New ocean-side highway feature has drawn controversy since being introduced in early 2021
City video shows completed highway upgrade project from above
Mayor says some people are referring to waterfront corridor as ‘Campbell Riviera’
South portion of walkway will have surface improvement work completed
One design keeps overall layout, the other features shift to ‘changing village’
Construction will begin Monday, July 19 and is expected to last four weeks
SRD receives funding for Connected Coast last mile hook ups
Previously overhead services now underground, meaning poles can be removed
SRD writes letter to ISED in opposition until ‘proper consultation’ complete
‘We’re paying quadruple what people in Campbell River pay for water’ — Director Brenda Leigh
SRD directors say reports do not match reality
District to borrow up to $12 million — pending electoral approval
Students sent home early from Carihi Secondary, businesses closed
The plan is to complete the necessary sewer upgrades by this fall
Council to prioritize actions at future meeting
City says no more homes can be hooked into the sewer system at the south end at this point
But mayor acknowledges need for ‘welcoming, warm place with support services’
