Alternative Approval Process Begins for Fire Engine Replacement Project

The Sunshine Coast Regional District is proceeding with an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to authorize the borrowing of up to $1,499,500 to finance the cost of replacing a fire engine in the Gibsons and West Howe Sound Fire Protection service. The loan is to be repaid over a period not exceeding 10 years.

So, what is an AAP? Quite simply, if the SCRD wants to take out a long-term loan, the approval of the electors is required. The AAP is a process where you only submit a response form if you are opposed to the proposal – in this case, opposed to the borrowing.

The elector response form and information about the AAP is available at www.scrd.ca/aap as well as at the SCRD office at 1975 Field Road, Wilson Creek, during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Response forms may be submitted by mail or in-person and must be received at the SCRD Field Road office before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024.

SCRD staff will also be available in-person at the Field Road office Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays, to answer questions related to the AAP.

More information on this AAP may be obtained by contacting Sherry Reid, Corporate Officer by telephone at 604-885-6825.

The public is invited to submit questions about this AAP at letstalk.scrd.ca/fire-engine-aap