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Nestled on the eastern shores of spectacular Vancouver Island, the Town of Ladysmith features all the warmth and charm of small town living with a full range of services and amenities.
Ladysmith Parks, Recreation & Culture is bursting with recreational activities and fun-filled events for all ages! The Department is committed to enhancing the health & quality of life of the community through accessible programs, services, facilities and open spaces.
The Town is committed to sustainable vision for our community as we work to mitigate the impacts of climate change. We were the first BC community to introduce curbside pick-up for household organic waste and continue to advance projects that help to protect and conserve our environment.
The Town along with our partners is promoting a business-friendly culture in Ladysmith that supports economic development and job creation.
Discover the Parks, Recreation and Culture department's programs and classes in the latest Activity Guide. We offer a full range of recreation, education and art programs for all ages and abilities. Explore the Guide and register today.
The Town of Ladysmith's Strategic Plan is a progressive vision set by Council for improving the lives of residents in a thriving town, and provides clear direction and focus for Council and staff over the current term.
Ladysmith is a charming small town with a thriving economy, vibrant downtown and picturesque waterfront, whose welcoming neighbourhoods reflect the quality of our citizens.
Ladysmith, April 11, 2018 - The Town of Ladysmith's recently upgraded Wastewater Treatment Plant has received an Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) Award for Engineering Excellence. The award submission was brought forward on the Town's behalf by Opus International Consultants (Canada) Ltd., the engineering firm responsible for the design, construction and commissioning of the upgraded facility.
"The work Opus did for the Town was excellent and we were delighted to learn that our world class Wastewater Treatment Plant has received such a prestigious award," said Ladysmith Mayor Aaron Stone. "Completion of the new facility has significantly improved the quality of the wastewater effluent we discharge to the Ladysmith Harbour, reducing pollution levels and supporting the guiding principles of our Waterfront Area Plan, which places a strong emphasis on restoring the environmental health of local waters."
The combination of effective innovations included in the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the accompanying new bio-solids facility, which takes bio-solids produced at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and transforms them into Class A compost, demonstrates Ladysmith's independence as it treats its own wastewater from start to finish.
"The Town's wastewater treatment strategy is focused on protecting Ladysmith-area waters through innovative design," said Ladysmith Chief Administrative Officer Guillermo Ferrero. "The ACEC award acknowledges the years of hard work and planning that resulted in a state of the art wastewater treatment facility that is designed to meet current provincial wastewater effluent standards while also anticipating future federal standards for Ladysmith's growing population."
Built within a limited, waterfront site footprint, a number of sustainability elements were incorporated into the design of the Wastewater Treatment Plant including solar energy, effluent heat recovery for building heating and cooling, and reclaimed water for irrigation and non-potable plant use.
Updates and additional information can be found on the Town's website at www.ladysmith.ca.
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The Town of Ladysmith's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is a progressive vision set by Council for improving the lives of residents in a thriving town, and provides clear direction and focus for Council and staff over the current term.
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Council is proud to serve the over 9,000 residents who call the Town of Ladysmith home. Mayor and Council meet regularly as both Council and the Committee of the Whole. As part of their duties as elected officials, members of Council also serve on various boards and committees, including: the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Vancouver Island Regional Library Board, Community Planning Advisory Committee, Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, Youth Advisory Committee, and several more.
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