Nanaimo residents have 30 days to oppose borrowing $17M for new fire hall
NANAIMO — Those opposed to borrowing up to $17 million for a new fire hall in downtown Nanaimo have 30 days to let the City know.
The alternative approval process (AAP) kicked off Tuesday, April 4 offering eligible voters the chance to reject borrowing the money for a new fire hall and emergency response centre on Fitzwilliam St.
Signed AAP forms from more than 10 per cent of voters (6,842) are required to overturn the borrowing bylaw.
It was approved by Nanaimo Council in a tight 5-4 vote back in February, with some councillors challenging the anticipated costs of the new facility.