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In late 2024 and early 2025, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) drilled five test wells as part of ongoing work to identify new groundwater sources that could help supplement the regional water system.
Of the five sites, the test well located at the Sechelt / shíshálh Hospital emerged as the most promising, with the potential to provide more than 22 litres per second of groundwater.
In May 2025, the SCRD Board directed staff to move forward with next steps at the hospital well field site, including additional monitoring of the aquifer and water quality.
As part of the 2026 SCRD financial planning process, additional budget was approved for the drilling of two larger size wells. Once drilled later in 2026, these will be tested to confirm if they would be able to produce 75 liters per second without impacting the aquifer or result in any water quality concerns.
Your Space to Learn More
This page is your space to stay informed about the project as it progresses. Here, you can explore:
Staff reports presented to the SCRD Board related to the groundwater investigation
Water supply sampling results and technical reports from the hospital well field site
A project timeline showing key milestones and the work underway to develop this potential new water source
In late 2024 and early 2025, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) drilled five test wells as part of ongoing work to identify new groundwater sources that could help supplement the regional water system.
Of the five sites, the test well located at the Sechelt / shíshálh Hospital emerged as the most promising, with the potential to provide more than 22 litres per second of groundwater.
In May 2025, the SCRD Board directed staff to move forward with next steps at the hospital well field site, including additional monitoring of the aquifer and water quality.
As part of the 2026 SCRD financial planning process, additional budget was approved for the drilling of two larger size wells. Once drilled later in 2026, these will be tested to confirm if they would be able to produce 75 liters per second without impacting the aquifer or result in any water quality concerns.
Your Space to Learn More
This page is your space to stay informed about the project as it progresses. Here, you can explore:
Staff reports presented to the SCRD Board related to the groundwater investigation
Water supply sampling results and technical reports from the hospital well field site
A project timeline showing key milestones and the work underway to develop this potential new water source
Page published: 16 Mar 2026, 01:29 PM
Well Field Development Timeline
Groundwater Exploration Project Begins
Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital Well has finished this stage
In late 2024, and early 2025 the SCRD drilled five test wells around Sechelt as part of the groundwater exploration project.
Results from Groundwater Exploration Project Brought to the SCRD Board
Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital Well has finished this stage
In April 2025, results from the Groundwater Exploration Project were brought to the SCRD Board. The Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital Well was seen as the most promising option and in May, 2025 the Board directed staff to continue work on this new water source.
2025 - 2026 Agreements, Applications and Design
Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital Well is currently at this stage
In 2025, through to early 2026, several tasks are anticipated to be underway including
Ongoing monitoring of existing test well
Land Use Agreement with Vancouver Coastal Health
Water License Application
Continued engagement with shíshálh Nation and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
2026 - 2027 Design and Monitoring
this is an upcoming stage for Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital Well
Through 2026, the following will be worked on
Continued groundwater monitoring of existing test well
Request for Proposal for Wellfield Design and Monitoring Plan
Wellfield Design
Drill Two Production Sized Test Wells
Production wells groundwater monitoring & testingprogram initiated
2027 - 2028 Direction for Next Steps
this is an upcoming stage for Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital Well
In 2027, staff will seek further direction from the SCRD Board. This will follow a report which will outline an analysis of the groundwater monitoring undertaken in the area and further testing on the water.
