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Building Permits Quarterly Statistics In Around Town
The Comox Valley to Campbell River building permit total values for the first quarter of 2024 have increased by 51% compared to the first quarter in 2023. However, that is due to a $45,000,000 permit for renovations to the Strathcona Recreation Centre in Campbell River. Without that permit, total values for the first quarter would have decreased by 16%.
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Port Alberni: Construction starts for 35 unit housing project.
- Courtenay: Over 110 new units now renting for three projects.
- Campbell River: Construction starts for 40 unit upscale apartment building.
- Building Permits: First quarter statistics for the Comox Valley and Campbell River.
Vancouver Island Real Estate Market Update In Around Town
Last month’s housing market was calmer than expected, with 291 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, down 22 per cent from March 2023. Sales of condos came in at 84 units, increasing by 27 per cent from 2023. In the row/townhouse category, 82 units sold, up by 9 per cent from 2023.
The board-wide benchmark price (MLS® Home Price Index) of a single-family increased 5% year-over-year up to $765,600 in March 2024; apartment’s 2% to $395,000; and townhomes 1% to $545,200.
| SF MLS ® | Average Sale $ | $ Change |
| Comox Valley | $947,555 | +11% last March |
| Campbell River | $766,992 | +13% last March |
| Port Alberni/West | $583,496 | -0.6% last March |
| Powell River | $636,083 | -4% last March |
Comparing March 2023 and March 2024, the number of single family units sold in Campbell River decreased from 44 to 24 with a benchmark price of $677,500; Comox Valley decreased from 75 to 48 with a benchmark price of $856,300; Port Alberni-West Coast decreased from 29 to 27 with a benchmark price of $528,800; and Powell River decreased from 30 to 23.
Source: VIREB and PRSCREBÂ Market Stats
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Port Alberni: zoning approved for five storey 25-unit condo building
- Comox Valley: information session for proposed mandatory septic regulatory program
- Port Hardy: district providing land for up to 24 unit housing projectÂ
$15 million Apprenticeship Program Completed in Around Town
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has announced completion of the Apprenticeship Services program, funded by the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy. The program closed on March 31st, 2024.
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Port Alberni: New 40-unit affordable housing project.
- Courtenay: New 60 unit supportive housing and 40 bed permanent overnight shelter.
- Lund: District is seeking a Design-Builder for extending the Community Recreation Centre.
BC Housing Relatively Calm Heading into Spring in Around Town
The BC Real Estate Association reports that a total of 5,497 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® systems in February 2024, an increase of 15.3 per cent from February 2023.
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We hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend.
This week’s issue includes recently released Tenders and Building Permits.
The weekly issue will be condensed following the Easter and July, August and September long weekends, returning to full issues the week following. Â
See you next week!
Building Links Construction Reports and Statistics: The weekly #1 construction projects resource for 30 years. New and updated projects, permits, tenders, and industry connections for Vancouver Island – Central North, West Coast and Powell River. Helping you build connections so you can build communities! Where are you getting your information from? Support local trades – Subscribe Now!
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Powell River: Airport runway rehabilitation awarded to Upland Contracting Ltd.Â
- Campbell River: Urban Containment Boundary extension for proposed 350+ units.Â
- Quadra Island: Changes to the Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge for a Treatment Centre.Â
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note
- Ucluelet: Design and Construction Management Services tender for the Lost Shoe Creek Water Treatment Plant
- Union Bay: Detailed Design tender for new Fire Hall.
- Campbell River: Services Design and Costing tender for unserviced Airport lots.Â
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