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Second Quarter Building Permit Statistics in Around Town
This week’s Building Links report includes the year to day building permit statistics. The $201,292,112 total permit value for 2024 is 8% lower than January to June 2023. Courtenay is down 61% due primarily to five multi-storey buildings started in June 2023 that are now wrapping up construction. Campbell River is up 108%, due primarily to a March 2024 permit for $45 million for renovations to the Strathcona Recreation Centre.
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Courtenay: moving forward with the $6.6+ million 6th Street Pedestrian Bridge project
- Powell River: the first of two apartments buildings is complete, 141 total units
- Campbell River: Construction Management Services requests for a 45 unit apartment building and a childcare building
VICA Offering Concrete Flatworks Seminar in Around Town
On August 8, VICA and Herold Engineering are hosting a virtual and in-person seminar on addressing scaling issues for concrete flatwork.
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Bamfield: referendum for $18 million sewer connection
- Cumberland and Comox: $47 million expansions at two schools
- Powell River: proposed 54 residential lots with up-to 4 dwelling units each
Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 737 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in June. 359 single-family homes sold, down 15 per cent from June 2023. Sales of condos came in at 82 units, decreasing by 24 per cent. In the row/townhouse category, 91 units sold, down eight per cent from 2023.
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Port Alberni, Comox Valley, and Campbell River: Tenders for North Island College Construction Services under $200,000
- Courtenay: proposed 104 unit rental building
- Comox: over 750 apartments, condos and townhomes units proposed on three properties
Procurement Fairness Clause Removed in Around Town
The BC Construction Association has issued an alert following the confirmation of cases of removal of “Contract A” from the procurement process on many taxpayer-funded projects. Examples include some municipalities, school districts, universities, and crown corporations.
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Comox: Public hearing for a 270 unit multi-family development.
- Cortes Island: Funding to construct road access for the proposed Rainbow Ridge Housing project.
- Port Hardy: NI Seniors Housing Foundation and Rotary Seniors Housing looking at new housing options.
CVRD Job Posting Building Official in Around Town
The Comox Valley Regional District is seeking a permanent full-time Building Official Level I or II.
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In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Tofino: Mackenzie Beach Campground expanding staff RV housing from 20 to 30 units.
- Port Alberni: 22-unit strata project proposed for Beaver Creek
- Hornby Island: BC Parks has issued a tender for extensive improvements and new infrastructure.
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