The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), the Town of Comox and the Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project team would like to extend a thank you to all the residents and businesses for their patience during construction on Comox Road, Comox Avenue, through the Town of Comox and Electoral Area B.

The Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project, which began in May 2024, is a multi-year construction project to replace the pipes and upgrade the pump stations that move more than 14,000 cubic metres of raw sewage each day to the sewage treatment plant on Brent Road. The project also includes retrofits to the K’ómoks First Nation and Town of Comox Pump Stations and a new Courtenay Pump Station. The new system reroutes sewer pipes further inland where they will no longer be vulnerable to damage by waves, rocks, logs and weather. One of the most important goals of the project is to protect the shoreline and waters throughout the Comox Estuary, Point Holmes, Goose Spit coastlines, as well as Baynes Sound.

“I am very pleased to say that replacement of the sewer pipe portion of the project is now completed,” explains Sewage Commission Chair Doug Hillian. “With completion of this important piece, Comox Road is now reopened in both directions. We want to sincerely thank the community for their patience and support as the project has been underway. Your support has allowed the significant upgrades of our sewage treatment conveyance pipe to be completed on time to protect our environment and community.”

In addition, the Town of Comox and CVRD worked together on Town infrastructure upgrades along the Conveyance route. The efficiencies allowed the Town to advance major improvements including two new roundabouts, road upgrades, sidewalks, bike lanes, bus shelters, and full renewal of stormwater, water, and sanitary mains on this route. These projects strengthen infrastructure, improve safety, and support our sustainable and balanced growth.

“By bundling five major Town projects with the larger conveyance project under one tender, we achieved substantial cost savings and operational efficiencies,” said Mayor, Nicole Minions. “Shared costs for traffic management, engineering, and construction oversight delivered excellent overall value. This coordinated approach minimized road closures and community disruption by avoiding multiple excavation periods for separate projects. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as the Town continues to deliver important infrastructure upgrades that support a safe and resilient community.”

Although the sewer conveyance project is not fully completed yet, the reopening of Comox Road and Comox Avenue marks an important milestone in project. Work on the pump stations is still ongoing, and it is expected the new conveyance system will be online next summer. The project remains on budget.

The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.