Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Port Alberni: New 40-unit affordable housing project.
- Courtenay: New 60 unit supportive housing and 40 bed permanent overnight shelter.
- Lund: District is seeking a Design-Builder for extending the Community Recreation Centre.
Port Alberni: New 40-unit affordable housing project.
The M’akola Housing Society has received funding through the province’s Community Housing Fund for a 40-unit project in Port Alberni. The project will include 40 units of affordable rentals for families and seniors at 2866 Fourth Avenue, in the former Woodward’s parking lot. In June 2023, Council approved rezoning for a 8 unit townhome development and AFC Construction was issued a $1.4 million building permit for the first fourplex in October 2023.
Courtenay: New 60 unit supportive housing and 40 bed permanent overnight shelter.
BC Housing has announced the purchase of 925 Braidwood Avenue for a proposed supportive housing and permanent overnight shelter in Courtenay. The housing project is expected to contain approximately 60 units, as well as a separate, permanent, purpose-built shelter with room for approximately 40 beds. The buildings are also proposed to have additional space to be used as an extreme weather response shelter during cold weather. Once approved by the city council, the site will be rezoned for the proposed use. City council adopted a rezoning bylaw amendment for a proposed 161 unit senior’s care facility on this property in 2020. The site is located adjacent to the RCMP building, is zoned multi-family, and is currently vacant with minimal vegetation. Construction is scheduled to begin early in 2025, and council is considering a variety of construction options including a modular facility.
Lund: District is seeking a Design-Builder for extending the Community Recreation Centre.
The qathet Regional District is seeking a Design-Builder consisting of design-build construction contractor, prime consultant (architect) and associated sub-consultants and subcontractors to design, construct, and deliver an extensive upgrade of the Northside Community Recreation Centre. The project includes an update of the current Community Centre and an increase in floor area by 6,020 sq.ft. to approx. 10,885 sq.ft. The project includes a ½ court basketball gym; Hall for 200 people; Stage for theatrical/musical productions; Commercial-grade kitchen renovation; Wheelchair accessibility; New gender-neutral washrooms; Storage space related to expected usage; and a connecting welcoming foyer. The Board is expected to award the project on July 3, 2024. The project must be substantially completed by March 31, 2026. Based on a feasibility study in 2023, the new addition was estimated to cost between $4 million and $5.7 million. This tender closes May 31.
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