Institutional, residential, and supportive housing projects across the North Island continue to move forward, with new permits and early construction activity shaping the region’s next phase of development.
Union Bay Fire Hall, featuring new apparatus bays, administration areas, and community-support spaces.
COMOX VALLEY RD – 5235 Island Hwy South, Union Bay (institutional new) Fire Hall – Union Bay Fire Hall Replacement
Owner: Comox Valley Regional District – Courtenay Ph: 250-334-6000 mrutten@comoxvalleyrd.ca
Architect: Simcic Architecture Studio – Vancouver Ph: 604-620-8244 marko@simcicarchitecture.com
General Contractor: Knappett Industries – Nanaimo Ph: 250-390-3022 trevors@knappettindustries.com
Geotechnical Consultant: Lewkowich Geotechnical Eng Ltd – Courtenay Ph: 250-334-0384
Environmental Consultant: Current Environmental – Courtenay Ph: 250-871-1944 wfleenor@shaw.ca
Project: The replacement Union Bay Fire Hall delivers new truck bays, equipment storage, administration offices, training and meeting rooms, workstations, a community fitness area, and upgraded parking and site access. Full mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and communication systems are included in the new facility.
Stage: Site work is underway following issuance of a $7M building permit in November 2025, with tender and funding processes completed earlier in the year.
CAMPBELL RIVER – 320 Petersen Rd (multi-family new) Fiveplex – Missing Middle Housing
Architect: Fish House Design + Architecture – Campbell River Ph: 250-285-2139 pgoijbergb@gmail.com
Developer: Chris Grant Holdings Ltd – Campbell River Ph: 250-203-0744 jennifer@cgpacific.ca
General Contractor: CG Pacific Construction Ltd – Campbell River Ph: 250-203-0744 cgpacificconstruction@gmail.com
Consultant: McElhanney Associates – Campbell River Ph: 778-647-2513 ccooper@mcelhanney.com
Project: This two-storey missing-middle development introduces a five-unit building with three-bedroom, 880-square-foot homes arranged on a .24-acre parcel. The project includes eight parking stalls and modest site improvements suited to the scale of the housing form.
Stage: Prebid activity continues following the October 2025 demolition permit, with development permit approvals secured earlier in the year.
POWELL RIVER – 7104 Barnet St (multi-family new) Shelter Housing
Owner: BC Housing – Community Relations Team – Victoria communityrelations@bchousing.org
Partner: City of Powell River – Powell River Ph: 604-485-8904 info@powellriver.ca
Architect: Ron Hart Architect Ltd – Vancouver Ph: 778-233-7241 ron@ronhart.ca
Operator: Lift Community Services – Powell River Ph: 604-485-2004
General Contractor: TASU Construction Ltd – Modular Building – Squamish Ph: 604-239-4155 info@tasu.ca
Consultant: Kysu Consulting Services – Prince George Ph: 250-614-4743
Structural Engineer: Twin Peaks Structural Engineering – Whistler Ph: 604-967-1701 info@twinpeaksengineering.com
Mechanical Engineer: ITEC System Engineers – Langley Ph: 604-882-9500
Civil Engineer: McElhanney – Surrey Ph: 604-424-4884 babelson@mcelhanney.com
Project: The Barnet Street site is being developed into a 40-unit supportive housing community offering temporary shelter beds, 24/7 staffing, meals, laundry, showers, storage facilities, and enhanced site security. The project spans 7.75 acres and is designed with controlled access, lighting, and camera coverage.
Stage: Construction is progressing toward the mid-point following the issuance of a $3M building permit in November 2025.
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