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Around Town Kwispaa LNG project on hold
The Huu-ay-aht First Nation says Steelhead LNG has pulled out of a planned development at Sarita Bay, just months after it was announced as a major milestone.
Your Weekly North Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- New 70-unit rental apartment building in Campbell River.
- New 50 lot subdivision in Courtenay.
- Tenders for Boiler Upgrades at two Comox Valley schools.
Around Town: City of Campbell River Home energy efficiency
Interested in improving energy efficiency? Three short videos from the City of Campbell River provide information and incentive reminders for homeowners and builders. The short videos focus on: How to improve home comfort and reduce energy bill, Building to the BC Energy Step Code, and Incentives available. (more…)
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- NIC seeks Expressions of Interest for proposed student housing complex
- CVRD Equalization Basin project to be tendered in the spring
- Campbell River seeking Marine Engineering Consulting firm to assess Seagull Walkway
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Village of Cumberland approves detailed design for new Fire Hall
- AFC Construction seeking sub-trade bids for project in Ucluelet
- 51 unit apartment building in Campbell River moving forward.
Around Town VIREB January Market Update
According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) January Statistics, the mortgage stress test is taking a toll on housing sales throughout the province with sales of single-family homes from Duncan to Port Hardy dropping by 28 per cent from one year ago.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note
- Union Bay Improvement District issues tender for the construction of new Water Treatment Plant and Reservoir.
- Construction on 24 new townhouse units in Courtenay will begin soon.
- Nine new and previously published tenders.
Around Town
Employment Opportunity Cumberland Senior Planner
The Village of Cumberland has experienced significant growth in recent years, with 1300 Cumberland residents having moved to the community between 2011 and 2016. The Official Community Plan indicates that known development could bring more than 4,000 new housing units.
(more…)Editor’s Note January 30, 2019 Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue:
- $10 million BC Transit Project in Campbell River to begin this spring,
- 84-unit apartment building Anderton Place in Comox to be complete this summer, and
- 44-Modular Housing Project in Powell River to begin this spring.
Around Town Seniors Care Beds for the Comox Valley
The Ministry of Health held a press release last week and announced that they are bringing 150 long term and end of life permanent beds to the Comox Valley through their partnership with Providence Health Care (PRCC) and Golden Life Management.
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