The Child Care Centre project in the vicinity of the Rollin Art Centre is now complete. This initiative involved the construction of a state-of-the-art daycare facility, accommodating up to 88 children. To bring this project to fruition, the City secured $4.1 million in grant funding.
We are pleased to announce that the Development Procedures Bylaw has been officially adopted. This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to streamlining development processes, promoting transparency, and enhancing the overall efficiency of land use within the City.
We are currently working on our new Official Community Plan. This comprehensive plan sets out our community's vision for future growth, development, and land use. It serves as a guiding framework for decision-making and ensures that the City evolves in a sustainable, organized, and cohesive manner, reflecting the needs and aspirations of our residents. We are being supported in this process by Frank Planning and are due to move into the policy engagement phase of the process in early 2024.
The initial environmental remediation work on the Somass Lands is now complete. To support this critical task of clearing a contaminated area, the City received $1 million in grant funding. This significant financial aid was a major step in the clean-up and restoration of these lands, contributing to environmental health and community well-being.
Port Alberni is set to reclaim its w
