Snuneymuxw reveals plans for Duke Point gas station
NANAIMO —Snuneymuxw First Nation announced plans to open a gas station and convenience store in Duke Point later this year, which the band anticipates will lead to future economic development.
SFN councillor Erralyn Thomas said construction tenders are now being accepted to build the service station and small store on MacMillan Rd. near the Duke Point Hwy.
She told NanaimoNewsNOW the service station, located on the edge of their rural Cedar land, is slated to be operational late this year.
“It will provide jobs to our members so our household income can increase and the social-economic indicators bend in the trend of achieving prosperity.”