PUBLIC NOTICE - 2026 - 2030 FINANCIAL PLAN

Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors for the Strathcona Regional District will be considering Bylaw No. 631, being the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and Capital Expenditure Program, at its regular meeting scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Persons who wish to provide input on the 2026–2030 financial plan may do so by delivering written comments to the Regional District no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, February 20, 2026. Persons wishing to make a verbal submission to the Board should contact the Corporate Services department before the above noted deadline.

The financial plan is available for viewing online at www.srd.ca/financial-planning or at the office of the Strathcona Regional District during regular business hours.

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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ACCESS RESTRICTIONS - WHALETOWN COMMONS

Phase Two of the Parking Lot Upgrades is set to begin soon!

CONSTRUCTION PERIOD
Work will begin Monday February 9th and is expected to take 2-3 days to complete.

CONSTRUCTION HOURS
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

PARKING LOT CLOSURE
The parking lot will be closed to vehicle access all day (24 hrs) during the construction period.

PARK ACCESS
Other parts of the park will remain open and pedestrian access through the parking lot will remain open.

Please respect all barriers and follow signage and crew directions.

For more info >>> srd.ca/parks

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we enhance this park amenity! ... See MoreSee Less

Update - We are happy to report that Sayward’s Water Treatment Plant, water intake and reservoir are once again operating well.

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We are happy to report that Sayward's Water Treatment Plant, water intake and reservoir are once again operating well. The high turbidity levels seen late week have subsided.

Sayward's Public Works staff will continue to closely monitor the operation of our Water Treatment Plant and the Newcastle Creek water intake.

Thanks, again, to residents for your continued efforts to conserve Sayward's drinking water supplies.

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The SRD is moving ahead with the design of the Area D Stormwater Collection System, a project focused on improving stormwater management and reducing localized flooding, surface ponding, and runoff issues in Electoral Area D.

📍 What’s happening?
To support the design, drone flights will take place from February 3–5 (weather permitting) to capture aerial photos of three planned stormwater catchment areas:

• Catchment C: Engles Rd, Stuart Pl, Sutil Rd, and Mitlenatch Dr (between Redonda Way and Island Hwy)

• Catchment E: McGimpsey Rd, Marina Rd, Meriwood Rd, Castle Dr, and Wavecrest Rd (between 220 McGimpsey Rd and Island Hwy)

• Oyster River Rest Area: Island Hwy between 4323 Island Hwy and Oyster Garden Rd

SRD is working with ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. to complete this work. The drone operator is fully certified and has met all regulatory and pre-flight requirements.

👀 What can residents expect?
• You may see crews setting up GPS and ground control targets starting February 3
• Drone activity will occur during this window, weather permitting

🔜 What’s next?
Once aerial photography is complete, SRD and ISL will continue with the stormwater system design. Further updates will be shared once the design is finalized.

For more info visit > www.srd.ca/about/news

📞 Questions or concerns?
Contact engineering@srd.ca or 250-914-9060.
Thanks for your cooperation as we work to improve stormwater management in Area D! ... See MoreSee Less

We need everyone in the Village of Sayward to please conserve water by immediately limiting water useage to essentials only (e.g. water to drink).

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Heavy rains in the last 24 hours are creating high water flows in Newcastle Creek. The heavy rains are also washing fine materials from the NC landslide area into the creek causing high turbidity which is interfering with the water intake system for Sayward's water treatment plant. Consequently, Sayward's Water Treatment Plant is currently offline until the turbidity levels decrease to a level where drinking water production can resume. As of 11:00 am Sayward's water reservoir was approximately 80% full.While the Water Treatment Plant is offline, we need everyone in Sayward to conserve water by limiting water usage to essentials only (e.g., water to drink). We expect this situation to be short-term and hope to have the water treatment plant running again within 24-36 hours.

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Good news for our region — most homes tested in the SRD recorded low radon levels.

Through the SRD’s Radon Test Kit Challenge, 117 homes participated to help better understand indoor air quality across our communities. While the results were reassuring overall, testing is still the only way to know your home’s level.

Find out what this means and how to test your own home:
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AREA D - Have your say on the future of parks, trails, and active transportation in Electoral Area D (Oyster Bay – Buttle Lake) 🌲🚴

Last fall, residents shared valuable input through open houses, pop-ups, workshops, and an online survey. Based on that feedback, the SRD has developed a draft Active Transportation Network Plan, including one priority project to move forward.

Now we want to hear from you:
🗓 Survey open until February 17, 2026
🔗 Take the survey: srd.ca/area-d-ptp

More engagement on the full Parks and Trails Plan is coming later this spring. ... See MoreSee Less