What's New in the Community of Tuwanek

Last Updated: 22-Jul-2008

Tuwanek Launches AED for Community

The Tuwanek Community will be one of the first on the Sunshine Coast to have its own AED (Automated External Defibrillator) thanks to the support of Chris and Krista Cutlan of the Tuwanek Hotel and At The Waters Edge Spa. This new equipment will be located in the office of the Tuwanek Hotel and is available 24/7 for any member of the community in the event of an emergency.

Please note: we are stocking adult pads as well as ped pads for infants.

In the Event of a heart attack response times to Tuwanek are typically 12-20 min reducing the life expectancy of the patient from 95 % down to 5%. This new state of the art AED is easy to use and can dramatically improve the chances of survival until medical emergency response in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.

In the event of an Emergency and Suspected Heart Attack:

• Call 911
• Have someone stay with the patient or call a neighbour
• Go to The Tuwanek Hotel day or night – Ring Office – someone is always available 24/7
• AED is located in Main office area along with a medical first aid kit
• Our staff are trained in the use of the AED as well as our Mangers but please take the time to review the demo as it is designed for public use and everyone should know how it works.

Learn More information about AED:

• General Information
• Frequently Asked Questions about AED
• Please take the time to study the Demo / Training - click here
• CPR Refresher Course- click here
• AED (Automated External Defibrillator) - view demo

For more information call Chris or Krista at 604.885.3442
or stop in and we would be happy to demo.

BEAR WATCH THIS WEEK

July 12, 2008 - 1 small yearling in Tuwanek. We have named him Scraggle Bear.....Keep your eyes open and garbage indoors.
>> Click for more info

Red Tide - Tuwanek Area
See Fishery Notices for our Area

It's a sure sign summer is here...

It's a sure sign summer is just around the corner when Chuck and Stella arrive back for the season. This cute couple have made Tuwanek Beach their home for the past three years.

Time to get your cottage ready for summer, Visit our handy links section for local businesses that can help you with everything from pumping your septic to cleaning your chimney after the winter months.

Traveling on BC Highways? Visit Drive Safe BC for the latest road conditions or just click here

Diving at Tuwanek

Ever wanted to know what’s under all that clear blue seas... click on the link below to come for a dive and visit the seals. Thanks to Geoff at H20 Productions for some great underwater video of the Sunshine Coast area. Watch the website for our new Diving Section – coming this summer with daily visibility reports for the area.

» Click to view seal playing

Dolphins in Sechelt Inlet

Divers and Sea Kayakers have been treated to Pacific White sided Dolphins all summer in Sechelt Inlet. If you have never been underwater you will enjoy this video clip courtesy of Geoff at GandH20 Productions.

» Click to view underwater dolphin video

Developments in process in and
around the surrounding areas of Tuwanek

This strata development is located directly above Tuwanek on the mountainside overlooking the Sechelt Inlet. The developer is currently at the permit stages and has completed all engineering and geotechnical work on the property. From attending the public hearing they plan to phase in the lots over the next 2-3 years and the development will consist of 34 1.5 acre lots which are estimated to be in the 450-600 k$ range and when fully developed will have higher end homes in the 1.5- 2.0 M$ range.

Silverback Development
- Located halfway between Sechelt and The Community of Tuwanek
www.district.sechelt.bc.ca/cityhall/notices/20061017-silverback.pdf

The development has just received final approval and is now in the permit stages. It is one of the largest developments on the Sunshine Coast. It is located north of Porpoise Bay Provincial Park and south of the Sechelt Heritage Forest approx. 5 min drive from Tuwanek.

The development when completed will result in the creation of the following:

• 1,600 residential dwelling units, comprised of single family and multiple     family homes
• a 120 room lodge/hotel and conference centre
• 3,000 square meters of tourist commercial and neighbourhood
   commercial floor space
• 66 hectare signature golf course with club house
• 57 hectares of parks and open space which will be accessible to the    public.