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Learn about your community

To imagine Electoral Area H in the future, we need to understand the community of today. Did you know that in the last census period (2006-2011), population growth slowed to almost nothing, compared to a 12% growth rate in the previous 5 years? This and other data has been gathered to paint a picture of the area's trends and distinct characteristics.

Electoral Area ‘H’ Background Report, 2016

• People and Work
• Land, Buildings and Spaces
• Streets and Movement
• Environment and Climate Change

OCP Review Backgrounders and Fact Sheets

• Wastewater Information Sheet
• Alternative Subdivision Information Sheet
• Horne Lake Policies and Regulations Background (2016)

Past Background Reports:

• Area H Village Planning Project - Background Information, 2008
• Biophysical Analysis of Village Nodes in Electoral Area H, 2002
• Shaw Hill - Deep Bay Official Community Plan Background Report, 1996
• Shaw Hill - Deep Bay Technical Report, 1989

Other Background Resources:

• Hydrogeological Review of Aquifers in Electoral Area H in Support of the Official Community Plan Update (2016)
• Bowser Village Wastewater Study
• Electoral Area H Parks and Community Facilities Map
• RDN Watershed Map - Big Qualicum
• Regional District of Nanaimo Agricultural Land Use Inventory
• Vancouver Island Highways Agreement