Sunshine Coast water news

It's more than just a dry spell that causes a drought — here are some of the factors scientists study in determining when a place is in a state of drought.

Stage 2 water restrictions expected in coming weeks

A May 27 announcement that a temporary chemical storage unit will be added at the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s water facility at Elphinstone Avenue and Fisher Road prompted a half dozen residents to send in lists of concerns.

A first-hand account of how a West Sechelt residence received its Sunshine Coast Regional District water system infrastructure addition.

SCRD Gibsons director Silas White said he 'found the project highly appealing when first pitched' but that was when the timeline had the reservoir ready by late summer 2024.

The shíshálh Nation’s proposed multi-million dollar lower crown water reservoir could have annual operating costs in the $1 million range.

Council commits $80,000 to secure a non-potable water source – pending provincial licensing

Our area is one of 10 of the province’s 29 water basin areas at that level, with Vancouver Island areas also at that rating.

SCRD staff told regional directors last week that they anticipated it would take 'another year' to secure long-term changes to the Chapman Creek's environmental flow needs (EFN) levels.

Also, why staff don't recommend asking the province to change the amount of water licensed for the South Pender Water System.