The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is pleased to announce that the 78-acre (31.5 hectares) undeveloped forested property, known locally as ‘Wilkinson Woods’ on Gabriola Island, has been purchased. Located next to 707 Community Park, this land purchase significantly expands the adjoining protected area and will provide recreational opportunities and emergency access to the park from South Road. With this purchase, over 171 hectares have been added to the 707 Community Park since 2018, with 136 hectares added in 2018 and 3.64 hectares added in 2020. The second‐largest park in the RDN, 707 Community Park has now grown to an impressive 1,137 acres (460.3 hectares)in size.
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