Chilliwack council gives tentative nod to ‘camping vacation community’ on the Fraser River

Chilliwack council gives tentative nod to ‘camping vacation community’ on the Fraser River

The rezoning proposal for a riverside campground and tourist destination on the Fraser River got a tentative thumbs-up from Chilliwack council at the April 21 meeting despite the risks. Council had two choices. Plan A was to follow the staff recommendation to deny the rezoning application, given the existing erosion and flood risks at the riverfront site on Cartmell Road, near Island 22. Plan B was to have staff work with the project proponent t…