The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will carry out flushing of the water systems in:
Saltair Area G – Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 22, 2026
Saltair Area G – Monday, March 23 – Thursday, March 27, 2026
Residents may experience some air in the lines and discoloration of the water supply during these operations. Should this occur, running a cold water tap for a short period will help to restore the water quality to normal.
Should the problem persist, please call the CVRD’s Utilities Division at 250 746-2530.
Saltair Water System Update & 2026 CVRD Budget Briefing
Area G Director Jesse McClinton will be hosting a community meeting March 8th 2:00pm at the Saltair Community Centre to provide further updates and answer questions.
Topics will include:
2026 CVRD Budget and its impact on Saltair/Area G
Official Community Plan (OCP) implications
Local Area Plan (LAP) update
Water system infrastructure and treatment planning
Stocking Lake Dam
This a great opportunity to connect with your community and participate in an Q & A and gather important information.
Saltair residents are invited to an impromptu Questions & Answers get together with local Area G Saltair Director McClinton this Saturday, July 26th 10am at Saltair Community Centre Hall
Membership renewal for the 2024/25 SDRA fiscal year are due at the Annual General Meeting. Please save us a little time by coming forward with your renewal payment. These are the funds that help pay for functions like the Public Meeting Hall rentals and our community events.
We are looking for new members to join our board or volunteer for community events.
AGM Agenda:
Introduction and opening remarks
Business meeting
Board elections
Financial Statement
Summary of 2024 accomplishments.
Proposed events and activities for 2025/26
Guest speaker(s) – TBA
Questions and suggestions from the floor – as time permits.
In case you missed the meeting or wish to recap, here are the Minutes from the Community Conversations #2 Meeting and CVRD Water Utilities Power Point Presentation held on November 12th, 2023.
Sunday November 12th at 2:00 p.m.
Saltair Community Centre Hall
Coffee/Tea & Cookies will be provided
Presenters: Area G Director Jesse McClinton & CVRD Mgr. Water Operations Todd Etherington. Area H Director Ben Maartman
The SDRA is hosting a series of Community Conversation events in the Saltair Community Centre. The 2nd in our series of Community Conversations will have guest speakers Saltair Area Director Jesse McClinton, Area H Director Ben Maartman and CVRD Water Manger Todd Etherington. Mr. Etherington will provide a power point presentation update on water utilities, Stocking Creek dam and UV filtration.
This is your opportunity to provide input and ask questions.
Ben Maartman, the area Director for Area H (N. Oyster/Diamond) will also be speaking regarding the Schnitzer Steel Canada application to expand operations directly over the Cassidy water aquifer – https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/regional-district-says-steel-recycler-isnt-negativelyimpacting-cassidy-aquifer-1289068 – very interesting reading).
Sponsored by the Saltair District Residents Association
Beverages and snacks provided by the Saltair Community Centre Society.
Please join us for the first of many “Saltair Community Conversations”!
The Saltair District Residents Association is hosting a series of Community Conversation meetings designed to encourage community involvement in all aspects of Saltair community living.
Sunday, September 24th, 2023 2:00pm to 4:00pm Saltair Community Centre Hall
What to expect? Guest Speakers Interactions followed by an Q & A!
Guest speaker: Saltair/Area G Director Jesse McClinton will provide a brief CVRD update with an opportunity for audience members to ask questions.
Guest speaker: North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas from our neighboring community of Chemainus.
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