North Island development continues to move ahead, with supportive housing, healthcare upgrades, and patient-focused accommodation projects progressing through pre-construction and active builds.
A six-storey supportive housing development is envisioned for Nicol Street, with Island West Coast Developments Ltd (IWCD) delivering construction.
NANAIMO – 355 Nicol St (multi-family new) Supportive Housing
Owner: BC Housing Management Commission – Burnaby Ph: 778-452-2744
Partner: Snuneymuxw First Nation – Nanaimo Ph: 250-740-2300 dougm @snuneymuxw.ca
Architect: MacDonald Hagarty Architects, MHArchitects – Comox Ph: 250-941-0223 admin @mharchitects.ca
Developer: Makola Housing Society – Nanaimo/Port Alberni Ph: 250-756-4217 cheang @makoladev.com
General Contractor: Island West Coast Developments Ltd – Nanaimo Ph: 250-756-9665 patrick @iwcd.ca
Landscape Professional: Biophilia Design Collective – Victoria Ph: 250-590-1156 info @biophiliacollective.ca
Structural Engineer: McElhanney – Nanaimo Ph: 250-716-3336 nanaimo @mcelhanney.com
Mechanical Engineer: Avalon Mechanical Consultants – Nanaimo Ph: 250-350-2357 trobertson @avalonmechanical.com
Electrical Engineer: Muir Engineering – Comox Ph: 250-890-0870 norm @muireng.ca
Civil Engineer: Herold Engineering Ltd – Nanaimo Ph: 250-751-8558 jkoster @heroldengineering.com
Energy Consultant: Avalon Mechanical Consultants – Nanaimo Ph: 250-350-2357 trobertson @avalonmechanical.com
Project: A six-storey supportive housing development delivering 35 affordable units within a modular wood-frame structure on a .23-acre site. The project incorporates personal care components and contributes to Nanaimo’s broader affordable housing delivery.
Stage: Prebid – demolition of the existing building is imminent, and construction start is anticipated June/26. Building permit and demolition applications were submitted in 2025, following development permit approval in October/25 and rezoning approval in July/23.
NORTH COWICHAN – 2041 Tzouhalem Rd (institutional add/alter) Residential Care Facility Upgrades – Cowichan Lodge Senior Wing
Owner: Island Health – Facilities Maintenance and Operations – Victoria Ph: 250-727-4204 jeffrey.carder @viha.ca
Architect: BJK Architecture Inc – Shawnigan Lake Ph: 250-891-1602 brian @bjkarch.com
Construction Manager: Cascadia West Contracting Ltd – Victoria Ph: 250-883-1543 matthew @cascadiawest.ca
Project: Interior renovations within the senior wing of Cowichan Lodge to improve emergency evacuation access. Work includes widening door assemblies along with associated wall, floor, electrical, and sprinkler upgrades, delivered in phased construction to maintain operations.
Stage: Construction Start-up to 50% Complete – phased renovations underway between March/26 and October/26.
CAMPBELL RIVER – 375 2nd Ave (institutional new) Family Lodge for Hospital Patients – Just Like Home
Owner: North Island Hospital – Campbell River Ph: 250-286-7100
Partner: Strathcona Regional District – Campbell River Ph: 250-830-6700 engineering @srd.ca
Partner: Campbell River Hospital Foundation – Campbell River Ph: 250-286-7164 keltie.mckale @viha.ca
Partner: Seymour Pacific Developments – Campbell River Ph: 250-286-8045 rachel.ricard @seymourpacific.ca
Architect: studioHuB architects – Vancouver Ph: 604-738-0201 sayhello @studiohub.ca
Project Manager: Broadstreet Properties Ltd – Campbell River Ph: 250-850-3212 dave.cooper @broadstreet.ca
Project: A two-storey lodge combining 10 patient-family accommodation rooms with shared living amenities, alongside 20 workforce housing units in a mix of bachelor, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, supporting both hospital visitors and staff.
Stage: Construction Start Over 50% Complete – foundation complete and framing underway as of March/26, with completion targeted for July/26. Building permit for $3.7M issued November/25.
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