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CRD gives go-ahead for independent Colwood sewer plan City’s presentation at liquid waste committee meeting receives unanimous approval Kyle Wells News staff
The Capital Regional District has agreed in principle to allow Colwood to build its own sewage treatment facility. The application was passed at the CRD board meeting Wednesday following a unanimous recommendation from the core area waste management committee. The CRD board agreed to let Colwood build its own plant, removing the city from the regional facility. Colwood Coun. Judith Cullington said committee members felt comfortable with the in-principle agreement, which will allow the city to move forward in developing a plan to construct a local wastewater treatment plant, provided the plan meets regional and provincial criteria. “There’s a number of important subject to’s in there … (which) gave people comfort that they could do this at no risk and potential great win to taxpayers throughout the region,” she said. “That’s part of the work we have to do.” The plan will have to be approved by the provincial Ministry of Environment before it can be carried out.
“This is a really big first step because it says we can move forward with all of our studies and all of those investigations. They said to us ‘Prove it,’ which I think is an entirely reasonable thing to do.” – Colwood Coun. Judith Cullington
The projected plant will treat Colwood’s sewage and potentially produce usable non-potable water, as well as energy. Early plans have the plant being built down the hill from the park and ride at West Shore Parks and Recreation. “This is a really big first step because it says we can move forward with all of our studies and all of those investigations,” Cullington said. “They said to us ‘Prove it,’ which I think is an entirely reasonable thing to do.” Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton said earlier in the week if the plan is approved, Colwood city staff will be proceeding with planning the next steps, which will include engagement with the public. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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The beat goes on Instructor Andreas David teaches his son Anuk a thing or two on the drums. Andreas and his wife, Sabine David, have opened up a new music academy in Langford and are hosting an open house Saturday, March 15 for those interested in learning more about what the academy has to offer. See story, page A6.
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