Chair Ian Munro with CVRD Electoral Area A Director Daniel Arbour
COMOX VALLEY – The conversion of the Union Bay Improvement District (UBID) services to the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is now complete.
A recognition event was held June 30 in Union Bay to recognize the end of this chapter, and celebrate the over 60 years of contributions and commitment by UBID staff and trustees.
“Thank you to the UBID staff, Trustees, and volunteers who have contributed their time, hard work and leadership to maintain and supply services to the community for the past 60 years,” says Ian Munro, former Chair of the UBID Board. “There is a significant history of successfully providing critical services and achieving progress for the community that should not be overlooked. Union Bay continues to own its proud heritage on Vancouver Island, and this conversion is merely a step on the path towards our promising future.”
The conversion of water, fire and streetlighting services from the UBID to the CVRD is the result of a November 2020 referendum, where residents in Union Bay voted 72 per cent in favour of transitioning to the regional district. As of July 1, 2021, the UBID is officially dissolved, with its services and assets becoming the responsibility of the CVRD.
“A big thank you is in order for all those who have contributed to delivering the many details of this transition with dedication and cooperation,” says Daniel Arbour, Electoral Area A Director. “It has been a complicated task that required hard work from many individuals. The CVRD and UBID teams demonstrated professionalism, collaboration and utmost respect throughout the conversion process.”
Most of the changes to these services will not be noticeable to residents however a notable change will be the billing to Union Bay residents, which will now come directly from the regional district.
To learn more about the conversion and what it means for residents in Union Bay, including contact information for services now provided by the regional district, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/ubid.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.