Phase 3 begins March 1!

Nearly two years after the launch of REIMAGINE NANAIMO, we are entering the third and final phase! With it comes a new draft plan for our community: City Plan - Nanaimo ReImagined. In this phase you will have the opportunity to provide your thoughts about the draft plan.

To learn more about what’s coming up in Phase 3, watch the Feb 28 Council meeting at 7 pm for an overview.

REIMAGINE NANAIMO

Nanaimo ReImagined

Here it is, Nanaimo! All your feedback gathered from Phases 1 and 2 of REIMAGINE NANAIMO have culminated in a draft big picture plan for our community’s future: City Plan – Nanaimo ReImagined. Review the draft plan, watch the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting at 2 pm on Feb 28 where it will be discussed and get ready to provide your thoughts beginning March 1!

DRAFT CITY PLAN

Spring Registration 

Registration for spring recreation programs opens Wed, Mar 2! Register for swimming, skating, arts, cooking, first aid, dance, cooking, outdoor and more!

There are three ways to register:

• Online at recreation.nanaimo.ca
• Phone by calling 250-756-5200
• In person by visiting Bowen Park, Beban Park, Oliver Woods Community Centre or Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

RECREATION NANAIMO

Walk On, Nanaimo!

The Walk On Winter Wellness Challenge is still taking place. So, take advantage of milder weather and longer days to get your steps in! The challenge runs until March 17 and all participants will be entered to win a new pair of running shoes with a value of up to $200 (including tax) courtesy of New Balance Nanaimo.

WALK ON CHALLENGE

Scrap Metal

Aluminum and steel packaging, such as foil take out containers and tin cans, are accepted in your blue cart. However, all metal products and scrap metal are not.

It's amazing what has been spotted going through Recycle BC's sorting facilities - frying pans, lawnmower blades and even a kitchen sink! Not only are these items not included in Recycle BC's program, they are dangerous for workers and cause damage to belts and other machinery.

Books

Did you know? Hardcover and paperback books, such as novels and text books are not accepted in your blue cart. If you have extra books you would like to get rid of, here are some options: 

• Resell, hand down, donate or place in one of Nanaimo's little libraries so that someone else can enjoy them.
• Many libraries, thrift stores and community organizations will accept gently used books, but be sure to call first to ensure there is a need.

Mid-Town Water Supply Project - Stating Soon!

The Mid-Town Water Supply Upgrades Project is a major, multi-year project that will upgrade Nanaimo’s water supply infrastructure, supporting resilience and ensuring a safe supply of water to two-thirds of the City.

The project will ensure that Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has a dedicated potable water and fire protection feed, and also serves to support active transportation provisions in City Plan by providing a future active transportation trailway link between the E&N and Parkway Trails along the pipe’s route.

Construction should start in early summer, with early work clearing minor trees expected to start on March 3, prior to the spring bird nesting period. This will include sections along the Nanaimo Parkway from East Wellington to Northfield Road and through Beban Park. Please obey all safety warning signs and cordoned off areas during this activity.

MID-TOWN WATER SUPPLY PROJECT PAGE

Meetings This Week

Mon, Feb 28: Governance & Priorities Committee at 2 pm in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium.

Mon, Feb 28: Council at 7 pm in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium.

Wed, Mar 2: Special Design Advisory Panel at 5 pm in the Service and Resource Centre Boardroom.

Fri, Mar 4: Mayor's Leaders' Table at 9 am in the Service and Resource Centre Boardroom.

Did you know? 

An Official Community Plan Amendment Application to include the Bowers District Master Plan (Green Thumb Nurseries site) in the City's Official Community Plan passed third reading at the Feb 24, 2022 Public Hearing.

MEETINGS