CURRENT NEWS
Many thanks to the 230 community members who participated in the Halfmoon Bay Community Plan survey! Results of the survey will be compiled and made available on the website by September 10th. Please visit and check out what respondents have said.
The survey will help the Regional District and the Halfmoon Bay Community Plan Advisory Group in preparing a new community plan for Halfmoon Bay. Please take note that the opinion survey is the first of several opportunities for your input into a new community plan. If you are interested in participating as part of a community Advisory Group for the new plan, please express your interest by no later than September 30th to policy.plan@scrd.ca. 09/01/10
Effective at noon Sept. 1, 2010, campfires will be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre due to a decreased risk of wildfires.. CLICK HERE for more information.
The giant hogweed is very dangerous to humans. It secretes a clear toxic sap which makes the skin very sensitive to ultraviolet rays. Inform yourself to protect you and your family against this attractive but dangerous weed. CLICK HERE for important information.
Pender Harbour Bus Service
Beginning September 1, Area A (Egmont/Pender Harbour) will have a new bus that will run on a trial basis until December 31, 2011. Service will operate Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Click here for the schedule. On other days of the week the bus will be available for charters. Interested parties should call 604-885-6899 and press “0” at the prompt for information. 08/27/10
Bike to Transit Lockers Available for Rent
Bicycle lockers are now available for rent by commuters who wish to ride their bikes to a transit stop and hop on a bus. The lockers are conveniently located at the Roberts Creek Road and Highway 101 bus stop, Trail Bay Mall in Sechelt, and Sunnycrest Mall in Gibsons. The rental fee is $10 per month with a minimum three month contract. The lockers are large enough for a bicycle and a backpack. Rental is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, call 604-885-6899. 08/17/10
Commercial Permit Required for use of SCRD Docks
The commercial permit allows use of the following docks - Gambier Harbour, West Bay, Halkett Bay, Port Graves, Hopkins Landing, Keats Landing, Eastbourne, Vaucroft, and Halfmoon Bay. To apply for a 2010 commercial use permit please contact, Cal Bowles, SCRD Manager of Transit and Ports, 1975 Field Road, Sechelt, B.C., V0N 3A1, or phone 604-885-6893. The permit application will be mailed to the applicant with instructions for $250.00 payment and disbursement of permit. 08/17/10
Pender Harbour/Egmont Park Closures
Due to extreme fire hazard, Daniel Point and Pender Hill parks will be closed until further notice. For more information, please contact 604-885-6802 or email parks.department@scrd.ca. 07/27/10
South Pender Harbour Hazard Abatement Order
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority has ordered the SCRD to complete the construction and commissioning of a multi barrier water treatment plant to improve water quality in the South Pender Harbour Water Service Area by March 1, 2012. The SCRD has secured Federal and Provincial grant funding towards this project and has started the preliminary design work. The initial project schedule targets construction to start in late June 2011 for completion by early 2012. Click here to view the Hazard Abatement Order. 08/04/10
Water Conservation
Do you want to make a positive impact and conserve water? Check out the SCRD Water Conservation brochure as well as our series of water conservation tips for detailed information. 06/28/10
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