Progress Made on the SCRD’s Strategic Plan

Tags:  2026 | News Release
Date Released: February 2, 2026

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has released its latest update on the 2023–2027 Board Strategic Plan, highlighting substantial progress across key service delivery areas.

The update, presented to the SCRD Board on January 22, provides residents with a clear picture of work underway in the Board’s top priorities, Water Stewardship and Solid Waste Solutions as well as the strategic lenses guiding all SCRD initiatives: Service Delivery Excellence, Climate Resilience & Environment, Social Equity & Reconciliation, and Governance Excellence.

The report, shows that most high-priority initiatives are either completed or well underway, with many on track for completion before the current Board term concludes in October 2026. This highlights how the Plan has brought clarity and coordination to the work, ensuring efforts remain focused and aligned with community needs.

“Across all departments, staff are working hard to deliver on the Board’s strategic direction,” says Tina Perreault, SCRD Chief Administrative Officer. “The report card clearly demonstrates how much has been accomplished and how closely aligned our daily operations are with the long-term priorities of the region.”

The companion Strategic Plan Report Card gives the community a detailed look at progress on several major initiatives, including infrastructure upgrades, planning milestones, and service improvements across the region.

Key Highlights From the 2023–2027 Strategic Plan Report Card

Water Stewardship

  • Major upgrades to core treatment and distribution systems continue to advance, including significant progress on the Chapman Creek Water Treatment Plant mechanical upgrades, now 75% complete and scheduled for finalization in early 2026.
  • The Dogwood Reservoir project, required to support fire flow and system reliability, is 75% complete, with engineering underway to confirm long term solutions.
  • The Leak Resolution Program, now fully operational, led to more than 743 leak notifications and the estimated saving of 335,680 litres of water per day.
  • Implementation of volumetric billing is underway and will be fully in place across all water service areas by 2027.

Solid Waste Solutions

  • The Solid Waste Management Plan Update is 75% complete, with public and intergovernmental engagement ongoing into early 2026.
  • Feasibility studies for a new long term disposal option, including the potential vertical expansion of the Sechelt landfill, have been completed and presented to regional partners.
  • The SCRD continues to expand waste diversion initiatives, including the Ocean Plastics Depot pilot (100% complete) and the installation of green waste receptacles across parks and community facilities.

The 2023-2027 Strategic Plan is available to view at www.scrd.ca/strategic-plan.