📬My Nanaimo This Week - October 1, 2024

October 1, 2024

This Week...

Learn how to prepare an emergency kit, make sure to sort it right and watch our Public Works walk through video with Bills Sims. Read on for more!

October is Emergency Preparedness Month in Nanaimo

For the fifth year in a row, the City of Nanaimo will be dedicating the month of October to raising awareness on emergency preparedness. The City encourages everyone to be ready for everything from fires and earthquakes to storms and power outages.

-Vancouver Island residents are encouraged to prepare an emergency kit that will last for up to seven days.

-Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 6 to 12 with a theme of "Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention".

-On Thursday, October 17, get ready to drop, cover and hold on! The Great ShakeOut BC earthquake drill will take place at 10:17 am.

-Also, beginning at 10:17 a.m. on October 17, a test alert of the City's emergency alert system, Voyent Alert!, will be sent out. Sign up today!

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Nanaimo 150: Did you know?

City Hall officially opened in 1951 with Princess Elizabeth in attendance (she would become Queen of England six months later). This two-storey building was built in the International style and designed by prominent Nanaimo architect, Thomas B. McArravy, one of the pioneers of the use of modernism on Vancouver Island. There are many interesting nooks in City Hall, including an old vault containing many historical records including the minutes from first City Council meeting.

Alternative Approval Proccess

Looking for more information about Public Works, Parks and the Public Works Updates Project now that the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) is underway? Bill Sims (GM of Engineering & Public Works) takes us on a mini-tour of the Fleet Maintenance Building and the Crew & Administrative Building in this video.

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Sorting it Right!

Recycling is more than just tossing items into the right bin. It's about making a real impact on our planet. From plastics to paper, proper sorting not only reduces landfill waste but also conserves resources. Together, we can create a cleaner, greener community—one item at a time!

WASTE WIZARD

Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Here’s a list of up-to-date information on City construction projects. When approaching construction zones, please make sure to slow down, follow any detours that may be in place and obey all signage and traffic personnel instructions and a reminder that construction zone speed limit is 30 km/hr unless otherwise posted. Thank you for your patience!

Midtown Gateway Phase 2B: Expect delays and single lane on the following roads:

Powder Works Road is now open to vehicle traffic, cyclists, pedestrians and the #30 bus, and replaces the Bowen and Rosstown intersection as the new access point for Rosstown Road. Rosstown Road is now permanently closed to vehicles access from Bowen Road. Expect delays and single lane traffic on Bowen, Rosstown, Northfield and Boxwood Roads.
The traffic signals at Northfield and Boxwood Road have changed, use extra care.
The south access to Beban Park will be unavailible at times. Please exit the park from the other end. All park amenities and programs remain open and accessible.
All businesses remain open.

Learn more about this project: Midtown Gateway

Midtown Water Supply Project

Expect delays on Bowen Road between Meredith Road and Townsite Road.
Starting Tuesday, October 1 Bowen Road northbound lanes will be closed between Dufferin Crescent and Meredith Road, a detour will be in place using Dufferin Crescent – Boxwood Road – Tulsa Road – Meredith Road to proceed on Bowen northbound or southbound to access homes or businesses between Meredith Road and Dufferin Crescent.
Starting Tuesday, October 1 Labieux Road between Kenworth Road roundabout and Beban Parkway will be single lane alternating traffic with traffic control in place.
All businesses in both areas remain open and accessible.

Learn more about this project: Midtown Water Supply Upgrades

Commercial Street Improvements – Wharf to Church Street

Businesses on Commercial Street remain open as usual.
Pedestrian access will be maintained along the entire corridor.
Termporary FREE 2 hour street parking downtown begins October 1!
Commercial Street between Wharf and Church Street is closed to vehicles.

Learn more about this project: Commercial Street Improvements - Wharf to Church Street

Wentworth and Pine

Work is taking place along Wentworth St, near Wentworth and Pine. The Pine and Wentworth intersection will be fully closed from October 1–4 between 9 am and 5 pm.

For the latest updates and information, visit the Wentworth and Pine Sanitary Upgrades project page

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS