From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
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The seasons are turning and the cozy joys of autumn are close at hand. This report has news about municipal interest in joining the electoral area planning service, and progress towards a wood-chipping service in collaboration with Cortes Island.
In the past, Rural Directors have not always appreciated Campbell River ‘interference’ in their affairs. An initiative coming out of the Strathcona Regional District’s (SRD) Municipal Services Committee could result in a lot more interference from Campbell River and other municipalities. A planning service typically manages zoning and land use rules, reviews development and building applications, prepares community and regional growth plans, protects environmentally sensitive areas, and coordinates public input on land use decisions. They would like to take control of the Electoral Area Planning Service.
Continue reading SRD Municipalities wanting control of the Electoral Areas Planning Service
From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
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Here we are arriving in September rich with cricket music and garden bounty, and excellent community events just finished (Quadrapalooza!) and right around the corner (Youth Harvest Happenings Fall Fair!).
At the August SRD Board meeting there were several Area C related topics discussed. This report shares decisions made regarding Village Bay payphone access and a grant funding allocation to Quathiaski Cove sewer.
From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
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What a blessing the rain has been, when wildfires and smoky skies have been sparking so much stress. This report is an update on the SRD’s Beach Access project: it shares news on new Quadra beach accesses which Strathcona Regional District staff are working on, plus how to find the shore accesses the SRD have already opened and installed signage for.
From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
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This report is a quick one, providing you more time to enjoy the glorious June weather.
