Alternative options that have been considered: 1. Locate the new disposal field at the Mesachie Lake Park ball field. The ball field is not large enough to provide adequate capacity for the disposal of septic tank effluent. In order to dispose to this site, a treatment plant would be required. The field’s proximity to the lake and the community drinking water well would likely limit disposal to the highest class of effluent, Class A. Effluent of this quality requires the most expensive type of treatment. Overall costs for this option would be prohibitive. 2. Locate the new disposal field at an alternate property closer to Mesachie Lake. The proposed site for the disposal field located south-east of Honeymoon Bay is approximately 20 acres in size and is intended to be given to the CVRD by Couverdon (Timberwest), as a community amenity arising from their development proposal. The land for the new disposal field must be large enough to provide adequate capacity and suitable for the disposal of septic tank effluent. An alternate site with these qualities would have to be found and the land would have to be purchased. The cost to purchase land would have to be funded from the customers of the system, as funding from the grant cannot be used to purchase land. This option would be more expensive, as both land purchase and the remaining share of the project would have to be paid by the customers of the system. 3. Do nothing. The public health and environmental risks are considerable and accumulating. These risks amount to significant financial liability. Eventually, the Ministry of Environment or Island Health will mandate the necessary upgrades to bring the system into compliance, and the customers would be responsible for the entire cost. If this grant is returned, it is unlikely that Mesachie Lake Sewer System would receive any grants from the provincial or federal government in the future. It is important to note that options #1 and #2 may require amendment to the grant terms, as proximity to Honeymoon Bay and the potential servicing of additional customers was a factor in the approved grant request. These options may negate the awarded $1.23 million from the CCWF.

Yes, the CVRD has several pressurized systems. They are located in Mill Bay, Cowichan Bay and Youbou. The Youbou system services the Creekside Development and is located across from the development at 9385 Youbou Road. We invite residents to visit the system at any time. All existing systems perform well with little concerns.

Phase 1, the current proposed upgrade, includes the installation of two pump stations at the two existing septic tanks, the construction of a pressurized sewer pipe to transport the septic tank effluent from the pump stations to a new disposal field and the construction of a new disposal field at the proposed site south-east of Honeymoon Bay. The exact location of the pressurized pipe is still to be determined through the engineered design. Where possible, the pipe will be located within road allowances and alleys.

The proposed plan must be approved by the residents before moving forward.

The grant is in the name of the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Honeymoon Bay does not have a sewer system or sewer service area; therefore, the grant is for the Mesachie Lake sewer system.

As stated in the previous response, the grant is specific to Mesachie Lake as Honeymoon Bay does not have a sewer system. However, future expansion of the system was a consideration in the awarding of the grant. Future phases may expand the service area to Honeymoon Bay and around Mesachie Lake. If approved by the community, developments like Pebblewest and Couverdon would require sewer servicing. The developments could potentially provide a treatment plant for the sewer system and some collection infrastructure in Honeymoon Bay. Further collection infrastructure could be provided by existing properties joining the sewer system. Future phases could be funded by developers, new customers joining the sewer system, or possibly a new Honeymoon Bay sewer service area. Additional customers improves financial stability and sustainability.

The customers of Phase 1 are the 49 existing customers of the Mesachie Lake Sewer System. After construction is complete, new customers may join the sewer system. The cost for these new connections are not part of the project cost. New customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer main. The connection fee has yet to be determined.

An engineered design or plan has not yet been prepared. This is still to be determined. The addresses of the 49 existing customers would be included in Phase 1.

The award from the CWWF provides $1.23 million towards the first phase of upgrades for the Mesachie Lake Sewer System. Phase 1, the current proposed upgrade, includes the installation of two pump stations at the two existing septic tanks, the construction of a pressurized sewer pipe to transport the septic tank effluent from the pump stations to a new disposal field and the construction of a new disposal field at the proposed site south-east of Honeymoon Bay.

The current system, built in the 1940’s, pre-dates any standards or regulations and does not comply with any modern day standards. After Phase 1, the system will fit the current standards and will be registered under the Ministry of Environment’s Municipal Wastewater Regulation (MWR). The MWR outlines the requirements that the system must comply with

This model was decided on based on the lower cost compared to other types of systems and the location of the proposed site for the disposal field, intended to be given to the CVRD by Couverdon (Timberwest). A community disposal field is the least expensive of all treatment options

The feasibility studies were completed in 2007 and 2008 by Stantec (Engineering Consultants) to assess options and gather cost estimates. As the CVRD had no means of moving the upgrades forward at the time, the community was not consulted. Now, with the help of the grant, we are able to make use of these studies.

Part of the proposed site may be removed from the ALR for construction of the disposal field. Alternatively, construction of the disposal field may be allowed as a special use, under the ALR zoning.

The studies have been posted on the CVRD website. The studies can also be viewed, in person, at the CVRD office.

Yes, the studies have been posted on the CVRD website. The studies can also be viewed, in person, at the CVRD office. See response to question 12.

Yes, the grant application may be viewed, in person, at the CVRD office

See response to question 12.

The two existing septic tanks will be converted to pump stations that hold the pumps. Sewage currently flows by gravity from each house to one of the two septic tanks. Any re-location of the existing pipes will result in additional cost.

At this point, there is no engineered design. The design and drawings need to be prepared for tendering and construction.

In another CVRD sewer system, there is currently a high-pressure sewage pipe that crosses the Koksilah River. The pipe that transports the sewage is contained inside another pipe, a “carrier” pipe, as a safe-guard for any spills. The same pipe-inside-a-pipe design would be used for any stream crossings.

The existing septic tanks will be converted to pump stations. These tanks are fully enclosed. In Phase 2 (future), once individual properties are connected to the pressurized pipe, the existing septic tanks will be decommissioned.

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That money was part of the Five Year Financial Plan, a forecasted budget. The figure of $750,000 was included as a theoretical estimate in the hopes that we would acquire funding from another source, such as the grant we have been awarded. Having figures such as this in the forecasted budget allows us to take on projects, should the financial opportunity arise. The Five Year Financial Plan is amended to reflect actual values. There is currently a proposed Amended 2017-2021 Five Year Financial Plan, which includes the CWWF grant and funding for Phase 1.

As explained in the response to question 23, the budget for 2019 is a forecasted budget for the Five Year Financial Plan. This money has not been allocated, but is a theoretical value that may come from other sources such as grants or borrowing. Except for these other sources of revenue, funding for the Mesachie Lake Sewer System may only come from the users of the system.

Funding for the Mesachie Lake sewer system is generated exclusively through the user fees and parcel tax from the customers of the system. With only 49 customers, most of the revenue goes to the ongoing operational, maintenance and emergency repair costs, with little left over for reserves and upgrades.

The remaining revenue from user fees and parcel tax that is not used during the year goes into operational reserves. These reserves are for the Mesachie Lake Sewer System only and cannot be moved to or from any other CVRD system.

No additional employees will have to be hired to maintain the system.

Funding for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Mesachie Lake sewer system, including power costs, is generated exclusively through the customers of the system. The customers are the original 49 customers, plus any additional customers that wish to join. A larger system, with more customers, is more economical and efficient to operate and maintain, and lowers the individual customer cost.

See response to question 28.

Phase 1 will require some additional operational and maintenance costs for the two pump stations and disposal field, monitoring to comply with regulations and power to supply the pump stations and electronics. In future phases, funded by new development and new customers, a potential treatment plant would require further additional operational and maintenance costs. It is difficult to estimate these costs at this time. The costs will depend on development of the area and the type of treatment plant and infrastructure. However, a larger system, with more customers, is more economical and efficient to operate and maintain, and lowers the individual customer cost. For the Mesachie Lake customers, participation in a treatment plant would only be based on lower overall costs due to a greater number of customers.

Honeymoon Bay does not currently have a sewer service area. As a Regional District, we may only charge residents for services they receive. Phase 1 services Mesachie Lake sewer only. After Phase 1 is complete, new customers may join the sewer system. The costs for these new connections are not part of the project cost. New customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer. This would benefit Mesachie Lake sewer system with additional capital revenue and customer fees. A larger system, with more customers, is more economical and efficient to operate and maintain, and lowers the individual customer cost.

See response to question 28.

Detailed costs cannot be estimated until the engineered design has been done. The engineered design is still to be carried out.

All costs for the Mesachie Lake sewer system may only come from the customers of the system. The proposed costs include plans for contingency. However, the work proposed in Phase 1 is very straight forward and we are not expecting any over-runs.

See response to question 30.

Phase 1: Effluent Disposal, Resolving Health and Environmental Issues The award from the CWWF provides $1.23 million towards the first phase of upgrades for the Mesachie Lake Sewer System. Phase 1, the current proposed upgrade, includes the installation of two pump stations at the two existing septic tanks, the construction of a pressurized sewer pipe to transport the septic tank effluent from the pump stations to a new disposal field and the construction of a new disposal field at the proposed site south-east of Honeymoon Bay. This phase would resolve the current and pressing public health and environmental issues with the existing disposal fields located on Forestry Road and near Bear Lake. The land for the disposal field, located south-east of Honeymoon Bay, is intended to be given to the CVRD by Couverdon (Timberwest), as a community amenity arising from their development proposal. At approximately 20 acres (or 8 hectares), the proposed site is large enough to provide adequate disposal capacity. Locating the disposal field between Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay would be the first step towards a centrally located sewer system with the potential to serve more customers in and around Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay. A larger system, with more customers, is more economical and efficient to operate and maintain, and lowers the individual customer cost. The customers of Phase 1 are the 49 existing customers of the Mesachie Lake Sewer System. After construction is complete, new customers may join the sewer system. The costs for these new connections are not part of the project cost. New customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer main. The connection fee has yet to be determined. The total project cost for Phase 1 is $1,477,793. Conditions of the grant require that the customers of the system fund 17% of the total project cost, $251,226. Gas tax funding may not be used to pay this portion due to limits to the total proportion of Federal funding allowed. The awarded amount from the grant covers the remainder of the project cost, $1,226,567. These upgrades have additional operational & maintenance and borrowing costs to the customers. Operational & maintenance costs include system monitoring to comply with regulations and power to supply the pump stations and electronics. Borrowing costs cover the debt payment for the necessary customer-funded 17% of the total project cost. The exact costs will be determined by the borrowing term, to be chosen by the customers of the system. Phase 2: Collection System, Resolving System Failures Phase 2 is a future phase that would connect the individual properties of the existing 49 customers of the Mesachie Lake Sewer System to the pressurized sewer pipe installed in Phase 1. This phase would resolve the issues with the existing collection system, such as blockages and resulting sewage back-ups. Your Electoral Area Director, Ian Morrison, has recommended that the Board allocate $200,000 (100% remaining Area F Gas tax funding) to help pay for Phase 2. Future Phases Future phases include the possibility of a treatment plant and further expansion of the sewer service area. If approved by the community, developments like Pebblewest and Couverdon would require sewer servicing. The developments could potentially provide a treatment plant for the sewer system and some collection infrastructure in Honeymoon Bay. Further collection infrastructure could be provided by existing properties joining the sewer system. Future phases could be funded by developers, new customers joining the sewer system, or possibly a new Honeymoon Bay sewer service area. Additional customers improve financial stability and sustainability.

If Phase 1 is not approved by the 49 customers of the Mesachie Lake sewer system, the project will not proceed and the grant funding will be returned to the provincial and federal governments. Eventually, the Ministry of Environment or Island Health will mandate the necessary upgrades to bring the system into compliance, and the customers would be responsible for the entire cost. If this grant is returned, it is unlikely that Mesachie Lake Sewer System would receive any grants from the provincial or federal government in the future

There is currently no Honeymoon Bay sewer service area; therefore, there is no Phase 1 for Honeymoon Bay at this time.

The proposed site for the disposal field is located south-east of Honeymoon Bay. Locating the disposal field between Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay would be the first step towards a centrally located sewer system with the potential to serve more customers in and around Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay. There are several ways that Honeymoon Bay may develop infrastructure to provide collection to the proposed disposal field: • Through approved developments that require sewer servicing • Through a group or neighborhood that wishes to connect to sewer • Through financial gas-tax contributions from the Area Director Any new customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer main.

Electoral Area Director, Ian Morrison, has recommended the Board allocate $200,000 (100% remaining Area F Gas tax funding) to help pay for Phase 2. Future phases could be funded by developers, new customers joining the sewer system, or possibly a new Honeymoon Bay sewer service area.

See responses to questions 31 and 38.

Phase 1: Effluent Disposal, Resolving Health and Environmental Issues The award from the CWWF provides $1.23 million towards the first phase of upgrades for the Mesachie Lake Sewer System. Phase 1, the current proposed upgrade, includes the installation of two pump stations at the two existing septic tanks, the construction of a pressurized sewer pipe to transport the septic tank effluent from the pump stations to a new disposal field and the construction of a new disposal field at the proposed site south-east of Honeymoon Bay. This phase would resolve the current and pressing public health and environmental issues with the existing disposal fields located on Forestry Road and near Bear Lake. The land for the disposal field, located south-east of Honeymoon Bay, is intended to be given to the CVRD by Couverdon (Timberwest), as a community amenity arising from their development proposal. At approximately 20 acres (or 8 hectares), the proposed site is large enough to provide adequate disposal capacity. Locating the disposal field between Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay would be the first step towards a centrally located sewer system with the potential to serve more customers in and around Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay. A larger system, with more customers, is more economical and efficient to operate and maintain, and lowers the individual customer cost. The customers of Phase 1 are the 49 existing customers of the Mesachie Lake Sewer System. After construction is complete, new customers may join the sewer system. The costs for these new connections are not part of the project cost. New customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer main. The connection fee has yet to be determined. The total project cost for Phase 1 is $1,477,793. Conditions of the grant require that the customers of the system fund 17% of the total project cost, $251,226. Gas tax funding may not be used to pay this portion due to limits to the total proportion of Federal funding allowed. The awarded amount from the grant covers the remainder of the project cost, $1,226,567. These upgrades have additional operational & maintenance and borrowing costs to the customers. Operational & maintenance costs include system monitoring to comply with regulations and power to supply the pump stations and electronics. Borrowing costs cover the debt payment for the necessary customer-funded 17% of the total project cost. The exact costs will be determined by the borrowing term, to be chosen by the customers of the system.

Phase 1, as described in the response to question 42, does not include servicing to any individual properties. Camp Imadene is not currently serviced by the sewer system.

The land for the disposal field, located south-east of Honeymoon Bay, is intended to be given to the CVRD by Couverdon (Timberwest), as a community amenity arising from their development proposal. At approximately 20 acres (or 8 hectares), the proposed site is large enough to provide adequate disposal capacity. Locating the disposal field between Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay would be the first step towards a centrally located sewer system with the potential to serve more customers in and around Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay. A larger system, with more customers, is more economical and efficient to operate and maintain, and lowers the individual customer cost. The land for the new disposal field must be large enough to provide adequate capacity and suitable for the disposal of septic tank effluent. In order to locate the disposal field at an alternate property closer to Mesachie Lake, an alternate site with these qualities would have to be found and the land would have to be purchased. The cost to purchase land would have to be funded from the customers of the system, as funding from the grant cannot be used to purchase land. This option would be more expensive, as both the land purchase and the remaining share of the project (17%) would have to be paid by the customers of the system. Additionally, this option may require amendment to the grant terms, as proximity to Honeymoon Bay and the potential servicing of additional customers was a factor in the approved grant request. This option may negate the awarded $1.23 million from the CCWF.

After Phase 1 is complete, new customers may join the sewer system. The costs for these new connections are not part of the project cost. New customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer main.

In Phase 1, the pump stations will be added to the two existing septic tanks. No supplemental pumps will be required. A genset will provide power backup in the case of power outages, as in other CVRD water and sewer systems. A diesel genset runs 24-48 hours, depending on the load and size of fuel tank, without refueling. There is also some additional storage capacity in the septic tanks

See response to question 46.

No. The proposed site, south-east of Honeymoon Bay, has been determined to be most suitable for a long-term application

See response to question 48.

The exact location of the pipe is still to be determined through the engineered design. Where possible, the pipe will be located within road allowances and alleys.

There is no Honeymoon Bay sewer system. Locating the disposal field between Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay would be the first step towards a centrally located sewer system with the potential to serve more customers in and around Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay. A larger system, with more customers, is more economical and efficient to operate and maintain, and lowers the individual customer cost. The CVRD currently owns the Mesachie Lake sewer system. The customers of CVRD systems have influence on the CVRD Board through their area director.

No, this is not a quick fix. Phase 1 will resolve the current and pressing public health and environmental issues with the existing disposal fields located on Forestry Road and next to Bear Lake. In Phase 2 (future) the individual properties of the existing 49 customers would be connected to the pressurized sewer pipe installed in Phase 1. The two existing septic tanks could then be decommissioned. Phase 2 would resolve the issues with the existing collection system, such as blockages and resulting sewage back-ups.

Phase 2 is a future phase that would connect the individual properties of the existing 49 customers of the Mesachie Lake Sewer System to the pressurized sewer pipe installed in Phase 1

Phase 2 is a future phase that would connect the individual properties of the existing 49 customers of the Mesachie Lake Sewer System to the pressurized sewer pipe installed in Phase 1. This phase would resolve the issues with the existing collection system, such as blockages and resulting sewage back-ups. Future phases include the possibility of a treatment plant and further expansion of the sewer service area. If approved by the community, developments like Pebblewest and Couverdon would require sewer servicing. The developments could potentially provide a treatment plant for the sewer system and some collection infrastructure in Honeymoon Bay. Further collection infrastructure could be provided by existing properties joining the sewer system. Future phases could be funded by developers, new customers joining the sewer system, or possibly a new Honeymoon Bay sewer service area.

Clean up and restoration is included as part of the construction costs. There will be no extra cost for clean up after construction is complete.

The exact location of the pipe is still to be determined through the engineered design. Where possible, the pipe will be located within road allowances and alleys.

CVRD staff and Electoral Area F Director, Ian Morrison, will host a public meeting to share more sewer project and Phase 1 upgrade details and provide residents a forum to express concerns, ask questions and discuss next steps. Mesachie Lake & Honeymoon Bay Residents Public Meeting Friday June 23rd 2017 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Mesachie Lake Community Hall 9315 South Shore Road, Mesachie Lake

Some want to delay a meeting until September due to Summer holidays. With good reason, many are worried this will conveniently got to an AAP process during summer while most are away As a condition of the CWWF grant, we have a strict deadline to complete Phase 1. If we wish to move the project forward, the public meeting and petition process must proceed as soon as possible. The meeting will be held Friday June 23, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Mesachie Lake Hall. Petitions for consent to borrow will be available at the meeting. They will also be distributed to eligible property owners not in attendance. The petitions must be signed by a majority of listed owners for each property and returned to the CVRD by Friday July 28, 2017.

As a condition of the CWWF grant, we have a strict deadline to complete Phase 1. If we wish to move the project forward, the public meeting and petition process must proceed as soon as possible. The meeting will be held Friday June 23, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Mesachie Lake Hall. Petitions for consent to borrow will be available at the meeting. They will also be distributed to eligible property owners not in attendance. The petitions must be signed by a majority of listed owners for each property and returned to the CVRD by Friday July 28, 2017. Residents may keep up to date with information on the upgrades by visiting the CVRD website, signing up to ‘Notify Me’ to receive e-mail notifications or by contacting Engineering Services by e-mail at es@cvrd.bc.ca or calling 250.746.2530.

Unfortunately due to the required deadline of the CWWF grant, delaying the public meeting is not an option.

The exact costs will be determined by the borrowing term, to be chosen by the customers of the system at the public meeting. The impact of rate increases in order to meet standards is a concern to CVRD staff. Mesachie Lake sewer is a very small system, making it cost prohibitive to meet increasingly demanding standards. Locating the disposal field between Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay would be the first step towards a centrally located sewer system with the potential to serve more customers in and around Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay. A larger system, with more customers, is more economical and efficient to operate and maintain, and lowers the individual customer cost. After Phase 1, new customers may join the sewer system. The costs for these new connections are not part of the project cost. New customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer main.

See response to question 61.

The customers of Phase 1 are the 49 existing customers of the Mesachie Lake Sewer System. Phase 1 benefits Mesachie Lake sewer by resolving the current and pressing public health and environmental issues with the existing disposal fields located on Forestry Road and next to Bear Lake. It further benefits the sewer system by providing additional capacity for new customers to join. After construction is complete, new customers may join the sewer system. The costs for these new connections are not part of the project cost. New customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer main. The proposed land for the disposal field, located south-east of Honeymoon Bay, is intended to be given to the CVRD by Couverdon (Timberwest), as a community amenity arising from their development proposal. Locating the disposal field between Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay would be the first step towards a centrally located sewer system with the potential to serve more customers in and around Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay. A larger system, with more customers, is more economical and efficient to operate and maintain, and lowers the individual customer cost. Future phases include the possibility of a treatment plant and further expansion of the sewer service area. If approved by the community, developments like Pebblewest and Couverdon would require sewer servicing. The developments could potentially provide a treatment plant for the sewer system and some collection infrastructure in Honeymoon Bay. Further collection infrastructure could be provided by existing properties joining the sewer system. Future phases could be funded by developers, new customers joining the sewer system, or possibly a new Honeymoon Bay sewer service area.

Phase 1, the current proposed phase, does not include the servicing of individual properties. Phase 2 is a future phase that would connect the individual properties of the existing 49 customers of the Mesachie Lake Sewer System to the pressurized sewer pipe installed in Phase 1. We are investigating options for the best means of servicing individual properties. Details of Phase 2 have yet to be determined.

Connecting the individual properties of the existing 49 customers to the pressurized pipe installed in Phase1 is part of Phase 2, a future phase. We are investigating options for the best means of servicing individual properties. Details of Phase 2 have yet to be determined. Your Electoral Area Director, Ian Morrison, has recommended the Board allocate $200,000 (100% remaining Area F Gas tax funding) to help pay for Phase 2.

The total project cost for Phase 1 is $1,477,793. Conditions of the grant require that the customers of the system fund 17% of the total project cost, $251,226. The awarded amount from the CWWF grant covers the remainder of the project cost, $1,226,567. The CVRD owns the Mesachie Lake sewer system and, as a condition of the grant, must continue to own the system for at least 5 years after completion of the project.

The customers of Mesachie Lake sewer may choose to form a Society. The grant from CWWF is only awarded to local government and would no longer be applicable. If the project is completed, the CVRD must continue to own the system for at least 5 years, as a condition of the grant.

The customer-funded portion of the project is 17%, or $251,226. Without the grant from CWWF, the costs would be more than 5 times greater

The CVRD has had no correspondence with Camp Imadene in regards to the sewer upgrades and has no knowledge of their plans.

Phase 1, the current proposed phase, does not include the servicing of individual properties. Phase 2 is a future phase that would connect the individual properties of the existing 49 customers of the Mesachie Lake Sewer System to the pressurized sewer pipe installed in Phase 1. We are investigating options for the best means of servicing individual properties. Details of Phase 2 have yet to be determined.

See response to question 70.

See response to question 70.

The roads will be restored to the same condition or better, where affected by construction.

Residents and emergency vehicles will retain access throughout construction, with only minimal interruptions typical of road construction.

See response to question 74

For Phase 1, the proposed land for the disposal field, located south-east of Honeymoon Bay, is intended to be given to the CVRD by Couverdon (Timberwest), as a community amenity arising from their development proposal. The customers of Phase 1 are the 49 existing customers of the Mesachie Lake Sewer System. After construction is complete, new customers, including developers, may join the sewer system. The costs for these new connections are not part of the project cost. New customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer main. In future phases, if approved by the community, developments like Pebblewest and Couverdon would require sewer servicing. The developments could potentially provide a treatment plant for the sewer system and some collection infrastructure in Honeymoon Bay.

See response to question 76.

Known potential developers are Couverdon (Timberwest) and Pebblewest. Developers include anyone, such as residents, wishing to service their property for the purpose of development

See response to question 44.

See response to question 63.

The Stin-Qua system is sized only for that development. The CVRD had no involvement with the system.

The existing lines are mostly clay, with only a few PVC upgrades.

After construction is complete, new customers may join the sewer system. The costs for these new connections are not part of the project cost. New customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer main. The connection fee has yet to be determined.

See response to question 63.

See response to question 83.

Phase 1, the current proposed phase, does not include the servicing of individual properties. Phase 2 is a future phase that would connect the individual properties of the existing 49 customers of the Mesachie Lake Sewer System to the pressurized sewer pipe installed in Phase 1. We are investigating options for the best means of servicing individual properties. Details of Phase 2 have yet to be determined. Your Electoral Area Director, Ian Morrison, has recommended the Board allocate $200,000 (100% remaining Area F Gas tax funding) to help pay for Phase 2. After construction of Phase 1, new customers may join the sewer system. The costs for these new connections are not part of the project cost. New customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer main.

For Phase 1, the customer-funded 17% share ($251,226) may only be obtained from the 49 customers of the system. After construction of Phase 1, new customers may join the sewer system. The costs for these new connections are not part of the project cost. New customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer main

Phase 1, the current proposed phase, does not include the servicing of individual properties. Phase 2 is a future phase that would connect the individual properties of the existing 49 customers of the Mesachie Lake Sewer System to the pressurized sewer pipe installed in Phase 1. We are investigating options for the best means of servicing individual properties. Details of Phase 2 have yet to be determined. Your Electoral Area Director, Ian Morrison, has recommended the Board allocate $200,000 (100% remaining Area F Gas tax funding) to help pay for Phase 2.

See response to question 87.

After Phase 1 is complete, new customers may join the sewer system. The costs for these new connections are not part of the project cost. New customers would be required to pay the necessary fees to join the sewer service area, as well as any costs associated with physically connecting and extending the sewer main. The connection fee has yet to be determined.

Yes, a centrally located sewer system has the potential to serve more customers in and around Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay. Additional customers improve financial stability and sustainability. A larger system, with more customers, is more economical and efficient to operate and maintain, and lowers the individual customer cost.

See response to question 44.