Editor’s Note: 2014 Year to Date Construction Statistics

January 21, 2015

In This Issue:

  • Year to date construction statistics for 2014,
  • CVRD issues tender for water treatment facility, and
  • District of Tofino awards highway layout design tender.

Year to Date Construction Statistics for 2014

It is expected construction of single family homes like this one at The Ridge in Courtenay on Vancouver Island will continue to increase in 2015.

It is expected construction of single family homes like this one at The Ridge in Courtenay on Vancouver Island will continue to increase in 2015.

In this week’s issue, we feature the 2014 Construction Statistics Summary from January 1 to December 31, 2014. Overall, the year ended with a 25% increase in construction values for the Comox Valley and Campbell River region, representing an increase of $42.5 million. All communities showed increases in the construction of single family homes with the exception of Campbell River, which was down slightly by 10 per cent, or 14 permits for the year. The total construction values for the region is $211.7 million, up 25% over 2013. See page 2 for more information.

CVRD Issues Tender for Water Treatment Facility

The Comox Valley Regional District has issued a tender for the Oyster River Water Treatment Facility Ultra Violet Upgrades which closes on Feb. 19, see our tender section for more information.

District of Tofino Awards Highway Layout Design Tender

The District of Tofino has awarded the tender to provide highway layout design services to Golder and Associates.

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