Residents near Donnay Drive have until the end of the month to share their views on a proposed land purchase by the Municipality of North Cowichan.
The municipality plans to spend about $1.16 million to buy two parcels of forested land totaling 3.66 hectares, currently owned by the Vancouver Island Providence Community Association.
A delegation appeared before council in March urging the protection of the green space.
“The community has expressed a strong interest in preserving the green space,” the municipality said.
If approved, the acquisition would be funded through a local area service, meaning only residents within the designated boundary would pay.
Mayor Rob Douglas says there will be an increase of $130 dollars in property taxes to the homes in the area, which can be either paid in full or spread over the course of 20 years.
Property owners in the affected area have until 4 p.m. on Oct. 31 to submit a petition in opposition.
If at least half of property owners, representing half the assessed value of the area, sign the petition, the purchase will not go ahead.
