City of Nanaimo Projects

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Extreme Heat Mapping, Assessment and Planning

The City of Nanaimo is working to identify those most at risk from extreme heat events. Through this work we aim to hear from residents about solutions for extreme heat response, map populations and neighbourhoods disproportionally at risk of extreme heat, and identify resources and strategies that could help support community-based responses. 
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Albert / Fourth Complete Street & Utility Upgrades

This page provides information about the Albert/Fourth Complete Street & Utility Upgrade Project.
Category: Engineering
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Integrated Action Plan

Implementation of City Plan: Nanaimo ReImagined will be supported by two key documents, an Integrated Action Plan and a Monitoring Strategy. The Integrated Action Plan is designed to communicate a range of key actions the City of Nanaimo is already doing on an ongoing basis as well as actions to be prioritized as “Immediate” to be done in the next four years or “Future” beyond four years.  The Integrated Action Plan is intended to be reviewed and updated regularly and aligned with capital plans and budgets to ensure that actions are coordinated and reflect Council priorities to achieve City Plan Goals.
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Extension Road Traffic Calming

After over a year of planning and design, the Extension Road Traffic Calming pilot is being implemented in 2023 and construction is scheduled for this summer. This project includes proposed traffic calming features such as raised crosswalks, concrete medians, flexible delineators, curb extension, signage, and road markings.

Through public consultations with the Chase River Neighbourhood and the school community at Chase River Elementary, along with public feedback through emails and letters, the City is refining the design to include all stakeholders' input.

Category: Transportation
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Situation Table

The City of Nanaimo is working with community partners to develop a Situation Table (table) that consists of a multi-agency team focused on addressing specific situations where the probability of a vulnerable person or family experiencing harm is imminent, significant and cuts across multiple human service sectors. The table serves vulnerable individuals or families in situations of acutely elevated risk where risk prevention cannot be addressed by a single agency alone. Agencies at the table work collaboratively and rapidly to connect individuals and families to services before they experience a traumatic event.
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Nanaimo BMX Race Track Redevelopment

Category: Parks
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Building Safer Communities – Gun and Gang Violence Prevention

The City of Nanaimo is working to address gun and gang violence in partnership with Public Safety Canada through the Building Safer Communities Fund.  The City of Nanaimo has been allocated $1.8 million over the next four years to develop and implement a strategy that will prevent gun and gang violence in Nanaimo.

The Strategy was officially endorsed by Council at its regular Council meeting on May 1st, 2023. The City is working to develop a three year contribution agreement with Public Safety Canada.

For all Strategy documents, see below.

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Strengthening Communities’ Services Program

The Strengthening Communities’ Services Program (SCSP) is a shared funding program provided by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support unsheltered populations and to address related community impacts.  
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Midtown Gateway Project

The Midtown Gateway Project is transforming a legacy brownfield site impacted by past industrial activity into a revitalized neighbourhood gateway. It features new complete street transportation corridors, a new naturalized storm water wetland with public walking trails, and enhanced access to our premier recreation complex - Beban Park.
Category: Engineering
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08/22/2022 12/31/2024

Park Avenue Concept Plan (933 Park Avenue)

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07/22/2022

White Eagle Terrace – Sanitary Sewer Upgrades

The project will include the removal and replacement of an existing 100m long 450mm diameter sanitary sewer main located at end of White Eagle Terrace, along with a 3m paved asphalt trailway from the end of White Eagle Terrace connecting to the remaining walkway down to the foreshore. 
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05/02/2022 08/31/2022

Housing Needs Report

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02/01/2022 12/31/2022

Fifth Street Complete Street

The Fifth Street Complete Street project aims to increase the safety and comfort for people who walk, bike, take transit, and drive along this corridor. This project will see the continuation of on-street cycling facilities between the Downtown Mobility Hub and Vancouver Island University Mobility Hub, which is the City's largest cycling destination.
Category: Engineering
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Mobility, Accessibility and Safety Improvement Projects

A variety of small-scale mobility, accessibility, and safety improvements around the City.
Category: Transportation
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09/01/2018 12/31/2020

Third Street - Utility & Complete Street Upgrades

This projects aim to increase the safety and comfort of pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and motorists while ensuring utility upgrades within the project area are completed in concert with the proposed surface improvements.
Category: Engineering
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Albert / Fourth Complete Street Phase 1

This project will see the continuation of on-street cycling facilities, and improvements to pedestrian and transit facilities, between VIU and Downtown.  This connection provides the shortest and most direct route between the Downtown Mobility Hub and Vancouver Island University Mobility Hub, which is the City's largest cycling destination. This cycling route is also referred to as the VIU Bikeway.
Category: Engineering
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Nanaimo Operations Centre Project

Category: Facilities
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Adaptable and Accessible Housing Policy

This page provides information about the policy project intended to encourage more adaptable and accessible housing units within the City of Nanaimo.  Adaptable and Accessible housing refers to housing that accommodates all residents regardless of their abilities.  An Accessible dwelling is designed to meet the needs of people with all abilities; an Adaptable dwelling is designed to be easily renovated to meet tenant or owner's changing accessibility needs.


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08/26/2021 01/01/2022

Family-Friendly Housing

This page provides information about the policy project intended to encourage more multiple family-friendly housing units within the City of Nanaimo.

 


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08/26/2021 01/01/2023

Terminal Avenue Upgrades

Category: Engineering
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Midtown Water Supply Upgrades

The proposed large diameter water supply transmission mains will deliver potable treated water from the College Heights Reservoirs to the Labieux Road pump station.

Category: Engineering
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03/12/2021

Bowen Park Creatures Art Project

This art project explores and celebrates Bowen Park, inviting curiosity about the life and relationships in the park– plant, animal, and human. 
Category: Arts and Culture
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The Georgia Greenway (Phase 2)

Phase 1 of the Georgia Greenway project was completed in 2019. Phase 2 of the project is now underway. Phase 2 will extend the Georgia Greenway from Fourth Street to Eighth Street by introducing several "Slow Street" measures including a reduced speed limit, traffic calming features, and cycling improvements. 
Category: Transportation
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07/01/2020 02/26/2021

Lost Lake Road Traffic Calming

Category: Transportation
Active
05/04/2020 12/31/2023

REIMAGINE NANAIMO

REIMAGINE NANAIMO is a comprehensive engagement process to reimagine Nanaimo's next 20 years that will support the creation of several guiding plans through one streamlined engagement process. The process is intended to understand what matters most to the Nanaimo community and use these insights to set a future destination.

Category: Planning
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Protection Island to Maffeo Sutton Park Submarine Cable Replacement (BC HYDRO)

Since 1969, BC Hydro has been supplying electricity to customers on Protection Island. Currently customers are served by a submarine cable from Nanaimo to Newcastle Island and Newcastle Island to Protection. The existing cables serving Protection Island are nearing end of life.

 

Project

The Protection Island Submarine Cable Replacement Project has been initiated to ensure long-term reliable supply of power to Protection Island. Upon project completion, Protection Island will be supplied with electricity from two new submarine cables in McKay Channel, beginning near Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo and terminating near Pirates Park on Protection Island.

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03/15/2020 04/03/2020

Harewood Centennial Playground Improvements

In 2010, City Council adopted an improvement plan for Harewood Centennial Park to ensure that the outdated park amenities were improved to meet the recreational needs and desires of the changing community
Category: Parks
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BC Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Code Implementation Strategy

The City of Nanaimo is working with the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), Town of Qualicum Beach, and District of Lantzville in developing a strategy to support energy efficient, low carbon buildings and localized energy generation in our region.
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Fire Station #1 Replacement

The City of Nanaimo is planning to replace the existing Fire Station #1 at the corner Milton and Fitzwillaim Street with a new one. The new station will house Fire and Rescue Command, Fire Dispatch, Office and Administration / Business Centre and the City of Nanaimo's Emergency Coordination Centre.
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Downtown Mobility Hub Project

Category: Transportation
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02/15/2019 10/30/2020

Reducing Single Use Checkout Bags in Nanaimo

The City of Nanaimo is dedicated to taking a leadership role to protect our natural environment and municipal infrastructure.

Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw 2020 No. 7283 was adopted by Council on February 22, 2021, and was implemented on July 1, 2021. The Bylaw encourages the use of reusable bags by eliminating use of plastic bags and regulating the distribution of new reusable bags and paper bags.

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Metral Drive Complete Street

The plan will include a streetscape vision, improvements to pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities, green/sustainable roadway and landscape improvements, and transportation improvements to meet the needs of existing and future users of the corridor.
Category: Engineering
Active
09/01/2018 08/31/2022

Te'tuxwtun Project (Fifth Street Properties)

The purpose of the Te’tuxwtun Project is for the Knowledge Partners to explore opportunities for joint development and partnership on all three properties. It is the Knowledge Partners’ intention to enhance the community through housing, services and amenities. The Te’tuxwtun Project, built on the teachings of the land, is envisioned to provide the foundation to both protect and improve the quality of life for all present and future community members.

Priorities for the project include:

  • New affordable rental housing
  • A new location for the Learning Alternatives school district program
  • Culture, parks and recreation services
  • Other community services identified through the planning process, such as health services and childcare

 

Snuneymuxw First Nation will guide the growth and development of the three properties, bringing a wealth of cultural knowledge to the project. 

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12/17/2018 03/31/2022

Linley Valley Park Planning

With the addition of 20.2 hectares (50 acres) added in May 2018 located off of Tanya Drive, a planning process for Linley Valley Park will be undertaken.
Category: Parks
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South Downtown Waterfront - 1 Port Drive

The City of Nanaimo acquired the lands at 1 Port Drive from CP Rail in March 2013
Category: Planning
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Nanaimo Waterfront Walkway

In December 2017, Nanaimo City Council endorsed the Nanaimo Waterfront Walkway Implementation Plan which outlines how the waterfront walkway can be upgraded and expanded from Departure Bay to the Nanaimo River Estuary.

Category: Engineering
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05/17/2017

Estevan Road and Princess Royal Avenue Street Improvements

The City of Nanaimo is planning improvements to the transportation network of the Brechin Hill area. Specifically, Estevan Road and Princess Royal Avenue will see a variety of improvements from Brechin Road to Terminal Avenue occurring in two phases.
Category: Engineering
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Beban Park Master Plan Update

In 2015, a master plan update process was completed to ensure that this park campus meets the current and future recreational needs of the community
Category: Parks
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Harewood Centennial Park Improvements

In 2010, City Council adopted an improvement plan for Harewood Centennial Park to ensure that the outdated park amenities were improved to meet the recreational needs and desires of the changing community
Category: Parks
Active

Maffeo Sutton Park Master Plan Update

The City of Nanaimo is working to further improve Maffeo Sutton Park.
Category: Parks
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06/21/2015

Last updated: October 24, 2022

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