When Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) electoral area directors reported hearing interest in a new roadside garbage and recycling collection service from constituents, they decided it was time to engage the communities formally to gauge interest. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, the engagement would have to be online. ZINC was asked to create an engaging and…
As the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) moved to make roadside collection changes that would improve operations and reduce environmental impacts, they recognized the success would only come if the community was properly prepared. ZINC was brought on to inform and consult with residents in the City of Port Alberni about the new organics collection program…
Residents in the rural south region of the Comox Valley have needed sewer service for many years – but over decades of discussion it’s become a complicated topic wrought with old information, previous proposals and general fatigue. When the Comox Valley Regional District received a $15M grant that could mean moving forward with the service…
Building a $1.2 billion generating station replacement in Campbell River requires a lot of equipment, material, personnel – and communications support. To keep the public informed of the work at this legacy project and to meet communications requirements set out in its project agreement, InPower retained ZINC to act as communications manager. Along with creating…
It’s clear to the Strathcona Regional District and community members that the recreation facility Strathcona Gardens is ready for some updates, but some help was needed to engage with the public about what those updates should be. To get the public involved, ZINC started by establishing traditional outreach tools such as a newsletter, web content,…
Amending the Central Sector Liquid Waste Management Plan to protect the Cowichan River was easy for residents of the Cowichan Valley Regional District to understand. The challenge for the CVRD and its partners was to create a thorough public consultation plan to help determine a new treated effluent outfall for the amended plan. ZINC supported…
The proposal to build a large events centre to support economic development and downtown/harbour revitalization was a big idea that needed to be introduced and thoroughly explained to the city’s residents before they could vote on whether to fund it. To help educate the public so they could make an informed decision on referendum day,…
An aging forcemain is posing an environmental risk and needs to be rerouted. The proposed solution though – a pump station in a residential rural neighbourhood – is highly unpopular. To help re-connect with the community and enable constructive dialogue, ZINC was asked to develop and implement a communications strategy. This included consistent and open…
After many years of planning, it was exciting for many to have the Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) Sewer Extension project finally begin in spring 2017. Keeping area residents informed about the disruptive construction, and keeping property owners in the service area up to date on what it would mean for them, meant proactive communication would…
When the Village of Cumberland undertook two major capital road construction projects, one of the main goals was to minimize inconveniences by preparing residents, project neighbours, downtown businesses and visitors for disruptions in advance. To keep the public informed about the two projects—which would benefit the Village by providing new, reliable underground utilities for the…
This $13.5 million project involved tearing up a main coastal highway to replace underground infrastructure and adding wider sidewalks, solar crosswalks, benches, bus shelters, landscaping, and new lighting. Work took place on traditional lands that had been used for fishing and feasting by local First Nations and construction meant the road would be closed during…
Do you want to hook up? It’s a simple question but one that needs to be asked before a major sewer system gets underway. ZINC spoke with residents, businesses, developers, and out-of-town property owners to find out their views on the possible extension of water and sewer service in their area. The goal? Find out…
