📬 Go Paperless – Get Your Utility Bills by Email!

The SRD is making it easier for you to receive and manage your utility bills. Save time, reduce paper clutter, and help the environment by signing up for E-Billing today!

Signing up is simple:
Just email utilities@srd.ca with your Name, Address, and Utility Account Number (found at the top left corner of your current bill).

Why switch to E-Billing?
📄 Keep digital records – no more misplaced paper bills
🚫 Avoid postal delays
💻 Receive your bills directly to your inbox
💚 Support a more sustainable community

Paying is easy too!
You can pay your utility bill through online banking by adding us as a bill payee. Search for “Strathcona RD (Utilities)” or “Strathcona (Utilities)” – the name may vary depending on your financial institution.

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Quadra Island residents - Join us for a structured, facilitated community discussion on Quadra Island elements of the Area C Official Community Plan on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

• Discussion focus: Water and Waste on Quadra Island

•Location: Quadra Island Community Centre

• Time: Session starts at 6:00 pm. Participants are welcome to show up after session starts as the conversation will be ongoing.

Have your say in shaping the policies that will help guide future land use and housing on Quadra Island.

* See website for additional sessions for both Quadra Island and Outer Discovery Islands.

Learn more >>> srd.ca/area-c-ocp ... See MoreSee Less

Area D Water Service Interruption - Craig Road and Jack road to Maple Park Circle

• Crews are currently on site working to resolve a mainline water break.

• Service is expected to be restored within several hours.

Following the repair, water may appear cloudy. If this occurs, please run your cold water taps for about 5 minutes (or until the water runs clear). High-volume taps, such as bathtubs, are most effective.

Thank you for your patience while crews complete this emergency repair and restore service as quickly as possible. ... See MoreSee Less

Quadra Island residents - Join us for a structured, facilitated community discussion on Quadra Island elements of the Area C Official Community Plan on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

• Discussion focus: Water and Waste on Quadra Island

•Location: Quadra Island Community Centre

• Time: Session starts at 6:00 pm. Participants are welcome to show up after session starts as the conversation will be ongoing.

Have your say in shaping the policies that will help guide future land use and housing on Quadra Island.

* See website for additional sessions for both Quadra Island and Outer Discovery Islands.

Learn more >>> srd.ca/area-c-ocp ... See MoreSee Less

PUBLIC NOTICE - 2026 - 2030 FINANCIAL PLAN

Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors for the Strathcona Regional District will be considering Bylaw No. 631, being the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and Capital Expenditure Program, at its regular meeting scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Persons who wish to provide input on the 2026–2030 financial plan may do so by delivering written comments to the Regional District no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, February 20, 2026. Persons wishing to make a verbal submission to the Board should contact the Corporate Services department before the above noted deadline.

The financial plan is available for viewing online at www.srd.ca/financial-planning or at the office of the Strathcona Regional District during regular business hours.

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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ACCESS RESTRICTIONS - WHALETOWN COMMONS

Phase Two of the Parking Lot Upgrades is set to begin soon!

CONSTRUCTION PERIOD
Monday February 9th to Friday 13th

CONSTRUCTION HOURS
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

PARKING LOT CLOSURE
The parking lot will be closed to vehicle access all day (24 hrs) during the construction period.

PARK ACCESS
Other parts of the park will remain open and pedestrian access through the parking lot will remain open.

Please respect all barriers and follow signage and crew directions.

For more info >>> srd.ca/parks

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Update - We are happy to report that Sayward’s Water Treatment Plant, water intake and reservoir are once again operating well.

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We are happy to report that Sayward's Water Treatment Plant, water intake and reservoir are once again operating well. The high turbidity levels seen late week have subsided.

Sayward's Public Works staff will continue to closely monitor the operation of our Water Treatment Plant and the Newcastle Creek water intake.

Thanks, again, to residents for your continued efforts to conserve Sayward's drinking water supplies.

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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.
Thanks for your cooperation as we work to improve stormwater management in Area D! ... See MoreSee Less