Issues & Concerns
Waste Water treatment
SCRD has been studying the issue of the failing septic field. An interim report has been issued.
Dangerous intersection at Highway 101 and Oceanview Drive
Pam Goldsmith-Jones has no jurisdiction in regard to making our highway intersection safer but will meet with us and will speak to people in Victoria on our behalf; a delegation will go to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure to hand over the petitions with MLA Simons
Lack of bus shelters at the top of Oceanview, eastbound and westbound
Helen and Claire met with Jeanette Loveys, CAO of the SCRD, about installation of bus shelters on the highway. Jeanette said SCRD was willing to “partner up” with us on this project. Helen has sent three e-mails in follow-up but has received no response. Helen is following up with Lorne Lewis.
Lack of any signage indicating the name of our neighbourhood
Claire is applying for a Resilient Neighbourhood Grant for $250. We will hold a contest to design new sign that will create a sense of identity.
State of the pavement – roads cracking throughout neighbourhood
Sandy requested review of the roads – Don Legault
Step down SCRD path at Laurel Rd trail
Several of us met with SCRD Parks employee who submitted a report. An email was sent to Ken Robinson; SCRD employee was measuring for steps last week; we agreed to remove grass from path and Michel will deliver gravel. We are looking for people to help.
Junk removal, recycling and compost pick-up
Sandy is organizing a dump run on June 9th and one June 16th. Trucks and muscle needed!
Speed on Oceanview Drive – traffic-calming measures
Don Legault told Sandy this was not possible due to snow removal constraints; Randi is arranging with RCMP to monitor speed (Seed Watch)
Whispering Firs Park
The park is boggy and children’s play area is insufficient. Fire hazards - possible cleanup of deadfall and underbrush in Whispering Firs and ravine.
Drainage and concerns re logging of DL1313
Our letters to all concerned managed to delay the logging for a year but we will have to ramp up protests starting in the Fall again.