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Year to Date Building Statistics in Around Town
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Compared to 2019, the 2020 year to date construction values for the Comox Valley and Campbell River increased by 17.46% ($24.8 million). That increase is driven by large commercial projects in Courtenay.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Courtenay: Rezoning application for 251 rental units submitted
- Powell River: City pre-qualifying general contractors for wastewater treatment plant
- Building Links: Year-to-Date building permits statistics
VIREB June Market Update in Around Town
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According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) June Statistics, 479 single-family (SF) homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System compared to 246 the previous month and 406 in June 2019.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- The City of Campbell River received a development permit application for 6-storey residential building.
- Contract to build new Salmon Point Pub and Restaurant awarded
- Tenders amounting to over $60 million
Saratoga Speedway Campground In Around Town
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After 40 years under the same ownership, Black Creek’s Saratoga Speedway has been sold to Rob and Lee Leighton.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Campbell River: Rezoning application for 60-unit rental apartment building.
- Comox: Building permit submitted for 208 unit multi-residential and commercial development.
- Courtenay: Planning in works for duplex development in Courtenay.
Sales, Sales, Sales! In Around Town
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In the Comox Valley, single family house sales in June were up 293% compared to May. Sales were up 56% this June compared to June 2019, with a 16% increase in the average price to $627,920 on 96 sales. In Campbell River, June sales were up 240% compared to May.
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In This Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Port Hardy: $2.9 million Arena Revitalization Project moving forward.
- Comox: New single family development planned for Comox.
- Courtenay: A development permit application for senior’s care facility approved.
Mass Timber Use in B.C. buildings in Around Town
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Last month, the provincial government appointed Ravi Kahlon, Parliamentary Secretary for Forests and Natural Resource Operations, to lead the expansion of mass timber in B.C. buildings. “Mass timber is key to diversifying and creating a more resilient forest sector,” said Kahlon.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Tofino: 84-unit multi-family affordable housing development moving forward.
- Powell River: New location for estimated $9 million Emergency Services Facility being reviewed.
- Campbell River: Five-storey, 79 unit affordable apartment building proceeding to electronic public hearing.
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