Slam dunk: Hammond Bay school’s new gym opens
NANAIMO — It’ll take more than a short jump shot to sink a three pointer at Hammond Bay Elementary’s vastly expanded gym.
Plans to lengthen the north Nanaimo school’s cramped gym finally came to fruition in early December when crews concluded the highly anticipated $1.5-million project after years of discussion.
It’s literally a game-changer for the school, which principal Christne Bohm said means more home floor advantage for their athletes.
“We’re able to host two volleyball games simultaneously and we’ll be able to host full-court basketball where our teams used to always have to travel away. We’re also able to have parents come and watch because we have the space on the sides.”