Growth & Opportunities

Capital Projects

Nanaimo Council  is consistently making strategic investments in City assets and infrastructure to ensure great quality of life for its residents, businesses and visitors alike. Over the next Five years (2022-2026) $400.6 million is slated to be spent on water, transportation, parks, facilities, drainage, sanitary sewer, equipment and more. 

For information on select capital projects please see the interactive map below.

Major Projects

In 2022 and 2021, there were 32 projects with a minimum
value of $2 million or more. In 2022 one of the largest value
project is the construction of the new correctional facility on
Biggs Road. The majority of the other larger projects were
apartment buildings including a seniors facility. In 2021, many of
the larger projects included public sector developments such as
the addition of an Acute Care ICU at NRGH, elementary school
additions and upgrades, new provincial rental housing and Fortis
BC office upgrades.

Last updated: November 15, 2024

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