Stock photo of the damage caused by the Bush Creek wildfire courtesy of CFJC Today

By Liam Verster

A Dozen Permits Issued

Rebuilding efforts underway in area burned by Bush Creek wildfire

May 21, 2024 | 2:42 PM

Properties in the Shuswap damaged or destroyed by the Bush Creek wildfire are being rebuilt.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has issued building permits for 12 projects in the North Shuswap impacted by last summer’s wildfire, with another 10 permits being processed. Included in the projects are eight single-family homes.

“We are thrilled to have issued these building permits and see these residents move forward with their projects following the devastation caused by the Bush Creek East wildfire,” Gerald Christie, CSRD’s General Manager of Development Services, said.

“Rebuilding is happening now in the North Shuswap, and we are committed to working through the necessary processes with property owners as quickly as possible.”

The CSRD has also issued 11 development permits for the affected area, with another 11 in progress for rebuilding projects.

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There were 233 properties affected by the Bush Creek wildfire, and the CSRD said 109 of them would likely require a development permit before a building permit could be issued.

Residents affected by the wildfire and in need of rebuilding can access support in navigating the steps required for rebuilding by contacting the CSRD Development Services department.