On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Board will be considering proceeding to referendum to obtain the assent of the electors of the Electoral Area 'F' Community Parks and Halls Local Service Area for borrowing up to $824,000, plus interest to purchase a 3.7 hectare (9.15 acre) property located at 2350 Alberni Highway, Coombs (formerly French Creek School) legally described as PID: 004‐523‐555, Lot A, District Lot 143, Nanoose District, Plan 15661 for use by the Electoral Area 'F' Community Parks and Halls Local Service.
The Board will also be considering the recommendation: That “Electoral Area 'F' Community Parks and Halls Local Service Property Purchase Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1929, 2025” be introduced and read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.