Benchlands intro coming to Council in early 2025

(Dec 2024 Update) Project Update: The Benchlands team has been advised that the project’s application will be brought to council for consideration in early 2025. Timing is to be determined. Follow here for the latest updates as they’reavailable. (September 2024) Project Update: After submitting the project’s application in December 2023, Couverdon has been advised it […]
Review of Benchlands Application Continues

(April 2024) Staff at the City of Powell River are continuing review of the Benchlands Project application from Couverdon Real Estate. The application proposes a Local Area Plan (LAP) and Comprehensive Development Zone (CD Zone) for the Benchlands Property which will require amendments to the Official Community Plan and zoning bylaws. The review period by […]
Benchlands Application Submitted to City

(December 2023) Couverdon Real Estate has submitted a formal application for the Benchlands Project to the City of Powell River. The application proposes a Local Area Plan (LAP) and Comprehensive Development Zone (CD Zone) for the property – which will require amendments to the Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw. The proposed plan accommodates a […]
Summary of Community Feedback Posted Online

In October, the community was invited to attend an open house to learn more aboutthe proposed plan for the Powell River Benchlands and how public input to date hasinfluenced the proposal. A summary of the comments collected is now available. Viewhighlights and read the full report here.
Oct. 25 Open House Materials Available

On Oct. 25, 2023, the Benchlands project team hosted a successful open house, sharing updates with the community about the proposed plans for the property. The displays explained how input from the community has helped to guide the plan so far. If you would like to review the information here’s the link to the comprehensive […]
Public Open House Set for Oct. 25, 2023

The Powell River community is invited to an Open House schedule for Oct. 25, 4-8 pmat the Powell River Recreational Complex. The project team will be on hand toprovide an update on the project, with information about how input from the public collected in the spring has helped create the proposed plan. Learn more about […]