Savary Island Community Plan
The purpose of this project is to review and update the Savary Island Community Plan to provide a refreshed vision, goals, objectives, and policies that reflect current values and needs of the community.
An Official Community Plan (OCP) sets out a long-term vision for a community and establishes community goals and policies for achieving that vision. An OCP provides a policy framework to guide land use and development decision-making of the regional district, other government agencies, and landowners. The current Savary Island OCP is almost 20 years old and is due for an update.
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Savary Island Groundwater Report Presentation — Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Savary Island Slope Hazard Study Presentation — Thursday, October 30, 2025
Phase 3 – Key Directions
The Phase 3 What We Heard Report provides an update to the Community Vision and Goals based on your feedback, as well as details from the engagement activities in Phase 3 that will inform the Draft Savary Island Community Plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We’ve updated the Frequently Asked Questions document to respond to questions heard during Phase 3 engagement. Check it out in the link below.
Phase 1 – Project Initiation
2025 Assessment of Groundwater Resources on Savary Island – Qayɛ qʷən
On July 22, 2024, GW Solutions Inc. was contracted to complete an Assessment of Groundwater Resources on Savary Island. Results from the assessment will inform a groundwater protection plan and official community plan land use policies that will support protection of groundwater quality and quantity into the future.
Click here for the 2025 Savary Island Community Plan Background Report
On August 26 & 27, 2024, the project team launched the project on-island with an open house and attended the Savary Island Farmer’s Market.
Phase 2 – Community Exploration & Visioning
The survey was created to explore property owners’ hopes and concerns for the future of the island, and to check in with the community to understand whether the 2007 OCP’s vision and goals remain relevant today.
In February 2025, the project team hosted three online group discussions to hear from Savary community members about how to address the Island’s most pressing challenges.
Phase 3 – Key Directions
This phase marked a significant milestone in the engagement process and offered multiple opportunities for community members to share their perspectives and help shape the future of the Island.
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