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BC New Home Construction Increases in Around Town
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Registered new homes data are a leading indicator of housing and economic activity in British Columbia. The publication BC’s New Homes Register Report provides information on registered new homes by building type, size and location.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- West Coast: Tenders for the $30.7 million Bamfield Road Upgrades are expected to be released early 2022.
- Courtenay: Council has postponed approvals for a 247 unit rental development.
- Campbell River: Increased cost of steel impacting the Regional Organics Composting Facility.
Increasing Housing Supply is Key to Affordability in Around Town
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According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) August Statistics and Media Release, active listings of single-family homes and row/townhouses are 50 per cent lower than in August 2020, while VIREB’s inventory of condo apartments dropped by 61 per cent year over year.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Cumberland: Construction for a new childcare centre is expected to begin in early 2022.
- Port Alberni: The hospital is expanding with a $4 million renovation.
- Campbell River: Potential addition of leasable lands near the Airport.
Local Rotary Club Fundraisers in Around Town
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Last week, Building Links highlighted the Rotary Club of the Comox Valley’s 50/50 draw fundraiser. The Rotary Clubs for Campbell River and Powell River are also currently running community fundraisers.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Port Alberni: San Group is proposing a 73-acre, 3000-unit residential development.
- Powell River: A new 28-lot rural residential bare land strata subdivision has been proposed.
- Courtenay: City staff are reviewing an application for 34 new townhouses.
RAMP IT UP! Rotary Club of the Comox Valley 50 / 50 Fundraiser Tickets in Around Town
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The Rotary Club of the Comox Valley (CVRC) is raising funds to help children in the Comox Valley. The club will be holding a 50/50 draw on September 4 and tickets are selling for $20 each. The lucky winner could walk away with as much as $10,000! Only 1,000 tickets will be sold so the chances are good you could win big!
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Campbell River: A 67 unit Manufactured Home Park is proposed for the north side of the city.
- Ucluelet: $7 million in funding received for the District’s Water Treatment System Upgrades.
- Port Alberni: The City has purchased 43-acre to revitalize the downtown area.
Mass Timber Demonstration Funding in Around Town
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Following an initial investment of $4.2 million in the spring of 2021, the Province is investing an additional $2 million to accelerate the use of mass timber. Through the Mass Timber Demonstration Program, a BC for-profit developer can apply for up to $500,000 (max.10%) of a project’s eligible incremental costs.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Courtenay: Six three level duplexes and one single family home proposed for a new development.
- Campbell River: Development Permit approved for a five-storey 24 unit luxury condominium project.
- Port Alberni: Development Permit approved for a new mini storage business.
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