City Of Campbell River’s Looking For Input On Official Community Plan

The City of Campbell River is looking for community input as it updates its Official Community Plan.

The OCP is a community's strategic vision for the future; it guides how neighbourhoods are designed, how folks move around a community, how land is used, and what amenities the City provides.

The last comprehensive review of Campbell River’s OCP took place in 2012, with minor updates made in 2015.

Since that time, Campbell River has seen rapid growth, which is expected to continue over the next several years.

Campbell River is home to around 35,000 residents and in the next 20 years, the city’s population is expected to grow to around 42,000.

The City says it is crucial that planning starts now so that the necessary infrastructure, parks, and amenities are in place to support this growth.

Mayor Kermit Dahl says the city has experienced dramatic change since the last OCP update, with everything from COVID-19, provincial regulation changes, community growth, economic diversification and more.

“In the face of such rapid change, we need a clear and concise OCP that builds on the strong foundations that we have already set, that will guide us toward an even brighter future,” Dahl said.

Background research has taken place and the City is now looking for the community’s input to help guide the vision and policy direction for the OCP.

There will be numerous opportunities to provide feedback and comments during the various phases of the 2025 OCP update.

You can visit www.getinvolved.campbellriver.ca to complete the survey before May 1st.

Help shape the future of Campbell River by completing the survey at Get Involved Campbell River before May 1, 2025.

Visit City of Campbell River to read the full news release.