Following denied AAP, Nanaimo council abandons borrowing bylaw

Nanaimo City Council will not immediately go to referendum and is now reevaluating options following the failed attempt to borrow money for its Public Works Yard project via an alternative approval process, also known as an AAP.

Lauryn MackenzieDecember 3, 2024Nanaimo, AAP, Alternative Approval Process, Public Works Yard

City of Nanaimo AAP to borrow $90 million for Public Works Yard fails

After three attempts by the City of Nanaimo to seek the consent of the voters to borrow funds to upgrade its Public Works Yard, the city’s third AAP has been denied.

Lauryn MackenzieNovember 29, 2024Nanaimo, AAP, Alternative Approval Process, Public Works Yard

Results of Public Works Yard AAP still not ready

It has been over a year since the City of Nanaimo first started the process of seeking the consent of the voters to borrow funding to upgrade the Public Works Yard.

Lauryn MackenzieNovember 6, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, AAp, AAP, Public Works Yard, Alternative Approval Process

City announces third attempt at an AAP to borrow money for Public Works Yard

The City of Nanaimo, for a third time, is moving forward with an AAP to seek approval from electors to borrow money for the Public Works Yard, but this time with a higher price tag.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 30, 2024Nanaimo, AAP, Alternative Approval Process, Public Works Yard

Council looks at new option for upgrading Public Works Yard

The City of Nanaimo is reevaluating its plan to make upgrades to the Public Works Yard on Labieux Road.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 26, 2024Nanaimo, AAP, City of Nanaimo, Alternative Approval Process

AAP results approves new health and wellness service for Gabriola Island

The Regional District of Nanaimo has approved a new health and wellness service for Gabriola Island.

Second AAP for Nanaimo Operations Centre starts

The City of Nanaimo is holding an Alternative Approval Process starting on January 18 to seek approval from voters for a $48.5 million loan for the first phase of the Nanaimo Operations Centre.