The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will carry out flushing of the water systems in:
Saltair Area G – Monday, March 18 – Friday, March 22, 2024
Saltair Area G – Monday, March 25 – Thursday, March 28, 2024
Residents may experience some air in the lines and discoloration of the water supply during these operations. Should this occur, running a cold water tap for a short period will help to restore the water quality to normal.
Should the problem persist, please call the CVRD’s Utilities Division at 250 746-2530.
Sunday November 12th at 2:00 p.m.
Saltair Community Centre Hall
Coffee/Tea & Cookies will be provided
Presenters: Area G Director Jesse McClinton & CVRD Mgr. Water Operations Todd Etherington. Area H Director Ben Maartman
The SDRA is hosting a series of Community Conversation events in the Saltair Community Centre. The 2nd in our series of Community Conversations will have guest speakers Saltair Area Director Jesse McClinton, Area H Director Ben Maartman and CVRD Water Manger Todd Etherington. Mr. Etherington will provide a power point presentation update on water utilities, Stocking Creek dam and UV filtration.
This is your opportunity to provide input and ask questions.
Ben Maartman, the area Director for Area H (N. Oyster/Diamond) will also be speaking regarding the Schnitzer Steel Canada application to expand operations directly over the Cassidy water aquifer – https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/regional-district-says-steel-recycler-isnt-negativelyimpacting-cassidy-aquifer-1289068 – very interesting reading).
Sponsored by the Saltair District Residents Association
Beverages and snacks provided by the Saltair Community Centre Society.
Recycling Centres are unable to receive glass and foam packaging due to flood impacts and highway closures.
Starting Monday, November 22, Recycle BC has suspended the collection of all glass and foam packaging (white and coloured) from Recycle BC depots, which includes Bings Creek, Meade Creek and Peerless Road Recycling Centres.
Residents are asked to hang on to glass and styrofoam until notice is given and network routes are restored.
3.9 Million in Funding Received for Filtration Upgrade Project
Saltair is receiving 3.9 million government funding to begin a water filtration upgrade project required to meet provincial drinking water guidelines. Please read the attached official news release from the Cowichan Valley Regional District.
This is a reminder that garbage and recycling pickup normally scheduled for Friday, December 25th has been re-scheduled to Monday, December 28th and garbage and recycling pickup normally scheduled for Friday, January 1, has been re-scheduled to Monday, January 4th.
If your CVRD electoral area curbside collection is missed due to extreme weather, hang onto your material until the next scheduled collection day.
Extra material may be placed at the curb alongside CVRD totes. Please ensure extra recyclable material is labelled clearly on the outside of container ‘For Recycling’.
Recyclable material in plastic bags will not be collected.
Alternatively, if you are unable to hang onto your garbage and/or recycling until your next scheduled pickup, it can be taken to either Bings Creek, Peerless Road or Meade Creek Recycling Centres for disposal at no charge.
Proof of residency is required to be presented at the facility scale house upon arrival.
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