The Comox Valley Regional District is offering updated information for residents about plans for regional sewer service in Royston and Union Bay.

The proposed Sewer Extension South Project will connect homes and businesses in Royston and Union Bay to the Comox Valley Sewer Service, creating a regional approach for the treatment of wastewater. This new regional system would also serve Union Bay Estates and K鈥櫭砿oks First Nation Treaty Settlement Lands.

Three events are scheduled for January and all interested community members are invited to attend either an in-person, drop-in style open house or the virtual webinar at the time that best suits their schedule.

The two in-person open houses will take place on:

鈥� Thursday, Jan. 25 - 5:30-7:30 p.m., Union Bay Community Hall (5401 Island Hwy S, Union Bay)

Wednesday, Jan. 31 - 3-5 p.m., Fallen Alders Hall (3595 Royston Rd, Royston)

Therfe will also be an online webinar on Monday, Jan. 29, from noon-1 p.m.

To register visit:

These events will provide updates about the collection system design, estimated costs and the timeline for the work ahead.

鈥淲e know that residents are interested in what happens next and our project team is looking forward to sharing more details with the community now that we鈥檝e been able to advance the project design and refine the financial plan,鈥� said Darry Monteith, manager of liquid waste planning. 鈥淔eedback gathered at these events will be shared with the province in a final report as part of the approval process for the project.鈥�

For more information or to register for the webinar, visit the project engagement portal at or email communications@comoxvalleyrd.ca