Benchlands intro coming to Council this Fall
(September 2024) Project Update: After submitting the project’s application in December 2023, Couverdon has been advised it will be brought to council for initial consideration in late fall, 2024. The project team looks forward to the next stage of discussion about the application, which proposes a Local Area (LAP) and Comprehensive Development Zone (CD Zone) […]
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 […]
Public Engagement Summary Now Live (July 2023)
Feedback from the April engagement events has been summarized in a report that will inform the project plan, and be shared with the City of Powell River. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared your thoughts. View highlights and the full report here.
Traffic Assessment Underway (June 2023)
Residents around the Benchlands area may notice some survey activity underway on roadways in June this year. The Couverdon team is undertaking traffic counts during this time to collect data about current traffic loads and patterns, that will help inform proposed plans for the Benchlands Property. Questions? Click here to send us a message.
Public Engagement Opportunity Open (April 2023)
An open house will be held on April 25 and webinar on May 3 to share more information about the Benchlands and early considerations for the property, as well as collect feedback from the community about their hopes for the area – and questions/concerns. Feedback will help to inform preliminary designs for the property and […]
