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Wishing you a Happy and Safe Holiday Season
It is traditional for us at this time of year to thank the staff in all of the municipal offices for their assistance in providing us with timely and pertinent information throughout the year. We also extend our appreciation to the consultants, architects, engineers, realtors, contractors, project managers, builders and developers who share up-to-date information on the projects that we report on.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Campbell River: First and Second readings approved for two projects with the potential for over 200 residential lots.
- Tofino: First phase of a 72-unit affordable housing is expected to begin in the Spring.
- 2021 Calendar: The Building Links desk calendar available online for printing.
VIREB November market update in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) November statistics, a total of 422 single-family detached properties (excluding acreage and waterfront) sold on the MLS® System compared to 318 the previous year.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Courtenay: Proposed 48 unit multi residential development on Crown Isle Drive.
- Campbell River: Proposed four storey, 49 unit apartment building on Peterson Road.
- Port Alberni: RFP released for LED lighting upgrades at the Multiplex.
Island-wide Q3 building permits rebound in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
According to the Vancouver Island Construction Association Q3 report on construction activity, the total value of building permits issued during the third quarter of 2020 rebounded to $681.6 million, or 40 per cent above the second quarter of 2020.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Courtenay: December public hearings for a 30 unit residential/commercial condo and a 137 unit rental project.
- Campbell River: Rezoning application submitted for a five storey, 70 unit rental building.
- Hornby Island: DP approved for 15 residential units and a new building for the Thatch Pub.
Mandatory masks in workplaces in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
On November 19, the provincial health officer announced new orders requiring everyone in all indoor public and retail settings and workplaces to wear a mask.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox: Valley Self Storage is expanding.
- Campbell River: Approvals are proceeding for a 50 Unit Condo building.
- Powell River: BC Energy Step Code requirements expected by January.
BC Real Estate Market Continues Record Pace In Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
Pent-up demand is fueling the housing market across B.C. A report released last week from the BC Real Estate Association shows that sales jumped nearly 44 percent last month compared to October 2019.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Courtenay: $15 million building permit issued for 118-unit apartment building.
- Campbell River: Council adopts zoning bylay amendment for 79-unit apartment building.
- qathet Regional District: Accepting proposals for processing of organics within qRD.
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