The CRD is developing a Neighbourhood Plan for the Bouchie and Milburn Lakes area, located northwest of Quesnel. The plan is currently in the process of being adopted by the Board, and received first reading on January 13, 2023. Pending feedback from the Agricultural Land Commission, the bylaw would proceed to second reading and a public hearing by Spring 2023.
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.
Review the Draft Plan & Maps |
Bouchie Milburn Lake Area Draft Plan Map C – Transportation & Recreation
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Review the background documentation | ||||||
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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? |
Completion of this project was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The project Steering Committee wants to ensure a safe and accessible open house can be held to present the draft plan to the community. With the relaxation of provincial Public Health Orders, the project is nearing completion and a public open house is scheduled for April 30, 2022. The project began with initial public engagement through 2019. 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 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.
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What are the issues being discussed? |
Based on community feedback the draft plan addresses the following topics:
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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. |