North Island housing and institutional projects continue to move forward, with rezonings advancing, construction underway, and major public-sector investments preparing for delivery.
Departure Bay townhouse project advances as Nanaimo continues to accommodate new multi-family housing.
NANAIMO – 2565 Departure Bay Rd (multi-family new) Townhouses
Architect: Joyce Reid Troost JRTArch – Nanaimo Ph: 250-714-8749 joyce@jrtarchitecture.com
Developer: Natasha & Daniel Martinez & Mimi Fie
Project: An eight-building townhouse development delivering 19 units across three-storey forms, with site access from Strongitharm Avenue and a layout oriented to compact residential density within an established neighbourhood.
Stage: Rezoning Application – Council considering first, second, and third readings April/26 with no public hearing required, following submission in January/25 to transition zoning from R5 to R7.
LADYSMITH – 510 Sixth Ave (institutional add/alter) School – Ladysmith Primary and Intermediate Schools – Seismic Upgrade and Expansion
Owner: School District 68 – Nanaimo Ph: 250-754-5521 psabo@sd68.bc.ca
Consultant: KMBR Architects Planners Inc – Vancouver Ph: 604-732-3361 btawfik@kmbr.com
Project: A major multi-site seismic upgrade and expansion program delivering new prefabricated school facilities, including a primary school replacement with kindergarten and elementary classrooms, gymnasium, and learning spaces, alongside a two-storey addition to the intermediate school with new classrooms, accessibility upgrades, and outdoor recreation areas.
Stage: Design – finalization underway with procurement active for architectural services and CM-led modular delivery, with RFPs closing May/26 and construction targeted for fall/26 start. Budget: $52M.
COURTENAY – 1655 20th St (multi-family new) Townhouses
Developer: Cameron Contracting – Comox Ph: 250-702-1850 info@cameroncontractingltd.ca
Civil Engineer: McElhanney – Courtenay Ph: 250-338-5495 courtenay@mcelhanney.com
Project: A three-building townhouse development delivering 12 three-bedroom units across two-storey forms, contributing small-scale density within a growing residential area.
Stage: Construction Start-up to 50% Complete – site work underway following building permits issued December/25 and rezoning approval in May/25, with construction progressing toward late/26 completion.
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