The Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose First Nation) had a major problem. The majority of thee individual onsite septic system tile fields were failing. The raw sewage was breaking out of the ground and flowing to areas where children played, which caused a major health problem for the community.

This was also a serious environmental problem as their sewer ran through the ditches and creeks in their village to the foreshore of Nanoose Bay.

This project in Toquart Bay, Barclay Sound, BC involved the design and construction of a commercial marina for 60 small craft, including floats, breakwater, moorings, anchors, etc. within a highly sensitive marine environment adjacent to the Pacific Rim National Park.

The foreshore development included support infrastructure such as roads, parking, utilities and design of future service facilities.

Glen Oaks is a new type of Sustainable Community that protects the beauty of the existing environment, enhances the diversity of the vegetation and wildlife and reduces the amount of pavement to create green space. This multi-phased subdivision, with over 300 view lots, is set in a rugged area on a hilltop with sensitive wetlands.

Chatwin Engineering used innovative approaches to meet the development needs in this topographically challenging property. Detailed design included storm drainage analysis, lot grading, roadway, servicing, and a water pump station.