Editor:
I recently visited Sechelt and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and people. However, as a resident of New Zealand that has had some horrific earthquakes in the last two or three years, I am well aware of the destructive power of nature.
I was therefore horrified to observe on a tour around the upper residential areas, retaining walls made from seriously gigantic rocks, piled up ready to roll down the steep slope should there be a seismic jolt.
I understand that the B.C. coast is part of the “Cascadia fault” and well overdue for a big one.
My question is, does the District of Sechelt have any regulations in place to regulate the hazards of earthquakes in regard to the building regulations?
Peter Tyler, Auckland, New Zealand
