After the devastation caused by the Bush Creek East wildfire, the rebuilding process in the North Shuswap has begun. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has issued building permits for 12 projects, with 10 more in progress, including eight for single-family homes. Out of the 233 properties affected by the wildfire, around 109 will likely require a development permit before a building permit can be issued. The regional district is working through the necessary processes with property owners as quickly as possible and is dedicated to assisting affected residents in the rebuilding process.
In addition to the building permits, the regional district has issued 11 development permits and has 11 more currently in progress. Specific staff and resources are dedicated to working with affected property owners to manage the expected increase in land-use and building permits this season. Property owners are encouraged to contact the CSRD Development Services department directly for assistance. The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimated the insured damage to be around $240 million, with over 270 structures confirmed to have been destroyed, along with extensive damage to public infrastructure such as hydro poles resulting in power outages for thousands of customers.
The regional district is committed to helping residents in the North Shuswap rebuild following the devastation caused by the Bush Creek East wildfire. They are working to issue building permits and development permits as quickly as possible to assist property owners in moving forward with their projects. With specific staff and resources dedicated to working with affected property owners, the regional district is prepared to manage the increase in land-use and building permits expected this season. Property owners are encouraged to reach out to the CSRD Development Services department for assistance in the rebuilding process.
The rebuilding process in the North Shuswap is currently underway, with several building permits and development permits already issued by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. The district is working closely with affected property owners to help them navigate the necessary processes for rebuilding after the wildfire. The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimated the insured damage from the wildfire to be approximately $240 million, with over 270 structures destroyed and extensive damage to public infrastructure. Property owners are urged to contact the CSRD Development Services department for assistance in rebuilding their properties.
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has issued building permits for 12 projects in the North Shuswap, with another 10 in progress. Among the properties affected by the wildfire, around 109 will likely require a development permit before a building permit can be issued. With specific staff and resources dedicated to working with affected property owners, the regional district is committed to helping residents rebuild following the devastation caused by the Bush Creek East wildfire. Property owners are encouraged to contact the CSRD Development Services department for assistance in the rebuilding process.
In response to the devastating Bush Creek East wildfire, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District has begun issuing building permits and development permits to help property owners in the North Shuswap rebuild. The district is working diligently to assist affected residents in moving forward with their projects and has specific staff and resources allocated to manage the increase in land-use and building permits expected this season. The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimated the insured damage to be around $240 million, with over 270 structures destroyed and extensive damage to public infrastructure. Property owners are advised to reach out to the CSRD Development Services department for support in the rebuilding process.
