Your Weekly North Vancouver Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Comox Valley: DP approved for 46 site RV Park in Fanny Bay
- Comox: Vampire Pavilion work is underway
- Campbell River: Wind energy project proposed northeast of the City
Comox Valley: DP approved for 46 site RV Park in Fanny Bay
The Electoral Area Services Committee has approved a revised Commercial and Industrial (Form and Character) Development Permit (DP) application for development of a Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park containing 46 camping sites (43 RV sites and three tent sites), two tourist accommodation units, a single-detached dwelling, and several related buildings for 5.3 acres on Holiday Road. The applicant had previously proposed a similar development in 2022, which was approved, but not issued due to the landscaping security deposit not being received. The primary changes to the proposal include a reduction in the number of camping sites from 54 to 46, the addition of two tourist accommodation units (cabins), with minor adjustments to the layout and proposed buildings. The proposed related buildings include ten recreation facility buildings (including three recreational facility buildings, one clubhouse, one library, two washroom/laundry/shower buildings, one bike shed, and two covered BBQ areas); one accessory office building; and one accessory retail building (reception/store). There are two accesses to the site: one from Holiday Road and the other from Riml Road, with an internal driveway loop to access the camping sites and related buildings. The property is within the Fanny Bay Water Works District and Fanny Bay Fire Protection Local Service Areas but does not have a water connection; it relies on a private well and wastewater treatment system. A landscape security deposit of $133,750.00 is required before the permit will be issued.
Comox: Vampire Pavilion work is underway
Vampire Pavilion Work is underway on the footings for a new building that will house the de Havilland Vampire plane, first introduced to the Canadian Airforce in 1945. A group of Comox Valley citizens has been instrumental in advancing this project, collaborating with staff from 19 Wing Comox to bring it to fruition. Kinetic Construction is leading the build and has issued a select tender for trades. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2025 as funding is raised.
Campbell River: Wind energy project proposed northeast of the City
The Brewster Wind Project, a joint initiative between Capstone Infrastructure and the Wei Wai Kum First Nation, is a proposed wind energy development located approximately 40 km northeast of Campbell River. The project plans to install around 30 wind turbines, potentially generating up to 200 megawatts of renewable energy. This capacity could significantly boost Vancouver Island’s current power resources, which stand at a total of 471 megawatts. The project aligns with BC Hydro’s recent ‘Call for Power’ initiative, aiming to engage private-sector proposals for renewable energy development. If approved, community engagement is expected to begin in 2025, with an environmental assessment process targeted for completion by 2028. Once operational, the wind farm could have a 30-year lifespan and provide a sustainable energy source for the region. This collaboration emphasizes both renewable energy goals and partnership with Indigenous communities in sustainable development.
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