Ourageous speculation on Duncan's proposed "boundary realignment"...
As I'm sure many are aware, the City of Duncan has recently announced they are moving forward with a study to review a "boundary realignment" of the boundary with North Cowichan [NC]. Used the North Cowichan online GIS map to highlight the area above using the 'Area Measurement Tool.' That resource is located here.
Caveats:
- First and foremost, I'm a recent resident of North Cowichan and as I'm not originally from the area, my sense of who does "...think of themselves as being from Duncan," isn't well developed.
- Second, I don't know how First Nations factor into this and what input, if any they have on this study or boundary change.
- Third, while I understand that Duncan was originally part of NC, it's functionally an independant municipal entity. I'm curious/don't understand why it wouldn't seek to incorporate parts of "Duncan that are in the CVRD.
- Maybe because they are 'blocked' by adjacent First Nations lands?
This is just my broad brush interpretation of what contiguous urbanized areas might be counted, and more than a bit dramatic in my estimation, but it's a worrisome proposal regardless, particularly given the loss of the Crofton Pulp Mill and the amount of taxable lands adjacent to Duncan itself that may potentially be lost if a realignment does take place. Also, super weird, because there's no way I can figure this could be made into a "...mutual benefit for both municipalities..."