July 24, 2018
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Westporte Place Water Main Upgrade Project - Compton Road and Russell Street
To address aging infrastructure, accommodate future growth and ensure the continued delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water to your neighbourhood, the City of Port Alberni is upgrading a small portion of the water distribution system in your area.
Upcoming Construction
To further Reconciliation efforts and cultivate cross-cultural awareness in Port Alberni, the Reconciliation Committee, a partnership between the Hupacasath First Nation, Tseshaht First Nation, and the City of Port Alberni, hosted a forum on March 27, 2018, to gather input on Reconciliation at the local level. The event welcomed approximately 112 residents, local First Nations and elected officials from around the Alberni Valley.
Your local government is holding an information session for potential candidates interested in running for Port Alberni City Council, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Board or School District #70 Trustee.
Please join us:
When: Thursday, July 19th, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Echo Centre, Dogwood Room
4255 Wallace St, Port Alberni
This session will provide information on:
The City of Port Alberni and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) are working with Dr. Ryan Reynolds from the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) School of Community and Regional Planning to gain a better understanding of people’s experiences during the January 23rd tsunami warning and evacuation.
PORT ALBERNI, British Columbia, Canada – The City of Port Alberni is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Rob Kraneveldt as Facility Operations Supervisor replacing Mr. Mark Zenko who is moving on to new opportunities.
To address aging infrastructure, accommodate future growth and improve drainage in your area, crews from the City of Port Alberni are replacing a sewer main on North Park Drive between and 7th Avenue and 10th Avenue. Installation activities on North Park Drive are nearing completion and crews are moving on to the 10th Avenue crossing.
10th Avenue Crossing
The City of Port Alberni is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Flynn Scott as Manager of Bylaw Services.
In 2017 the City committed to making its Bylaw Services Department more robust to help improve livability in Port Alberni and increase safety in the community. This commitment included the creation of three new positions in Bylaw Services: a full-time manager, one additional Bylaw Officer, and one part-time Administrative Clerk.
Port Alberni Revitalization 7th Anniversary
Business Facade Improvement 2022
Applications Open!
Intake for the 2022 Business Facade Improvement Program is now open
Apply by April 22, 2022
All applicants will be contacted after review.
Canadian Maritime Engineering (CME), carrying on business locally as Canadian Alberni Engineering, is fulfilling their commitment to the City of Port Alberni by improving the former Plywood Mill site (2120 Plywood Drive). This initial investment of just over $2 million involves the construction of a 33 metre by 45 metre marine fabrication centre which will stand approximately 13.5 metres high.