The SRD is moving ahead with the design of the Area D Stormwater Collection System, a project focused on improving stormwater management and reducing localized flooding, surface ponding, and runoff issues in Electoral Area D.

📍 What’s happening?
To support the design, drone flights will take place from February 3–5 (weather permitting) to capture aerial photos of three planned stormwater catchment areas:

• Catchment C: Engles Rd, Stuart Pl, Sutil Rd, and Mitlenatch Dr (between Redonda Way and Island Hwy)

• Catchment E: McGimpsey Rd, Marina Rd, Meriwood Rd, Castle Dr, and Wavecrest Rd (between 220 McGimpsey Rd and Island Hwy)

• Oyster River Rest Area: Island Hwy between 4323 Island Hwy and Oyster Garden Rd

SRD is working with ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. to complete this work. The drone operator is fully certified and has met all regulatory and pre-flight requirements.

👀 What can residents expect?
• You may see crews setting up GPS and ground control targets starting February 3
• Drone activity will occur during this window, weather permitting

🔜 What’s next?
Once aerial photography is complete, SRD and ISL will continue with the stormwater system design. Further updates will be shared once the design is finalized.

For more info visit > www.srd.ca/about/news

📞 Questions or concerns?
Contact engineering@srd.ca or 250-914-9060.
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We need everyone in the Village of Sayward to please conserve water by immediately limiting water useage to essentials only (e.g. water to drink).

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Heavy rains in the last 24 hours are creating high water flows in Newcastle Creek. The heavy rains are also washing fine materials from the NC landslide area into the creek causing high turbidity which is interfering with the water intake system for Sayward's water treatment plant. Consequently, Sayward's Water Treatment Plant is currently offline until the turbidity levels decrease to a level where drinking water production can resume. As of 11:00 am Sayward's water reservoir was approximately 80% full.While the Water Treatment Plant is offline, we need everyone in Sayward to conserve water by limiting water usage to essentials only (e.g., water to drink). We expect this situation to be short-term and hope to have the water treatment plant running again within 24-36 hours.

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Good news for our region — most homes tested in the SRD recorded low radon levels.

Through the SRD’s Radon Test Kit Challenge, 117 homes participated to help better understand indoor air quality across our communities. While the results were reassuring overall, testing is still the only way to know your home’s level.

Find out what this means and how to test your own home:
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AREA D - Have your say on the future of parks, trails, and active transportation in Electoral Area D (Oyster Bay – Buttle Lake) 🌲🚴

Last fall, residents shared valuable input through open houses, pop-ups, workshops, and an online survey. Based on that feedback, the SRD has developed a draft Active Transportation Network Plan, including one priority project to move forward.

Now we want to hear from you:
🗓 Survey open until February 17, 2026
🔗 Take the survey: srd.ca/area-d-ptp

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Village of Sayward: Water Conservation & Landslide Update

The Village of Sayward, in partnership with the SRD, is providing an update on the Newcastle Creek landslide. The SRD has received emergency funding from the Ministry of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness (EMCR) to undertake a hazard evaluation of the landslide area.

Thank you to Sayward residents for continuing to conserve water while work continues at the Water Treatment Plant and Newcastle Creek water intake. The system is operating well with no new updates at this time. Higher turbidity levels in the creek are still being monitored following recent rainfall.

The Village of Sayward and the Strathcona Regional District appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation.

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Zeballos / Ehatis Update 3:08pm Tuesday January 13/2026 - Power expected to be restored tomorrow on Wednesday January 14/2026.

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Update - there will be a community dinner tonight from 4-7pm on Tuesday January 13/26 at the school. We express our gratitude to all the community members who collaborated to run this event.

We received an update from BC Hydro that due to the fog their crew will not be able to reach the repair site today (as a helicopter is required for access). Please plan to be without power for the foreseeable future. BC Hydro is optimistic that their crew will be able to reach the repair site tomorrow and restore power.

Have a plan to check in on family, friends and vulnerable neighbours.
Follow the directions of local authorities.
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ZEBALLOS UPDATE 1:06pm Tuesday January 13/2026 - Power expected to be restored tomorrow on Wednesday January 14/2026.

alertable.ca/#/incidents/9f8086b8-8385-471b-889a-8567f91c7881

We received an update from BC Hydro that due to the fog their crew will not be able to reach the repair site today (as a helicopter is required for access). Please plan to be without power for the foreseeable future. BC Hydro is optimistic that their crew will be able to reach the repair site tomorrow and restore power.

Have a plan to check in on family, friends and vulnerable neighbours.
Follow the directions of local authorities.
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