Victoria, BC– More than 430,000 people in the region rely on clean, drinkable water from the Regional Water Supply Service every day. The water we enjoy is the direct result of strategic planning and careful investments made over the course of many decades. The Capital Regional District (CRD) is updating its long-term strategy for enhancing and protecting this invaluable resource for generations to come.
To guide its development, residents are invited to share their thoughts on the draft Regional Water Supply Strategic Plan, which will be used to ensure the continued delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality water to the region.
The strategic plan outlines how the CRD plans to manage, maintain, and safeguard the water supply, transmission system, and water supply catchment lands servicing households in Greater Victoria over the next five to ten years.
A virtual information session will be held on Thursday, March 6 at 6:00 pm for those who wish to learn more.
Residents are invited to complete a survey to provide their feedback on the strategic plan. The survey closes March 31 at 11:55 pm. Responses will be considered by the CRD Regional Water Supply Commission as part of the final review process.
For more information, to sign up for the virtual information session, and to complete the survey please visit getinvolved.crd.bc.ca/regional-water-supply-strategic-plan.
The CRD delivers regional, sub-regional and local services to 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Governed by a 24-member Board of Directors, the CRD works collaboratively with First Nations and government partners to enable sustainable growth, foster community well-being, and develop cost-effective infrastructure while continuing to provide core services to residents throughout the region. Visit us online at www.crd.ca.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Andy Orr, Senior Manager
CRD Corporate Communications
Tel: 250.360.3229
Cell: 250.216.5492
