March Update from Port Edward highlights interest in housing development, shares notes on challenges for North Pacific Cannery Historical Site

The District of Port Edward Council has shared a few themes on
recent developments for the community

Prospects look good towards a new housing subdivision for the District of Port Edward, with Mayor Knut Bjrondal sharing some notes on the recent Request for Proposals for development in the District.

The review of the plan ahead for housing comes as part of the District's March Update, with Mr. Bjorndal observing as to the level of interest and excitement in investing in Port Edward that it shows.

Last week we received proposals for the redevelopment of the Alder Avenue seven acre property. The proposals are a testament to the growing excitement to develop in Port Edward and we look forward to attracting new residents with this residential subdivision. Staff have been evaluating the proposals and will make recommendations to council. When Council has made a determination on the selected developer we will put out a news release.

Part of the RFP package from the District of Port Edward from January

You can review some of the particulars to that RFP from our item of January 5th.

The ongoing roadwork in the community also made for part of the update this month, the Mayor thanking the community for their patience as work continues.

Work is proceeding on schedule on Evergreen Drive. At the current progress we should be in a position to pave before the summer. I appreciate the patience that residents have shown the contractor as there are numerous interruptions and inconveniences due to the work.

The latest notes from the Port Edward Historical Society also features in their month's review, with the District noting of some recent funding that was received by the facility.

As well, as we noted earlier this month, the Council reviews the decision to keep the Historical Site closed for the year.

The Port Edward Historical Society (who manage and operate North Pacific Cannery) received good news this past month that $274,000 in grant funding was provided from the Province for urgent repairs to roofing, electrical and plumbing. 

This winter has been quite severe at the Cannery with roof, window and other damage. The Historical Society has closed the site for the second year in a row due to the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The update also observes of the end of the COVID outbreak at Acropolis Manor, with the Council expressing sympathies to those who lost loved ones, as well as to highlight the upcoming COVID vaccination clinics.

The notes for the month also include some themes from the February Council sessions, as well as a reminder of the upcoming Utility Bill payment deadline.

You can review the update from Port Edward here.

For more notes related to the District see our archive page here.