OCP Renewal Project Phase 2: Final Opportunities to Share Your Input

Tags:  2026 | News Release
Date Released: March 20, 2026

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) wants to hear from you on the Official Community Plan (OCP) Renewal Project as the current engagement phase enters its final weeks. 

Community participation is essential to shaping a shared vision for the future of the Sunshine Coast. While many residents across the region have contributed so far, we need all residents who have not yet participated in this phase of the OCP Renewal to please share your ideas and feedback!  

In addition, a special call out to residents in Areas B (Halfmoon Bay) and Area F (West Howe Sound); places from which we’ve received fewer comments than other areas – we’d like to hear more from your communities to ensure that the updated OCP reflects the needs, values, and priorities of all residents. 

It’s not just housing and the environment that we’re talking about. Are you in business or industry on the Sunshine Coast? Your input is vital as we work to renew the Official Community Plan.  

There are two weeks remaining to provide input during this phase of engagement. Feedback gathered now will help inform future land use planning, housing policies, environmental protections, and infrastructure decisions across the SCRD’s electoral areas. 

Residents are encouraged to: 

In addition, a public workshop will be held on March 31 at the Gibsons and Area Community Centre (Room 209) offering an opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide input directly to project staff. RSVP here: SCRD Official Community Plan Phase 2 Community Workshop RSVP . 

The OCP Renewal Project will guide how communities grow and change over the coming decades. Broad participation is critical to ensuring the plan reflects the perspectives of the entire region. 

To learn more and participate, visit the OCP Renewal project page. 

The name says it all, Official Community Plan. It’s about our community, and your voice is essential.