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November 1, 2023
A decision on Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) takeover of the Hopkins Landing water system is more than a year away, according to a staff report on its Oct. 26 committee of the whole agenda.
September 21, 2023
Water meter installation starts for stressed Chapman water system on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.
August 26, 2023
On Aug. 24, the province moved the Sunshine Coast to a drought level 5 rating, indicating that adverse impacts from the extended dry weather are “almost certain." Without significant rainfall, Stage 4 restrictions would need to be considered in early September.
August 10, 2023
Rainfall measured at Chapman Lake on Aug 8 and 9 totalled 26 mm. That had “a positive impact” for the Chapman Water System according to Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) utility manager Shane Walkey in his Aug 10 water update.
August 9, 2023
The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has declared Stage 3 (acute) restrictions.
August 8, 2023
The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has declared Stage 3 (acute) restrictions.
August 3, 2023
'Conservation efforts now can help reduce or delay the likelihood of us needing to go to Stage 3 or 4': SCRD staff
July 31, 2023
"This is our asteroid, so we need to make some decisions": Sechelt area director Darren Inkster 's view on the need for conservation given the regional water supply situation.
July 4, 2023
'Moderate' water restrictions begin for the lower Sunshine Coast, B.C., in anticipation of prolonged drought conditions
June 23, 2023
June 30 is the target date for the Sunshine Coast Regional District's Chapman Water system to come online.