Welcome to the District of Houston, BC

Upcoming Events

• Water Service Interruption - June 11, 2026

  Please be advised that a temporary water shut off is scheduled for:
  • Thursday, June 11 • Starting at 8:00 AM and potentially lasting until 5:00 PM

  Affected Areas:
  • Ambassador Trailer Court
  • Pleasant Valley Village
  • Potentially along 11th Street toward Butler Avenue

  This shut off is required to complete a water tie-in for the new housing project. Residents in affected areas are encouraged to plan ahead and store water for drinking and household use during this time.

  Please note that some water discoloration may occur once service is restored due to disturbance in the water lines. If colored water is experienced, residents are advised to run their cold water taps until the water clears.

  We appreciate your patience and understanding as this important infrastructure work is completed.

  11th Street Road Closure & Water Tie-In - May 27-June 15, 2026

  UPDATED: June 10, 2026

  We’d like to provide an update on the 11th Street road closure and ongoing construction.

  - The water service tie-in is now scheduled for June 11. Notices have gone out to affected residents.
  - Following this work, the contractor will complete backfilling and compaction of the trench before the road can safely reopen.
  - If all work proceeds as planned, the contractor is aiming to have 11th Street reopened by Monday, June 15.

  We will continue to share updates as we receive new information from the contractor.

  We understand delays like this are frustrating and appreciate your continued patience and cooperation as crews complete this necessary infrastructure work. Our goal is to reopen the road as soon as it is safe to do so.

  ORIGINAL POST: NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION
  Dates: May 27-June 10, 2026
  Location: 11th Street between Butler Ave & Avalon Ave
  Work Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  The District of Houston advises that contractors will be completing water, sanitary, and storm tie-ins along 11th Street beginning Wednesday, May 27 for two weeks.

  Please plan ahead, follow posted signs, and obey all traffic control personnel.

  Work Schedule & Impacts (May 27-June 10)
  - Full road closure: 11th Street between Butler Avenue & Avalon Avenue
  - Detour route: Butler Avenue à Riverbank Drive à Poplar Street à Omineca Way (through the fire gate and into Avalon Avenue)

  Water Shut-Off (Dates To Be Determined)
  - Water tie-ins will require water shut-off to the surrounding area.
  - The impacts of the water tie-in will be announced as soon as details are available.

  What to Expect
  - Local traffic detours.
  - Fenced pedestrian walkways and sidewalk closures.
  - Increased heavy equipment activity, traffic, noise, and dust.

  Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this work is completed.

  Questions? Contact the District office at (250) 845-2238 or doh@houston.ca.

  Steelhead Park Playground Officially Reopens

  The District of Houston is thrilled to announce the official reopening of the Steelhead Park Playground, now open for families, residents, and visitors to enjoy.

  To celebrate this exciting milestone, the District of Houston invites the community to attend a Grand Reopening Celebration and Community BBQ:

  Friday, June 19, 2026
  3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  Steelhead Park, Houston, BC

  This free event will bring residents together to explore the new playground, connect with neighbours, and celebrate this important investment in community infrastructure.

  Career Opportunity - Chief Administrative Officer

  The District of Houston has a career opportunity for an experienced leader to take on the permanent, full-time role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

  Full Job Description

  The CAO will be a visionary, strategic thinker with top level communication skills and sound political judgement. They are a tactful negotiator that is able to always represent the District’s interests with integrity. The CAO is a venerable generalist that is capable at navigating complex technical issues and translating knowledge in a manner that supports informed decision making by Council and staff.

  Deadline to apply: Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM

  A Community Message from CAO Pinchbeck

  Tuesday, June 2, 2026

  PRESS RELEASE: Read the press release here.

   

   

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