The proposed Sewer Extension South Project will move wastewater from homes and businesses south of Courtenay, including the K’ómoks First Nation Southlands through a regional sewer pipe extending from Courtenay to Union Bay.

The original project scope included Union Bay Estates (UBE) as a funding partner. As UBE is unable to commit to its share of funding at this time, additional grant funding is being sought to cover the funding shortfall so that the community of Union Bay can be connected to the regional pipe in the first phase of the project, with development lands to be connected in future when funds are available.

Should additional grant funding not be realized, construction will need to occur in smaller phases to ensure household costs remain affordable for those connecting to the new regional system.

Latest News

• APRIL 2025: The project team is hard at work identifying possible funding sources. An update will be sent to homes in Royston/Union Bay later this spring confirming next steps for the project.

The Questions section is now closed while the project team determines next steps forward. Any questions posted in the past have been saved by the project team and form part of the project's engagement record.