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Editor’s Note November 2, 2016: Bid results for new Water Treatment Building expected on Nov. 21
In This Issue: Bid results for new Water Treatment Building located at the John Hart Lake expected on Nov. 21 Finneron Hyundai in Courtenay has announced plans for a possible new dealership New designs for Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds will be presented at a public...
Around Town: Progress Report on John Hart Dam in Campbell River
Stephen Watson of BC Hydro has provided an update to the John Hart Dam project in Campbell River. Upstream of the dam, crews continue with the concrete work for water intake and maintenance gates. Rock breaking and shear-line drilling is being used to create a trench...
New Roofing Tenders Out For Campbell River – Site Meetings on Nov. 1st
The City of Campbell River has three new roofing tenders out this week. Site meetings will be held on Tuesday Nov. 1 for all three. The City of Campbell River invites tenders for the Discovery Pier Roof Replacement. This contract includes the following generalized...
Editor’s Note October 26, 2016: 19 Wing Comox named as training facility for Search and Rescue
In This Issue: 19 Wing Comox named as training facility for Search and Rescue Constructions starts on $4.8 million Riverwalk building St. Joseph's General Hospital issues tender for Construction Management firms The training facility for the new Search and Rescue...
Around Town: Town of Comox meets new development application processing timelines
As part of its Strategic Plan for 2012, Council established the goal of reducing development application processing timelines. In response to Council’s strategic goal, the Planning Procedures Bylaw was replaced in 2014 with one that requires earlier and expanded...
Help MARS build new wildlife hospital with dinner at Prime Chophouse
The Mountaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) and the Prime Chophouse & Wine Bar are holding a fundraising dinners this ThursdayOctober 27th. All funds raised at the event will go towards constructing a new hospital and flight pen to help eagles and other wildlife...
Editor’s Note October 19, 2016: Third Quarter Construction Statistics
In This Issue: Construction statistics CVRD identifying solutions for waste water in Royston/Union Bay Strathcona Gardens receiving major renovation Construction statistics In this issue, we feature our third quarter construction statistics. The building of single...
Around Town: Volunteers wanted for 3.5 Acre Waterfront Site Task Force
The City of Campbell River is looking for seven people to help create a spectacular new waterfront area in the heart of Campbell River. Interested? Members of the Waterfront Site Task Force will help to develop: community-endorsed principles for development and...
Editor’s Note October 12, 2016: St. Joseph’s Hospital designing Residential Care Facility in Comox
In This Issue St. Joseph's Hospital designing Residential Care Facility in Comox CVRD issues tender for Sports Centre Heat Reclaim Upgrade Structural seismic renovations required at Cortes Island Elementary - Jr School St. Joseph's Hospital designing Residential Care...
Around Town: One Day Passive House Design Workshop in Nanaimo
The Regional District of Nanaimo is sponsoring a special 1-day introduction to Passive House course at a reduced rate! This one-day foundation course will provide participants with a fundamental understanding of the elements of the Passive House design, which leads to...