Wednesday, April 29th, Royal BC Museum 7–9pmThe CRD has formed the Eastside Select Committee with elected representatives from Oak Bay, Saanich and Victoria to engage with their communities and develop wastewater treatment options that will meet their needs.On April 29th, 2015, the Eastside Select Committee is hosting its first public meeting toshare the process for public input over… Continue reading Public Update & Workshop on Sewage Treatment – Eastside Select Committee
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Wastewater Overflows along Shorelines of Greater Victoria
Notice from CRD Integrated Water Services: Extremely heavy rainfall on Sunday evening [March 15] resulted in combined stormwater and wastewater overflows along the shorelines of Greater Victoria.Residents are advised to avoid swimming or wading in waters along these shorelines, as the wastewater may pose a health risk. Wastewater (sewage), heavily diluted by stormwater was released into… Continue reading Wastewater Overflows along Shorelines of Greater Victoria
RE: Cadboro Bay Jurisdiction
Hi EricFurther to our telephone discussion this week, where you were unhappy with the fact that you didn’t know who to talk to for information on various issues, most specifically posting public health advisory notices at the beach. There are several inter-related responsibilities here between the District of Saanich, The CRD and Island Health. Hopefully I… Continue reading RE: Cadboro Bay Jurisdiction
Contact info for Cadboro Bay Beach Closure updates
The CBRA Board has been advised by the CRD and Saanich that in addition to the beach closure signs and media updates, specific and/or current information about the beach closure can be obtained by contacting the following representatives: Saanich: Dwane Holldorson, Manager of Underground Services Section, Saanich Engineering Department, tel. 250-475-5574 CRD: Dr. Glen Harris, General… Continue reading Contact info for Cadboro Bay Beach Closure updates
Cadboro Bay Beach Closure: CRD Updates, November 2014
In response to an initial overflow of diluted sewage on October 11, 2014 from the Humber and Rutland Pump Stations, CRD staff posted signs warning the public of potentially unsafe conditions along the foreshore area of Cadboro Bay. There were also some small additional overflows in response to storm events later in October. The CRD… Continue reading Cadboro Bay Beach Closure: CRD Updates, November 2014
Cadboro Bay sewage contamination: update
Update from the CRD about the sewage contamination at Gyro Park Beach In response to an initial overflow of diluted sewage on October 11, 2014 from the Humber and Rutland Pump Stations, CRD staff posted signs warning the public of potentially unsafe conditions along the foreshore area of Cadboro Bay There were also some small… Continue reading Cadboro Bay sewage contamination: update
Cadboro Bay Beach closure: update
Until the CRD provides the Residents of our area with official updates on the Beach Closures in Cadboro Bay via our website, we will continue to post information from the CRD provided to individual “concerned citizens” Hopefully the CRD will provide our Association with this important information in a timely manner for all future updates. … Continue reading Cadboro Bay Beach closure: update
Cadboro Bay beach closed due to sewage overflows in heavy rains
From today’s Times Colonist: Sewage overflow following heavy rain Saturday has prompted a public-health advisory for Cadboro Bay Beach. The Capital Regional District issued the advisory and erected warning signs after discharges lasting about 30 minutes at a pair of outfalls. About 2,600 cubic metres of sewage was spilled. The public is advised to avoid… Continue reading Cadboro Bay beach closed due to sewage overflows in heavy rains
Gyro Park Beach declared safe after Sept 5 samples
In the wake of the report of some sewage contamination of storm drains during the rainstorms two weeks ago, and recent resident enquiries if the beach was now safe, the CBRA board has received the following confirmation from Cam Preece, manager of core area operations of the CRD’s integrated water services: Follow up samples were… Continue reading Gyro Park Beach declared safe after Sept 5 samples
Small community sewage
Dear Board,Below is a letter for your review. I quite often receive emails like the following from residents.I believe you should be aware that members in the community do not trust the intentions of the board in supporting decisions made by Council regarding Haro Woods.I am forwarding this one on for your review as a… Continue reading Small community sewage