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Editor’s Note January 23, 2019: Your Weekly North Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue:
- Defence Construction Canada releases $1.8 million standing offer
- District of Tofino reviewing Official Community Plan amendment application
- BC Housing Modular Housing project in Courtenay complete in March
Around Town: Public feedback sought on upgrades to Comox and Courtenay sewer service
Goals and objectives have been set for the regional district’s sewer service liquid waste management plan (LWMP) for Comox and Courtenay. Two information sessions will be held at the end of January to update the public, introduce the options and collect preliminary comments. The public is invited to come to an open house to review the information and chat with the project team.
Editor’s Note: January 16, 2019: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue:
- Building Links 2018 construction statistics for Comox Valley and Campbell River,
- Proposed four-storey mixed-use Building in Cumberland receives approval, and
- Senior’s facility in Powell River moving forward.
Around Town: January Market Minute by Kutyn
The Numbers Are In…
For Comox Valley and Campbell River, the trends for the Zone Totals for 2018 (sales across all market sectors) are remarkably similar. For the Comox Valley, the total sales of $783 Million was down 2% from last year, but reflecting a 10% increase in the average price. The Campbell River market was off 6% to $346 Million, with a 17% increase in the average price. For the month of December alone, sales in the Comox Valley were off 38% to $31 Million, while sales in Campbell River were off 31% to $13 Million.
(more…)Editor’s Note: January 9th 2019: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Constructions News
In this Week’s Issue:
- Defence Construction Canada issues Advanced Notice for possible $45 million project
- New Four-storey mixed use building proposed in Cumberland
- 143 unit independent-living seniors facility moves forward
Around Town: Sellers’ Market Transitioning
According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) November Statistics, sales of single-family homes from Duncan to Port Hardy were down 28 per cent from November 2017 and 21 per cent from October 2018. Despite lower demand, however, year-over-year prices of single-family homes continue to rise in most VIREB communities. (more…)
Editor’s Note: December 19, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
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. (more…)
Around Town: BC Building Codes and Webinar
The new BC Building Codes including Fire and Plumbing came into effective December 10.
All building permits received in the City of Campbell River before December 10 will be assessed under the previous requirements; anything onward will be under the revised code. It’s expected that all municipalities are following these same guidelines. If you have a current building permit, check with your municipality for updates. (more…)
Editor’s Note: December 12, 2018: Your Weekly Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue:
- Construction begun on Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens in Port Alberni.
- Second and third reading for a 100-unit affordable housing apartment complex in Port Hardy
- Developer proposes rezoning 38 acres in Powell River
Editor’s Note: December 5, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue
- CFB Comox Hangar 7 project will consist of multi-trade work packages.
- North Island Seniors Housing Foundation hoping to move forward with Housing Complex in Port Hardy.
- North Island College Campbell River has released tender for interior work on Building 400.
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