Frequently Asked Questions

The gravel pit operations are expected to cease in Fall 2022 given that an application for Residential development is submitted as per the permit issued in 2016. The owner is looking at redevelopment opportunities for the site to make best use of the land following the gravel pit closure, as was intended back when the Temporary Use permit for gravel extraction was obtained.

The area’s Official Community Plan (OCP) is an overarching planning document, enshrined in Bylaw, designed to inform land use planning decisions in the area over the defined plan period. Notably, the OCP in this location is dated, first being adopted in 1998.

The current OCP designation is for limited use on the site which permits a range of uses appropriate for a rural setting, including gravel pit use, and a range of residential, community, agricultural and forestry uses.

We would propose amending that designation to permit more residential units on the site once the gravel pit is closed.

To permit a residential subdivision, the application process would require rezoning the site from the existing R-2 (rural) zone set out in the 1992 Zoning Bylaw, to an updated zone for residential use.

We are conducting consultation sessions with the public and stakeholder. So far, we have conducted one virtual information meeting and are preparing for the next steps. We are aiming g to follow a land-use process to achieve a residential development for the site, as intended in 2016 application. The public input received during the consultation and land-use process will help identify what the community wants to see and this will shape the proposed plan for the site.

Next steps for the project will be subject to further community and public input and submission of an application to the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD). Commencement on site will depend on how long this process takes. As a result of this redevelopment, gravel pit is supposed to be closed end of the year we are hoping to meet this timeline.

The size of the new residential lots is being determined by the ongoing design process and the public demand and input. We hope to hear more public’s input and value public thoughts; we intend to update to the community and stakeholders on this once that process has concluded.

The Housing Needs Assessment Report for Electoral Area C states that the area comprises of smaller households and this trend is an important factor to consider when determining anticipated units by bedroom type, as smaller homes may be more suitable for local households.

Following the virtual information meeting in August 2021, we are working with the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) and other stakeholders and carrying out further technical assessments and design work to determine the number of lots. the final density will be proposed after the public engagement process.

The consultation process after the information meeting on August 9th, 2021 allowed us to get meaningful feedback from the community and stakeholders on what they would like to see included in the redevelopment. This will be finalised after completing the consultation process. We anticipate including residential units, new trails linked to existing ones in the area, as well as parks. Other uses will be determined by the ongoing process.

Redeveloping the site will require an amendment to the Official Community Plan (OCP) for the area and a Rezoning application. This process is managed by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD). Input will also be offered from other tiers of government, including the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) regarding Lougheed Highway access, and the Ministry of Environment (MOE) on the watercourse setback requirements.

The proposed water system including a new well, a new supply main system and a new water reservoir will not impact the existing Neighbourhood nor the First Nation but will provide significant benefits to the existing water supply services to the two communities with a 100% backup to these systems under emergency conditions or mechanical failure.

The proposed sanitary system including a sanitary collection system, a wastewater treatment plant and rapid infiltration basins will treat the wastewater to a very high effluent quality and will not impact the existing community and the First Nation. Instead, the new wastewater treatment and disposal system can be designed now or expanded in the future to accommodate sanitary flows from both communities to meet their treatment and disposal needs. With the new treatment and disposal system to replace the existing septic systems and malfunctioning treatment plant, it will eliminate the contamination to the groundwater and the lake.

As part of our public engagement process we will obtain feedback from the public for additional land-uses. all the comments and suggestions will be reviewed and considered in the design moving forward. The land-uses will be finalised after completion of public consultation process.

Once the project builds the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the existing Lake Errock community connects to our Rapid Infiltration Basins then they will see an improvement in the water quality.