Region awaits response about involvement in BCCDC sampling
Finding end use for biosolids, construction waste continues to pose challenges
CRD spread 6,630 tonnes of waste at landfill in 2021, instead of planned 700
Less than 7 per cent of waste destined for cement plant made it there through October
City looking to solve sewage, stormwater mixing problems exacerbated by heavy rains
CRD project will reduce number of sewer overflows around Saanich
Richmond cement plant up and running, but CRD end product not suitable for purpose
Treatment plant, other elements came into service on time, under budget: board chair
Capital Regional District requesting to borrow up to $34.3 million to upgrade infrastructure
Wastewater projects underway should end sewage overflows
Saanich residents are concerned they were never consulted
Long-awaited project has been up and running since late 2020
Victoria was the last remaining major community to pump raw sewage into surrounding waters
Heavy rain caused discharge and stormwater overflow
Federal/provincial infrastructure grant announcement expected next spring
A crew was at Mount Work Regional Park on Oct. 15 sucking up the spilled sludge
Affected beaches will be posted with public health advisory signs