Reminder – Water Rates Information Sessions

Utility rates for 2024 are being presented to the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) Board for final adoption on December 14. Prior to this taking place, the SCRD is hosting two virtual information sessions, focused on water rates for 2024.

The proposed rates for 2024 are below. All rates include user fee and parcel tax.

Regional Water Service (Chapman, Langdale, Egmont, Cove Cay, Eastbourne, Granthams and Soames)
Current Rate: $1,043.54
Proposed increase: $121.46
Proposed 2024 Rate: $1,165

North Pender Harbour
Current Rate: $1,303.45
Proposed increase: $101.55
Proposed 2024 Rate: $1,405

South Pender Harbour
Current Rate: $1,194.78
Proposed increase: $165.22
Proposed 2024 Rate: $1,360

Further information on the proposed rates can be found by clicking here in the agenda package for the November 10 Special Committee of the Whole.

During the information sessions, SCRD staff will provide an overview of the systems, ongoing challenges, and funding requirements for 2024. There will also be ample time for questions. Joining information for the sessions can be found below.

Water Rates Information Sessions

Focus on North and South Pender Water
Date and time: Monday, November 27, 6 p.m.
Join by clicking here

Focus on Regional Water System
Date and time: Wednesday, November 29, 6 p.m.
Join by clicking here

Wastewater

Community information spaces for all wastewater systems can be found at https://letstalk.scrd.ca/wastewater. Community members can ask questions directly to SCRD staff at any time on these pages.

Let’s Talk Budget

Round 1 budget for the SCRD will take place from December 4 to 6. The SCRD has developed a community information space for residents who want to learn more about the budget and to ask questions. This can be found at https://letstalk.scrd.ca/budget.