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Local area plans in spotlight at municipal council meetings

North Cowichan and Duncan councils recently made some decisions impacting a pair of local area plans.

Duncan mayor Phil Kent says Council made a change to the official community plan so that it includes a bylaw for the University Village Local Area Plan.

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Meanwhile, North Cowichan mayor Jon Lefebure says the Crofton Local Area Plan has been finalized after years of work. He says the plan will help improve the area’s sustainability.

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Lefebure says the plan is a product of many public consultations…as Crofton residents did a great job of voicing their opinions and concerns about the community’s future.

 

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