Editor’s Note February 24, 2016: Announcement expected for Courtenay connector road upgrade

February 24, 2016

In This Issue:

  • Announcement expected for Courtenay connector road upgrade
  • Open House for Campbell River OCP & Zoning update
  • Tender issued for demolition of Zeballos School

In June of last year, the provincial government announced a new 10-year transportation plan, including work to improve the connection between Highway 19 and north Courtenay.

In June of last year, the provincial government announced a new 10-year transportation plan, including work to improve the connection between Highway 19 and north Courtenay.

Announcement expected for Courtenay connector road upgrade

An announcement is expected to be forthcoming from the Ministry of Transport and the City of Courtenay once the design work has been completed on the proposed route of the connector road from the Inland Island Highway. Improvements will include approximately 700 metres of new two-lane road which will run from Dove Creek Road where it intersects at Headquarters Road to the intersection of Piercy Road and Dove Creek Road. The Tsolum River bridge will also be upgraded to a two-lane bridge.

Open House for Campbell River OCP & Zoning update

The City of Campbell River is holding their first public open house on Tuesday, March 8 at the Maritime Heritage Centre for the Sustainable Official Community Plan & Zoning Update. This drop-in event will run from 6 to 9 p.m., with a presentation at 7 p.m. and opportunities for people to learn more and share their ideas.

Tender issued for demolition of Zeballos School

School District #84 Vancouver Island West is seeking a contractor to demolish an 8,561 sq. ft. single story, timber frame school in Zeballos. Items and contents are to be recycled/salvaged where possible. Work is to be completed by September 30, 2016. Mandatory site visit will be held on March 8, 1 p.m. at the site of the old Zeballos school at 116 Maquinna Avenue, Zeballos, BC.

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