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Cumberland Employment Opportunity in Around Town
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The Village of Cumberland is seeking a full-time, permanent Planner 1. The Planner 1 plays an integral role in the review and processing of planning and subdivision applications, and assists in the development of planning policies, guidelines and regulations related to urban design, heritage and community development.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Tofino: 24-single family lots with suites and a four-storey 55-unit rental building
- Campbell River: Open houses scheduled for the Steep Slope Development Permit Guidelines
- Tahsis: $1.89 million grant received for relocating the fire hall
Vancouver Island Real Estate Market Update In Around Town
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Last month, 488 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, an eight per cent decrease from one year ago and a 25 per cent increase from April. Sales of condo apartments came in at 86 units, declining by seven per cent from May 2022. In the row/townhouse category, 94 units sold, down nine per cent.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Tofino: Construction continues for 72 units in 2 affordable apartment buildings
- Comox Valley Regional District: Upcoming information sessions for the Sewer Conveyance Project and the Sewer Extension South Project.
- Courtenay: Approvals moving forward for North Island College’s student housing project.
CMHC forecasts increased housing shortages in Around Town
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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has released its Housing Market Outlook.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Union Bay: new Fire Hall proposed for 2024
- Campbell River: variance requested for 24 unit townhouse development
- Powell River: 141 apartment buildings under construction, developer is seeking specified trades
Bridge maintenance Highway 19 in Around Town
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Following northbound bridge maintenance last month on the Tsable River Bridge, the Inland Island Highway 19 will be closed southbound from Buckley Bay Road starting on May 24. According to Mainroad North Island Contracting, joint armour replacement will be done at the Tsable River Bridge.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Courtenay: Naut’sa Mawt 40-unit affordable apartment building
- Black Creek: water connection suspension may be lifted this Fall
- Campbell River: approvals for a new 35 unit four-storey apartment building
BC Hydro Ladore spillway gates seismic upgrade project in Around Town
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BC Hydro has issued a request for proposal to obtain a general contractor for the Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project. The planned seismic upgrade to the gates will enable the facility to continue to safely pass water downstream following a major earthquake or during a major flood event.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Port Alberni: 76 unit Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
- Cumberland: Coal Valley Estates Phases 10 & 11
- Campbell River: Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project
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