AGM

It is that time of year again. Our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Saturday April 18^th at 9:30am at the Legion in Van Anda. Reports and draft financials will be available on the website and at the office the week prior. If you believe changes are needed, come to the AGM! This year, there will be two Trustee positions for election. Do you, or anyone you know, want to be part of managing our important resources?

NEXT MEETING

The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Apr 15^th at 1:30pm in the community meeting room in the Credit Union.

METER PILOT PROJECT

We have reached a milestone; fifty percent of the meters have been installed. A big thank-you to our great community for your support of this project, and to a fantastic installation team.

WILDFIRE

Do you want to be part of an organization that provides a vital community service? You might consider joining the Wildfire Fire Suppression team focused on fighting forest fires. The BC S-100 ticket means you could also help off-island as needs arise in other parts of the province. Please contact Fire Chief Mark Robert 604-414-9662 or firechief@vananda.ca for more information.

CONTACT INFO

Please let us know your questions or concerns! contact@vananda-id.ca – 604-486-7035

WATER EMERGENCY

No water, low water pressure, and leaks: always contact the Water Operator 1-672-882-9901.

Your message will be forwarded directly to the Water Operator.

Van Anda Improvement District – Community Update

Thank you to everyone in our community for staying engaged and informed. We’d like to share a few important updates and reminders.

Meter Project Update

The water meter project continues to make good progress. More meters are now installed, tested, and online, helping us better understand system use and losses. Thanks to everyone for your patience as we work through the project. We are unearthing several treasures; from a horseshoe to a water main we didn’t know we had. And remember to watch out for road work. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Parcel Taxes

A lot of people are asking what Parcel Taxes are about. The short answer is funding for water infrastructure. This supplies potable water to customers, and for fire fighting. The same system supplies homes and fire hydrants.

The long answer is on our website: https://vananda-id.ca/water-rates/

Board Meeting

New accessible location. The next monthly Board Meeting is Wednesday March 11^th at 1:30pm in the Community Meeting Room in the Credit Union.

Van Anda Fire Department

Are you interested in joining the department? Give us a call, send us an email, or drop by the Firehall on practice night, Monday evenings at 6pm

Contact Us

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out: 604-486-7035 or contact@vananda-id.ca

For water emergencies, phone 1-672-882-9901

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we continue to improve water services for our community.

Van Anda Improvement District – Community Update

Thank you to everyone in our community for staying engaged and informed. We’d like to share a few important updates and reminders.

Court of Revision

Saturday, February 7, 2026

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Court of Revision provides an opportunity for Trustees to hear and resolve concerns related to Parcel Tax assessments and other related matters.

An appointment is not required, but booking one in advance will help speed up the process.

To make an appointment or to get more information: phone 604-486-7035 or email contact@vananda-id.ca

Invoices Reminder

If you have not yet received your annual invoice, please contact the office so we can ensure your account information is up to date.

2026 Rate Increase Report

This is a reminder that a detailed report on the 2026 rate increase is available. vananda-id.ca/2026-water-rate-update/

The report explains the reasons for the increase, including rising operational costs and steps being taken to improve fairness and long-term affordability. Thank you to those who have already taken the time to review it.

Meter Project Update

The water meter project continues to make good progress. More meters are now installed, tested, and online, helping us better understand system use and losses. This work is an important step toward improved efficiency, leak detection, and fairer billing in the future.

Contact Us

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out: 604-486-7035 or contact@vananda-id.ca

For water emergencies, phone 1-672-882-9901

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we work to improve water services for the Van Anda community.

Season’s Greetings from VAID!

As we reflect on the past year, we want to extend our sincere thanks to all our residents for your patience and support during what has been a very challenging year. Despite the difficulties, we’ve made important progress to ensure a continued, reliable water supply and to build a foundation for better affordability in the future. We look forward to working together in the coming year to keep our community strong, resilient, and well-served.

Annual Invoices

Water Tolls and Parcel Tax invoices for 2026 will be mailed out in early January. If you do not receive your invoice by mid-January, please contact us so we can ensure your account is up to date.

Annual newsletters for both Water and the Fire Department will be included with your invoice.

2026 Rate Increase

We’re committed to keeping water service safe, reliable, and transparent. For 2026 the average household is seeing around a 13% increase. Key drivers include higher costs for treatment plant parts, cartridge filters, and labor, plus adjustments to ensure leak-related costs are shared more fairly across all customer categories.

A full report with details, FAQs, and tables is available here.

VAID Payment Plan

VAID offers a payment plan option. For more information, please visit the payments page. Then, email or mail us your proposed payment plan details and make the first payment by March 10. If you need assistance with planning or have questions, please contact us—we’re here to help.

Meter Project Updates

More meters have been installed, and the new Copper Queen line installation is complete.

All costs for this project are covered by Provincial Government funding.

Working on your waterline?

Please check with us before making changes to your waterlines—recent cut-offs have occurred for those who didn’t!

Contact & Support

Questions or feedback? Email contact@vananda-id.ca or call 604-486-7035.

Water emergency: 1-672-882-9901