Public Services
Submarine Pipeline Repair Complete, Tofino Remains in Stage 2 Water Conservation
District of Tofino Public Works crews successfully isolated and repaired a leak on a submarine water pipeline connecting Tofino to its drinking water reservoirs on Meares Island in the Haahuulthii of the Tla-o-qui-aht Ha’wiih. Stage 2 Water Conservation remains in effect, and all other temporary restrictions have been lifted.
Read MoreCritical Pipeline Repair Triggers Temporary Water Restrictions
The District of Tofino is calling on all residents and businesses to significantly reduce water consumption during the hours of 7AM – 3PM on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Read MorePress Release: Tofino Launches Water Conservation Challenge
By relaunching the successful “20% Challenge”, the District is hoping to minimize the impacts of low water flows during increasingly hot,
and dry summers.
Stage 2 Water Conservation Begins May 29, 2023
May 2023 has been a significantly hotter and drier month than usual. On average, Tofino receives ~150mm of rain in May, this year Tofino has received only ~4.2mm of rain to date. Tofino’s water consumption is up as well, an increase of 10% from May 2022 (up to May 21), and up 50% from 2021.
Read MorePlanned Watermain Shut-off (Neill Street)
Water service will be shut off to properties on Neill Street between Third Street and First Street on Friday, May 26th between the hours of 8:30AM to 12PM Noon.
Read MoreProvince Announces Category 2 & 3 Fire Ban
Effective at noon Pacific Daylight Time on Thursday, May 18, 2023, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. This prohibition is being enacted to help reduce wildfire risk and protect public safety.
Read MoreCitizens of Vancouver Island’s West Coast Urge Campers to Reserve Sites at Authorized Campgrounds Before Venturing to the Area
Citizens of Vancouver Island’s west coast are asking all overnight vehicle and tent campers to make a reservation at an authorized campground before arriving on the West Coast, and to only camp at authorized campgrounds.
Read MoreWater Main Break 860-980 Pacific Rim Highway, 2023
Public Works Crews have identified and isolated a water main break on Pacific Rim Highway affecting properties with the addresses 860 – 980,
Read MoreThe District of Tofino Continues to Enforce Bylaws Regarding Unlawful Tourist Accommodation Businesses
The District of Tofino continues to be concerned about the impact of unlawful tourist accommodation businesses on long term housing availability and affordability in Tofino.
Read MoreLynn Road Closures May 10 – 17, 2023
Public Works crews will be working to replace several valves on the sewer lifts disrupting road access on Lynn Road May 10 -17, 2023
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