Proposed development aims to rejuvenate key corner of Departure Bay core
NANAIMO — There are potentially brighter days ahead for a much-maligned property in the heart of the Departure Bay village core.
Nanaimo Council approved a development permit for a new commercial and residential project to replace the old Amrikko’s building at the corner of Departure Bay Rd. and Wingrove St.
A three-storey building was proposed, with a restaurant and three other commercial units on the ground floor. Above that would be 12 multi-family rental units.
“This building is in a very, very strategic position relative to the beach, we all know that,” architect Ian Niamath said. “It’s been there for a long time and what it needs is a complete overhaul and that is what we intend to do.”