FAQ's
What is the Electoral Area F Boundary Study?
The Boundary Study for Electoral Area F will determine possible boundary scenarios within EA F and identify some of the implications of the proposed boundaries on any future incorporation. The public will have opportunities to provide input on the potential boundary options to determine whether there is a desire to proceed with an incorporation study for a more in-depth analysis.
Who runs the Boundary Study for Electoral Area F?
The Boundary Study will be conducted by a consultant retained by the RDN. As this study is technical in nature, it will not include a study committee of Electoral Area residents.
What is the area that will be studied?
The entire area of Electoral Area F, which includes the communities of Coombs, Hilliers, Errington, Meadowood, Whiskey Creek, and the surrounding rural areas
What is the Boundary Study timeline?
The Study will take approximately 8 to 9 months and will begin in November 2024.
Study Timeline
Will the timelines change?
It is anticipated that the final report with any recommendations will be completed and presented to the Regional District of Nanaimo Board in June 2025. Any changes to the timelines will be shared with the community.
Residents Role in the Study
What role does the public play in this Study?
The boundary study will be completed by a consultant retained by the RDN. As this study is technical in nature, it will not include a study committee of Electoral Area residents.
The targeted public engagement phase is expected to take place from April to May 2025.
How will public engagement take place?
The study consultant will determine how best to engage with the public and project partners.
RDN and Ministry of Municipal Affairs staff will undertake engagement and outreach with First Nations who may have an interest in the Study and wish to provide their input and views in addition to participating in the public engagement component of this Study.
Targeted public engagement will be undertaken after the boundary scenarios have been defined and analyzed by the consultant.
I want to give feedback on the boundary issues I have in Area F. How do I do that?
At this time, the Boundary Study has been approved but has not started. Register on Get Involved RDN to receive a notification about study updates.
Targeted public engagement is anticipated to take place in the Spring of 2025.
Study Process
What will the Boundary Study process look like?
The Electoral Area F Boundary Study will be conducted by a consultant retained by the RDN. The study consultant will undertake a technical analysis of various potential boundaries within Electoral Area F that may be suitable for a future incorporation study.
Public engagement will be undertaken after the boundary scenarios have been defined and analyzed by the consultant.
Who will be making decisions about changes to Area F Boundaries?
A consultant appointed by the Regional District of Nanaimo will conduct the Boundary Study, identifying potential boundary scenarios, conduct targeted public engagement, and will provide a final report and presentation to the Regional District of Nanaimo Board.
The Regional District of Nanaimo Board will decide any recommendations to make to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
How much does the Boundary Study cost?
The cost of the Boundary Study is shared between the RDN and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (Province of BC). The Ministry has provided grant money in the amount of $45,000. The rest of the funding comes from funds Electoral Area F has already saved for this project.
The total cost of the study is currently unknown and will be shared at a later date.