The CRD is developing a Neighbourhood Plan for the Bouchie and Milburn Lakes area, located northwest of Quesnel.
A Neighbourhood Plan outlines a detailed vision for future development in a relatively small area. Compared to an Official Community Plan (OCP), a Neighbourhood Plan is more specific and focused on particular topics. The Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan will identify a strategic approach to future development, environmental issues and other land use related priorities that may be identified by the community.
The project is scheduled to run from Spring 2019 through to completion in early 2020. Community engagement will occur over the summer and fall of 2019 into early 2020. If you live in the Bouchie and Milburn Lakes area, keep your eyes out for more information about how you can participate in this project. Watch for CRD newsletters and surveys at gathering places in the Bouchie-Milburn community.
Get Involved:
For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions below or contact Nigel Whitehead, Senior Planner at 1-800-665-1636 or nwhitehead@cariboord.ca.
Bouchie Milburn Neighbourhood Plan Frequently Asked Questions
How is this project being run?
This work is being done by planning staff at the CRD. The project is overseen by the Bouchie-Milburn Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is made up primarily of Electoral Area B Advisory Planning Commission members, plus additional community members from the Bouchie-Milburn neighbourhood. The steering committee provides important advice to CRD staff on the overall direction and focus of the project.
How long is the Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan going to take?
The project is scheduled to run from Spring 2019 through to completion in early 2020. Community engagement will occur over the summer and fall of 2019. If you live in the Bouchie and Milburn Lakes area, keep your eyes out for more information about how you can participate in this project. Watch for CRD newsletters and surveys at gathering places in the Bouchie-Milburn community.
Please note the project timeline is subject to change. Many competing priorities can come up at the CRD office, especially during wildfire season.
What is a Neighbourhood Plan?
A Neighbourhood Plan outlines a detailed vision for future development in a relatively small area. Compared to an Official Community Plan (OCP), a Neighbourhood Plan is more specific and focused on particular topics. The Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan will identify a strategic approach to future development, environmental issues and other land use related priorities that may be identified by the community.
How can I get involved?
Over the length of the project there are many ways to get informed and provide your input. We encourage all community members to participate! Information will be available on this web page (www.cariboord.ca/BMNP) and on the CRD’s Facebook feed.
What are the issues being discussed?
So far, discussions with the Steering Committee have identified the following topics for consideration in the Neighbourhood Plan:
Undeveloped properties, and properties too small for septic systems.
These issues are just a starting point and we look forward to hearing from community members to further refine and add to these issues.
Is this project connected to the Friends of Bouchie-Milburn Society?
The CRD’s Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan is separate from the Friends of Bouchie-Milburn Society and their work. The Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan project intends to hear from all interested community members and will work with many various community groups throughout the area.
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