December 22 2017 From Matthew McCrank, Senior Manager, Infrastructure Operations CRD Integrated Water Services Victoria, BC- Heavy precipitation caused combined stormwater and wastewater overflows along some shorelines in Greater Victoria on December 19, 2017. As a result of these discharges, residents were advised to avoid entering the waters along the affected shorelines. Water samples have been… Continue reading Wastewater Discharge at Gyro Beach
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Common Vision, Common Action conference, UVic, Oct
October 13-15, 2017Notice from Dr Trevor Hancock, Hon FFPH Professor and Senior Scholar School of Public Health and Social Policy University of VictoriaUniversity of Victoria, Lekwungen / WSANEC TerritoryYou are invited to participate in the Common Vision, Common Action conference!Looking toward the municipal elections slated for the fall of 2018, we will be gathering with… Continue reading Common Vision, Common Action conference, UVic, Oct
Beach closure lifted
Cam Preece, Manager of Infrastructure Engineering & Operations, IWSCapital Regional District advises: The CRD overflow related beach closure for Cadboro Bay is now lifted
Integrating wastewater treatment in communities by design
Architecture + Urban Design + Wastewater: What are the possibilities for our region?Friday, Jan 8th, 7–9pm, at McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square, VictoriaJoin us for a wide ranging conversation on how great design can integrate wastewater treatment into our communities. Speakers from Bruce Haden Architecture and Cascadia Architects, among others, will present case studies and new ideas… Continue reading Integrating wastewater treatment in communities by design
Overflow beach warning removed
Cam Preece, Manager, Core Area Operations of the CRD, advises: All CRD overflow related beach postings will be removed today with the exception of one on the beach at the end of Humber Road in Oak Bay. This one will likely be removed over the weekend.
Overflows close Gyro Beach till further notice
Cam Preece, Manager, Core Area Operations at the CRD, advises: Overflows at numerous CRD wastewater facilities overnight and early this morning. The overflows extend from Fleming Beach to McLoughlin Point in Esquimalt and from Finnerty Point near Queenswood in Saanich to Gonzales Bay in Victoria. In consultation with Island Health affected beaches will be posted and… Continue reading Overflows close Gyro Beach till further notice
Cadboro-Gyro Park project updates
Andrew Giles, Parks Construction and Maintenance Manager at the Parks and Recreation Department of the District of Saanich, reports: Just wanted to share an update on the Cadboro-Gyro Park project.Drainage work is complete and the pump is online. Operational adjustments to the pump will be made over the next few rain events to determine optimal settings. The parking… Continue reading Cadboro-Gyro Park project updates
Beach is now reopened
Cam Preece, Manager, Core Area Operations of the CRD advises: All CRD wastewater overflow related beach closure postings have now been removed.
Overflows at Cadboro Bay on Thanksgiving Monday
Cam Preece, Manager, Core Area Operations at the CRD, advises: Overflows were noted at Clover Point, Ross Bay, and Cadboro Bay late Monday afternoon (Thanksgiving). The beaches have been posted, shoreline sampling is being under taken today, and a press release will be forthcoming.Beach postings will be at Clover Point, Ross Bay, and the Cadboro Bay… Continue reading Overflows at Cadboro Bay on Thanksgiving Monday
CRD: wastewater overflows late Saturday, Oct 10
Notice from CRD Integrated Water Services:We experienced overflows at Clover Point and both Humber and Rutland pump stations late yesterday evening. In consultation with Island Health Clover Point, Ross Bay, and the areas around Humber and Rutland including Cadboro Bay have beach advisory postings. Sampling is taking place and a press release has been prepared.… Continue reading CRD: wastewater overflows late Saturday, Oct 10