North Cowichan has awarded the contract for their OCP review. (Citizen file)

North Cowichan has awarded the contract for their OCP review. (Citizen file)

MODUS awarded contract for North Cowichan’s OCP

This year, North Cowichan is undertaking a comprehensive review and update of the 2011 OCP.

  • Feb. 27, 2020 12:00 a.m.

MODUS gets nod for OCP update

The Municipality of North Cowichan has awarded a contract for the Official Community Plan (OCP) project to Vancouver-based MODUS Planning, Design & Engagement. Five submissions were received in response to the request for proposals issued in late October.

This year, North Cowichan is undertaking a comprehensive review and update of the 2011 OCP. The OCP project will include public and stakeholder consultation to inform a community vision and shape North Cowichan’s future. Over the next 14 months, MODUS will be responsible for developing a community vision, mapping local character, and developing a draft updated OCP. Following consultation with the community, North Cowichan council will then consider adoption of the updated OCP.

“North Cowichan’s OCP sets out a vision for the next 20 years, and we as a local government look to it when making important decisions for land-use planning, infrastructure investments, and establishing community partnerships,” said Mayor Al Siebring. “It is vital that this vision represents all citizens, and I hope everyone in North Cowichan will get involved.”

To find out more and how to stay up-to-date, visit www.northcowichan.ca/ocp or follow North Cowichan on Facebook .

Cowichan Valley Citizen