qathet, BC – The qathet Regional District (qRD) is pleased to announce the receipt of grant funding for two electric vehicle charging stations. The stations will be installed at Shelter Point and Klah Ah Men Lund Gazebo Regional Parks. The qathet Regional District is the only local government west of Saskatchewan to receive this funding.
Through its Charged for Change program, presented in partnership with Earth Day Canada, Aviva Canada will cover 100 percent of project costs, estimated at just under $80,000, for the purchase, supply and installation of two dual-plug Flo CoRe+ MAX Level 2 Charging Stations. The cost estimates include a single-pedestal Level 2 charging station with dual-plugs, a new hydro-pole if required, new overhead lighting and all signage and protective infrastructure for the charging station.
FLO’s Level 2 chargers are compatible with major North American EV models (either directly or with a connector), and are accessible by downloading the FLO App or other ChargePoint roaming partner apps (EVgo, Ionity, Allego, Innogy, EVBox and others) or as a guest user by providing and email address and credit card number. The Flo EV charging station communicates wirelessly through a built-in cellular gateway, so no wired or fixed internet connection is required. Revenue generated from the use of the EV charging station will cover electricity costs and, depending on usage, may also cover the annual fees for the service. Expenses over and above revenue will be paid from the Regional Parks Services budget. Surplus revenue generated from the EV charging station will be returned to the Regional Parks Operating budget.
“We would like to thank the Charged for Change program, for supporting EV charging infrastructure in our region,” said Clay Brander, qRD Regional Board Chair. “A well-distributed EV charging network ensures that tourists and locals can confidently travel throughout our region without range anxiety, encouraging longer stays, improved access and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.”
To view the Aviva Canada press release please visit: https://www.aviva.ca/en/press-releases/2025/charged-for-change-year-three-announcement/
About the qathet Regional District:
The qathet Regional District serves the rural areas from Lund to sḵelhp (Saltery Bay), the City of Powell River, Texada Island, Savary Island, and Lasqueti Island. The qRD provides some services, through contract, to Tla’amin Nation. To learn more please visit qathet.ca.
CONTACT:
Mikhael Drosdovech, Manager of Assets and Capital Projects
#202 – 4675 Marine Avenue
Powell River, BC V8A 2L2
P: (604) 485-2260
E: MDrosdovech@qathet.ca