Public Input
Public consultation is a key part of the planning for the wastewater treatment process. The CRD has a strong commitment to open communications on this major initiative and will continue to be diligent in providing an open and transparent communication and consultation process.
2010 Activities
July Public Engagement, Esquimalt
The CRD held two public engagement sessions in Esquimalt to allow residents to learn about and comment on the McLoughlin Point wastewater facility. Online comments were accepted on the proposed system until the end of July.
Date |
Time |
Location |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 and Thursday, July 8, 2010 |
3-8 pm 3-8 pm |
Esquimalt Municipal Hall, Council Chambers |
May Validation Session, Saanich East
The CRD held a validation session to report back on what it heard from residents during the April 2010 consultation session.
Date |
Time |
Location |
| Wednesday, May 12 | 7-9pm | Queenswood Centre Chapel 2494 Arbutus Road |
April Open House, Saanich East
The CRD held an open house on the possible site adjustment of the Finnerty-Arbutus wastewater facility to a different area on the Finnerty-Arbutus property. Residents were invited to learn about the considerations related to moving the site, to talk with staff and consultants and to give feedback.
Date |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday, April 20 | 3-9pm | Queenswood Centre Chapel 2494 Arbutus Road |
February Open Houses
The CRD is holding two Core Area procurement Open Houses. Learn about procurement options for the wastewater treatment project, talk with staff and give feedback.
- Wednesday, February 10, 3-8pm, Burnaby Room, Ambrosia Catering & Event Centre, 638 Fisgard Street
- Thursday, February 11, 3-8pm, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Road
Fill out the Procurement Public Feedback Survey.
Special Meetings of the Core Area Liquid Waste Management Committee
Two special CALWMC meetings are being held to provide opportunity for the public to speak to the Committee regarding procurement. Residents who wish to address the Committee must register; those who only wish to attend need not register. Register online or call 250.360.3001 to speak at a meeting. Speakers will be limited to five (5) minute presentations.
Date |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday, February 25 | 4 - 6:30pm | CRD Board Room, 6th Floor, 625 Fisgard Street |
| Wednesday, March 10 | 4 - 6:45pm | CRD Board Room, 6th Floor, 625 Fisgard Street |
January Open Houses
The CRD held two open houses in the West Shore. Residents attended to learn about the proposed treatment plant at 3300 Wishart Rd, talk with staff and engineers and give feedback on the proposed site.
- Tuesday January 26, 2010, 3-8pm, Station House Pub, 737 Goldstream Ave
- Thursday January 28, 2010, 3-8pm, Royal Colwood Golf Club, Sayward Dunsmuir Room, 629 Goldstream Ave
2009 Activities
Fall
- Report on LWMP Amendment to Ministry of Environment (December 31, 2009)
As we move forward, we will continue to ensure that residents, local stakeholders and First Nations have an opportunity to provide their input.
- Continued consultation on Sites & Community Enhancement (September – October 2009)
July
Core Area Liquid Waste Management Committee Special Meetings:
Saanich East-North Oak Bay Siting
The CRD held two special CALWMC meetings to provide opportunity for the public to comment directly to the committee on siting:
Wednesday, August 12, 8:30am at City of Victoria Council Chambers, 1 Centennial Square
Wednesday, August 19, 7pm at Emmanual Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Road
The meetings were open to the public.
June
June 30: A Progress Report was submitted to the Ministry of Environment.
Saanich East-North Oak Bay Siting Open Houses & Neighbourhood Workshop
Open Houses
Tues. June 16, 3-8pm: Gordon Head United Church, 4102 Tyndall Ave
Wed. June 17, 3-8pm: Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Rd
Fri. June 19, 3-8pm: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd
Neighbourhood Workshops
Mon. June 22, 6:30-9pm: Queenswood Centre, 2494 Arbutus Rd
Tues. July 7, 6:30-9pm: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd
Thurs. July 9, 6:30-9pm: Queenswood Centre, 2494 Arbutus Rd
- July 22: Report on Saanich East-North Oak Bay consultation will be presented to CALWMC.
May
Community Validation Sessions
Read the Final Community Triple Bottom Line Principles Report (PDF 
), developed from what was heard at the Dialogue Sessions.
Read the Participants Worksheet for Community Validations (PDF ) which will be presented to participants during each validation session.
Mon. May 4, 5-8pm: Victoria (Fairfield), Fairfield New Horizons Activity Centre, 380 Cook St
Tues. May 5, 5-8pm: West Shore (Langford), Station House Pub, 737 Goldstream Ave
Thurs. May 7, 5-8pm: Saanich (Gordon Head), Gordon Head United Church, 4201 Tyndall Ave
March / April
- Informational Insert – March 25, 2009
Community Open Houses
Monday, March 30, 2-7pm: Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, Lookout Lounge, 1767 Island Hwy
Tuesday, March 31, 2-7pm: Archie Browning Sports Centre, Crowsnest Rm, 527 Fraser St
Wednesday, April 1, 4-9pm: Fairfield New Horizons Activity Centre, 380 Cook St
Thursday, April 2, 2-7pm: University of Victoria SUB, Michelle Pujol Rm, 3800 Finnerty Rd
Monday, April 6, 2-7pm: Burnside Gorge Community Centre Education Rm, 471 Cecelia St
Tuesday, April 7, 2-7pm: Oak Bay Windsor Pavilion Meeting Rm, 2451 Windsor Rd
Wednesday, April 8, 2-7pm: Langford Station House Pub Upstairs Meeting Rm, 737 Goldstream
519 residents in total attended the seven Open House sessions, which took place in Colwood, Esquimalt, Fairfield, Langford, Oak Bay, Saanich and Victoria.
Community Dialogue Sessions
Read the Community Dialogue Worksheet (PDF ) which was presented to participants during each session.
Wed. April 15, 5-6 & 7-8pm: Juan de Fuca Rec Centre, Lookout Lounge, 1767 Goldstream Ave
Thurs. April 16, 5-6 & 7-8pm: Oak Bay Windsor Pavilion Meeting Rm, 2451 Windsor Rd
Mon. April 20, 5-6 & 7-8pm: Esquimalt Archie Browning Crowsnest Rm, 1151 Esquimalt Rd
Tues. April 21, 5-6 & 7-8pm: Fairfield New Horizons Activity Centre, 380 Cook St
Wed. April 22, 5-6 & 7-8pm: UVic Student Union Building, Michelle Pujol Rm, 3800 Finnerty Rd
February
- Committee Reviews Distributed Wastewater Management Strategies
January
- New Core Area Committee Elects Judy Brownoff to Chair
- Queen Alexandra Property Purchased
Historical Engagement
2008
Public Consultation & First Nations Engagement
In April 2008 a draft document, Public Consultation and First Nations Engagement Process—Wastewater Treatment Strategy, was prepared for the CRD by Diana Butler, MCIP, of Urban Aspects Consulting Group. Her report outlines a proposed strategy for engaging target audiences and describes consultation objectives and activities.
The CRD has also engaged consultant John Balogh, a special advisor for aboriginal relations, who has created The CRD's First Nations Engagement Process—Wastewater Treatment, an appendix to the report. The appendix provides description of the legal framework for First Nations consultation and outlines the CRD's objectives in ensuring appropriate involvement of First Nations in the project.
2007
Presentation - Public Consultation Plan
Public Consultation Plan September - December 2007 (PDF )
In August we released our consultation plan, which outlines the steps needed to share information with residents and stakeholders, including plans for public involvement and presentations.
Presentation - Core Area Wastewater Management Report
We presented our regional wastewater strategy to the Provincial Government in June of 2007. Our strategy was based on the Core Area Wastewater Management Report, prepared by consultants and with input from the public.
Read the report and supporting public input documents
© Top image courtesy of Cheyenne Glasgow