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The qRD hosted a webinar on December 5, 2024, to introduce the Savary Island Community Plan Review & Update, go over the project timeline, and answer questions from the public. A recording of the webinar is available below.
Due to the Canada Post strike, we have postponed the Community Discussion Sessions originally planned for the beginning of December. The qRD wants to notify all property owners by mail prior to these meetings; however, we don’t know when that will be possible with the strike. We anticipate holding these sessions in early 2025. More details will be provided in the coming weeks.
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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 lands 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.
The OCP update is a process for Savary Island residents to set the future vision for the Island! This is an opportunity to discuss what the people of Savary Island want for the future.
Key Messages:
- We are at the beginning of the process to update the Savary Island Community Plan (OCP). No decisions or directions have been set as we are still in the community exploration and visioning phase.
- Community feedback received throughout the process will help to inform key directions for OCP goals, objectives, and policies.
- Existing technical reports (e.g. coastal flood mapping, slope hazard study, groundwater study) and best practices are important background information which will be explored with the community and help to inform key directions for land use.
- Please stay tuned to our upcoming events and get involved in the process. We want to hear from you!
Meetings will be held virtually and in-person in the main qRD Boardroom (#201-4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River BC).
Next Meeting: TBD
Due to the Canada Post strike, we have postponed the Community Discussion Sessions originally planned for the beginning of December. The qRD wants to notify all property owners by mail prior to these meetings; however, we don’t know when that will be possible with the strike. We anticipate holding these sessions in early 2025. More details will be provided in the coming weeks.
Planning for engagement opportunities is ongoing. We will update this page as more opportunities become available.
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Past Engagement
Open House and Farmer’s Market (August 26 & 27)
- Summary Report: Community Engagement Outcomes: August 2024 In-Person Engagement
Online Survey (October 17-31)
- A summary report is currently being prepared and will be posted here when ready.
Project Introduction Webinar (December 5)
- A recording of the webinar is available here.
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