2023 Courtenay Annual Report

Flood Management Plan In 2023, the City of Courtenay advanced the Flood Management Plan to understand the risk of flooding to the community, and develop flood risk reduction strategies that reflect community priorities. Consequence maps were developed to understand the impacts of a flood on people, buildings, the environment, the economy, recreation and culture. Options to reduce the impacts of future flood events were considered, with public input collected through surveys and an information session. The complete Flood Management Plan will be presented for adoption in 2024. Once adopted, the City will work to implement the recommendations of the plan. More info: courtenay.ca/FloodReady

Air Quality In 2023, the City addressed air quality concerns in the following ways: Installing air quality monitors. The City has installed PurpleAir monitors on public buildings across the City, adding to the growing network of monitors across the Comox Valley. These monitors measure fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ), which is the primary source of air quality concerns in our region. Monitoring results are reported in real time to an online map available at courtenay.ca/airquality . Educating the Public. Resources for residents to learn more about air quality were posted on the City website, and a seasonal public education campaign highlighted key messages and directed residents to online resources. Updating Bylaws. The Prevention of Public Nuisances Bylaw was updated to regulate smoke that is causing a nuisance. Collaborating Regionally. The City of Courtenay contributed to the development of the Regional Airshed Protection Strategy, led by the Comox Valley Regional District.

City of Courtenay | 2023 Annual Report

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