When it comes to infrastructure for the Comox Valley, more funding is appreciated.
That comes from representatives of Comox Valley Regional District and City of Courtenay, with District General Manager of Engineering Services Marc Rutten saying staff have been busy upgrading infrastructure for water and sewer services.
“Much of it was installed 40 to 50 years ago, so that infrastructure is approaching the end of its life and renewal is required,” said Rutten.
“We’re also faced with changes in regulations from time to time, which requires installing new infrastructure or to make upgrades to fit these regulations.”
He says when regulations change, it leads to crews installing new equipment for water or wastewater treatment, which is when funding from provincial and federal governments is needed.
For the upgrades to sewer service, the district is need of that extra funding.
For Courtenay, Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Engineering Chris Davidson says the state of infrastructure is adequate.
“Like most smaller municipalities, we do have some aging infrastructure that requires renewal,” said Davidson.
“Overall, we’re able to maintain our core services through our asset management program.”
He says along with aging infrastructure, the City is experiencing growth, adding funding from the BC and federal governments would be beneficial.
