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Regional Trestles Renewal - Trails Widening and Lighting Project Update
The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board received an update on the Regional Trestles Renewal, Trails Widening and Lighting Project which has advanced with the completion of the Selkirk Trestle below-deck repairs, the commencement of detailed design for trail improvements, and ongoing engagement with trail-user groups, First Nations and landowners. To reduce disruption, minimize costs, and coordinate with third-party projects along the corridor, trail construction has been rescheduled to begin in spring 2026. The CRD remains committed to coordinating the construction of the Swan Lake Trestle with the proposed Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary’s Blenkinsop Creek Restoration Project, contingent on project timelines aligning. The CRD Board directed staff to proceed with permitting and procuring a designer for the Swan Lake Trestle for rehabilitating the existing structure using a 30-span top-down approach to construction, while preparing to pivot to a 16-span ground-up construction approach should the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary restoration project proceed.
Staff Report | Appendices | Website
AAP Results & Adoption for Bylaw No. 4664 - Regional Water Watershed Land Acquisition Loan Authorization
On June 30, 2025, elector approval was obtained by an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) for Bylaw No. 4664, “Regional Water Watershed Land Acquisition Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1, 2025”. The CRD Board adopted the bylaw, which authorizes the borrowing of Thirty-Two Million and Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($32,300,000), to be repaid over a period not exceeding 30 years, for the purpose of acquiring land for supplying water within the Water Supply Area.
Staff Report | Appendices | Webcast | Media Release
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Options for a New Performing Arts Facilities Service
The CRD Board received a report for information, which provides a full cost-benefit analysis of options for a new Performing Arts Facilities Service. The report outlines the analysis of five options for a new sub-regional or full regional service that could scale up support for performing arts facilities with regional impact in a way that provides value to all participating jurisdictions. The CRD Board directed staff to prepare a draft establishing bylaw and service plan for a new performing arts facilities service based on the primary recommendation, Option C, with the addition of the Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area and provide these documents to the Performing Arts Facilities Select Committee for review.
Staff Report | Appendices | Webcast
CAO Quarterly Progress Report Q2 2025
The CRD Board received a quarterly update on Corporate Activities and Initiatives, progress made on the 2023-2026 Board and Corporate Priorities, Capital and Operating Budget Variances, and People, Safety & Culture statistics up to June 30, 2025.
Staff Report | Appendices | Webcast | Website
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