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Chair of the CRD Wastewater Treatment Board resigns

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Jane Bird moves on to position with Canada Infrastructure Bank

The woman who has led the Capital Regional District's Wastewater Treatment Board since 2016 has handed in her resignation, which means the CRD is searching for a replacement.

Jane Bird on a new position as a board members with the Canada Infrastructure Bank, a federal Crown corporation which will fund projects across the country.  As such, she is not allowed to work for a local government.

Until the CRD finds a replacement  Vice Chair Don Fairbairn will move up to chair the wastewater board.

The board is directing construction of Greater Victoria's $765-million wastewater treatment system.