The initial paint lines have been drawn for a water pipe upgrade project on Irwin Street between Farquhar and Milton. It’s still budget dependent and nothing will happen for certain until after Aug 10. If it’s a go, plan for 4 weeks of construction.
At the same time, Parks and Rec have requested that the yellow concrete blocks at Irwin and Milton be removed and that a cul de sac bulb with grass and curb be installed…woo-hoo!
While the water main work is being carried out on Irwin, Parks is planning to work with Engineering to build a trail along the Deverill Square Park frontage on Irwin and to upgrade the parking along the Irwin Street park edge (including the creation of 4 universally accessible stalls).
If you want to see a copy of the plan, click here.
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Deveril Park improvements are complete for this year and we hope that they have been enjoyed by the neighbourhood this summer. However, parks is still considering small public art projects including new murals on the washroom building murals.
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Sunday Morning Soccer is one of Deveril Park’s newest additions. Last Sunday, the Gillespie Street Gang waged a mighty and valiant battle against the Irwin Street Eagles!!! Fun was had by all!!! Remember, we play the first and last Sunday of each month at Deverill Square Park at 10 am sharp! We play for about 45 minutes. All ages and skill levels are welcome. We’re here for a good time!! For more info or questions, contact Ed at fernville [at] telus.net
- Expecting some burly bully footballers? Remember, we’re the South End…highly inclusive and we play well with others!
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At the Balmoral Hotel, the old strip club bar has been done a total “about face” and now houses offices for Income Assistance and the Homeless programs, which are now operating. Plans are now underway for the next phase of renovation–tenant suites.
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Robins Gardens engineers have contacted the city as they begin to work on drawings to ensure that the ultimate site (now 8 lots) has proper drainage so both the trees and buildings will be safe. Still a long way to go, but in progress.
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The condo development at 119 Haliburton is in the working drawing/pro forma financials/getting financing phase. Baby steps, but heading forward.
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Welcome to Matt Baker, who is our new resident RCMP bike cop. And best wishes to Cam Thompson who is settling into his new position in Prince Rupert. (And a “you’re not getting away from us even tho’ you’re in PR now” to Anne Thompson, our blogging expert who helps us out here when we trip over our own technology..:)
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IPI is rumoured to be moving their glass operations to Duke Point, at least temporarily. Click here to link to the article in the Aug 1 Nanaimo Daily News.
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Thanks to our resources: Park Planner Kirsty McDonald, Heritage/Community Planner Chris Sholberg, Development Approval Planner Gary Noble, Christina Martens from the CMHA, Norm Abbey from Nob Hill, James Younger, and Ed Chan.
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