Tag Archives: Infrastructure
'We underestimated the costs:" Nanaimo's outdoor rink faces uncertain future
NANAIMO - Equipment for an outdoor skating rink purchased by the City continues gathering dust, with no future plans to set up the ice sheet again.A temporary outdoor rink debuted for the Hometown Hoc...
Dec 08, 2019 An outdoor rink has not been used since the Hometown Hockey event in Feb. 2017 for what the City of Nanaimo calls cost and logistical reasons. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
First major deadline passes for delayed downtown Nanaimo hotel
NANAIMO - A proposed hotel reinvigorating downtown Nanaimo and boosting the nearby conference centre has now missed a crucial deadline , while no timeline for construction is in place. Undeveloped pro...
Dec 07, 2019 A render of what the downtown Gordon St. hotel could look like if the project goes ahead.
Major donation helps fund outdoor theatre in Parksville Community Park
PARKSVILLE - A significant donation brings the dream of an outdoor theatre in Parksville closer to reality. The Island Coastal Economic Trust is supporting the effort of building the theatre in Parksv...
Dec 05, 2019 An artist's rendering of an outdoor performance arts stage at the Community Park in Parksville. (Parksville Beach Festival Society)
Section of Blueback Stairs to be replaced, beach access temporarily closed
NANAIMO - Crews are busy replacing a portion of the stairs leading to the bottom of popular Blueback Beach in Nanaimo's north end. Al Britton, the City's manager of parks operations, expected the stai...
Dec 03, 2019 The in-ground stairs at the top of the Blueback Beach access point will be removed in exchange for an above-ground wooden staircase. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Oceanside region bracing for pending senior tsunami
PARKSVILLE - Oceanside is preparing for a massive influx of senior citizens over the next twenty years.A local area profile conducted by Island Health showed approximately 7,500 residents over 75 year...
Nov 20, 2019 Oceanside is readying supports and services for a seniors population that is projected to double in the next twenty years (Island Health)
Eye-catching permanent art coming to Maffeo Sutton Park
NANAIMO - The already beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park will soon have even more to enjoy. The City of Nanaimo is requesting proposals for permanent art in the waterfront park. Temporary art which is repla...
Nov 15, 2019 A piece of permanent art will be installed in Maffeo Sutton Park alongside temporary art pieces like the one pictured. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Notorious section of Bruce Ave. under review for pedestrian safety
NANAIMO - The safety of a collision-prone intersection in Harewood, which hasn't been reviewed in nearly 12 years, is back in the spotlight.A 24-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries on Mo...
Nov 13, 2019 The City of Nanaimo is analyzing data along Bruce Avenue to determine whether additional pedestrian safety improvements need to be made. The last review in the area was 2008. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
New starting gate, track revamp being designed for Nanaimo BMX park
NANAIMO - The nearly 30-year-old BMX track in Nanaimo is set to receive some significant upgrades. The Nanaimo BMX Association is looking to redesign the Marie Davidson BMX Track in Beban Park, as wel...
Nov 13, 2019 The track at the Marie Davidson BMX Park is due for significant safety upgrades, which the City of Nanaimo has pledged to help with. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Roadside parking and Witchcraft Lake boardwalk to be removed
NANAIMO - A troublesome parking lot leading up Mount Benson is set to be removed, while the floating boardwalk spanning Witchcraft Lake will also be decommissioned.The Regional District of Nanaimo (RD...
Nov 13, 2019 The boardwalk across Witchcraft Lake and 24-stall parking lot meters away will be removed. The RDN board made the unanimous decision at a Nov. 12 board meeting. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Major Front St. revamp fast tracked for 2020
NANAIMO - A significant project revamping Front St. in downtown Nanaimo is going ahead a year faster than anticipated. The project, now beginning in 2020, will bring Front St. down to two lanes instea...
Nov 05, 2019 Front St. in downtown Nanaimo is being redesigned by City staff to include a bi-directional cycle lane and repositioned street parking. (Google Earth)