June 12, 2023

This Week...

Albert Street detour as construction begins, all of our splash parks are open and ready for the warm weather and the Harewood Artificial Turf Fields construction is underway. Read on for more!
Three children standing by bikes at Steve Smith Bike Park celebration station with other cyclists in the background.

Open Fire Ban in Effect

Following a Provincial order, the City of Nanaimo will be prohibiting open fires effective noon Thursday, June 8th.

With hotter weather comes an increased risk of fire spreading quickly. It is important for residents to be vigilant in fire safety and to report all fires immediately by calling 911.

FIRE BAN NEWS RELEASE
kids playing in spray at Deverill square water park

Splash into Summer! 

As we head into another week of warm weather, take the opportunity to visit one of our four water parks in Nanaimo, located at Deverill Square Park, Departure Bay Kiwanis Park, Harewood Centennial Park and Mansfield Park.

In addition to our water parks a misting station is located at Maffeo Sutton Park, a perfect way to cool down after playing at our new inclusive playground or enjoying a walk along the waterfront.

Water park hours are 9 am to 8 pm, seven days a week.

 

Water Parks
South Forks Dam at the utility access with City vehicle on the right

Artificial Turf Fields at Harewood Centennial Park

Construction is underway at Harewood Centennial Park. Coming in August 2023, these fields will include:

  • Two artificial turft fields that can accommodate a variety of sports
  • Field lighting
  • Covered benches for players and officials
  • Areas for spectator seating

This is a partnership project with the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools and received partial funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

MORE INFORMATION

New lifeguard training program

The City of Nanaimo has developed an employment training program called "To the Rescue" as a way to train and hire lifeguards and swim instructors for Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Beban Park Pool and Westwood Lake. 

The program provides opportunities for potential employees by offering financial support to achieve leadership certifications required to become a lifeguard and swim instructor.

TO THE RESCUE INFO

Albert/Fourth Complete Street and Utility Upgrades Project

If your daily commute includes Albert Street or Pine Street, we suggest you use an alternate route to avoid delays.

  • Albert Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic between Pine and Kennedy Streets from June 14 to September 15.
  • Closure will be in effect 24 hours per day.
  • Please use an alternate route to avoid delays.
  • Obey all signs & traffic control persons, who are there for your safety.
  • Albert Street will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians during this time.

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Car Trunk Sale

Who doesn't want to shop at up to 150 mini-garage sales (car trunks)? This sale is meant to promote reusing and recycling unwanted "garage sale" type items and will be in the parking lot of Country Club Mall.

This event is free for shoppers. Don't forget to bring your reusable bags for any treasures you find! Entry for sellers is also free, you simply have to register in advance. Vendor spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click below for more information.

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June 19 to July 30 Beban Pool Maintenance

Did you know that it takes three to four days to drain the pools at Beban and another two to three days to fill them with clean water every year?

Annual maintenance is scheduled to take place at Beban Pool from June 19 to July 30. To give you an idea of what our team is up to, here is some of what they do during the closure:

  • Drain the pools to inspect the basin and pumps, fixing any parts that need to be replaced.
  • Grouting the pool deck 
  • Touching up any paint that needs attention
  • Checking and repairing all accessory equipment like hand dryers, swimsuit spinners, and lockers
  • Checking and making repairs to filtration system
  • Maintaining the Boiler and HVAC system
  • Refilling all the pools, heating and treating them with chemicals

During the shut down the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, the Kin Pool and all of our Splash Parks will be available to cool down.  Thank you for your patience and we will see you soon!

DROP-IN SWIM SCHEDULE

Food Truck Calendar online

Did you know that there is a calendar on www.nanaimo.ca where licensed Food Trucks are able to book ahead at City locations to reserve their spot and let their customers know where they are going to be?  

FOOD TRUCK CALENDAR

Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Up-to-date information on City construction projects:

Midtown Water Supply and Midtown Gateway Projects:

  • From June 12 to 16, the northbound lane of Boxwood Rd, north of Northfield Rd, will be closed, along with the corresponding left turn lane on Northfield Rd. Vehicle access entering the businesses at 2300 Northfield Rd (Petro-Canada & WAVES car wash) will be via Northfield Rd only.
  • Labieux Road will be closed with no vehicle access between the Beban Park Main Entrance and the BMX and Public Works Entrances on Labieux.
  • Beban Park main entrance off Labieux Road will be closed, please access Beban Park from the north or south entrances off Bowen Road. The BMX and the Dog Off Leash Park accesses are open off Labieux Road.
  • All main parking lots, facilities and park amenities within Beban Park are open during construction. Certain areas of the park are fenced off and closed to the public for safety reasons. Detours will be in place to access all amenities within the park. Please obey all signage placed for your safety and follow the directions of any flag persons on duty.
  • Along the Parkway at the Millstone River there could be a visual distraction for drivers as construction begins on the bridge that the water supply main will cross the river within. Large equipment will be visible working alongside the Parkway.
  • Thank you for your patience! www.nanaimo.ca/goto/MidtownGateway and www.nanaimo.ca/goto/MidtownWater

Departure Bay Road Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Upgrades

  • Beginning May 23, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm and 7 am to 5 pm when school is not in session, some traffic delays should be expected during working hours.
  • Single lane traffic on Departure Bay Road will be in place adjacent to active construction.
  • Residents and businesses will be notified a minimum of 48 hours in advance of any scheduled impacts to services or driveway access.
  • If you live in the area and have young children, please advise them of the dangers of construction and be aware that heavy equipment and trucks have limited visibility.

Albert/Fourth Complete Streets and Utility Upgrade project:

  • Albert Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic between Pine and Kennedy Streets from June 14 to September 15.
  • Closure will be in effect 24 hours per day.
  • Please use an alternate route to avoid delays.
  • Obey all signs & traffic control persons, who are there for your safety.
  • Albert Street will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians during this time.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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Work With Us!

We are currently looking for candidates to fill the following positions:

  • Financial Analyst - Temporary Full-Time
  • Director, Police Services
  • Human Resources Advisor
  • HR Associate - Disability Management/OHS
  • Steno - Legislative Services - Temporary Full-Time
  • Planning Assistant
  • Fire Prevention Officer/Inspector
  • Fleet Maintenance Mechanic - Temporary Full-Time
  • Civil Design Technologist
  • Casual Clerical Opportunities
  • 2023 Seasonal Recreation Leader Vacancies
  • Temporary Recreation Leader II - Inclusion
  • Municipal Services Inspector - Temporary Full-Time
  • Buyer
  • Casual Police Information Clerks
  • Roads Management Specialist - Temporary Full-Time
  • Building Official
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Custodian - Relief Pool
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors

JOB POSTINGS
Photo of council seating at a council meeting

Meetings This Week

Monday, June 12: Governance and Priorities Committee at 1 pm

Wednesday, June 14: Finance and Audit Committee at 9 am

Thursday, June 15: Special Council Meeting at 7 pm

MEETINGS

If you are not able to attend or tune in live, you can always review decisions made at each Council meeting simply by reading the Council Meeting Summaries. These summaries are typically posted the day after each meeting.

COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARIES
City of Nanaimo news and events

Recap of City News

Concerts in the Park are back this summer

Nanaimo Fire Service issues full ban on open fires

City of Nanaimo's winning approach to planning garners gold award

Strategic Framework highlights Council’s key focus areas

 

CITY NEWSROOM

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