The City of Courtenay is seeking public input on conceptual design options for the Anderton Riverbank Restoration project. The work will remove the failing retaining wall along Anderton Avenue and restore the riverbank to improve its resilience to erosion. The conceptual design phase of the project is funded by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness through the Disaster Resilience Innovation Funding program.
The project area runs along the west bank of the Courtenay River, from 90 5th Street (the site of the former Bridge Lounge) to the northern limit of Riverside Park, including 210 Anderton Avenue. The site is approximately 320 metres long and includes the land directly behind the sheet-pile and concrete sections of the retaining wall.
“This project is about more than fixing a failing retaining wall; it's an opportunity to restore an important stretch of riverfront and create a space that reflects our community’s values and priorities," said Mayor Bob Wells. “I encourage residents to review the design options and share their feedback as we move toward a preferred concept."
During the first round of engagement, residents identified the values, priorities and amenities they would like reflected in the future riverbank area. Combined with site assessments and technical analysis, this feedback has informed the development of the three conceptual design options.
The City is now seeking public feedback on these design options. Input from this round of engagement will help guide the development of a preferred option, which will be refined through detailed design and construction.
Residents can provide feedback on the conceptual design options through an online survey open from Monday, July 13, to Monday, August 10, and at a community open house on Wednesday, July 15, 3:30–7 p.m., at Riverside Park (across from the Florence Filberg Centre on Anderton Avenue).
To learn more, review the design options and complete the survey, visit courtenay.ca/anderton-restoration. Hard copies of the survey will also be available at City Hall.
