Community Issues Assessment for Electoral Area G

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The Regional District of Nanaimo is undertaking a Community Issues Assessment for Electoral Area G, which includes the communities of Englishman River, San Pareil, French Creek, Little Qualicum and Dashwood. The map below shows the study area.

The Community Issues Assessment aims to provide residents with an understanding of the current system of governance in the RDN Electoral Area G, and to identify whether there are any key issues or emerging trends. Depending on the results of the Community Issues Assessment, further study may be considered to assess ways to address them.

Because many of Electoral Area G’s residents live on the outskirts of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, it is not clear to what extent the community understands its current governance and service delivery arrangements, which include a mix of municipal, regional district, provincial, improvement district and private water services. In situations like this, the Ministry recommends that a Community Issues Assessment be undertaken before any further governance work is completed.

The core objectives of the Community Issues Assessment for Electoral Area G are to:

  • Identify and describe the different roles, responsibilities and jurisdictions of service providers;
  • Assemble information on existing service delivery arrangements and governance relationships;
  • Identify current and emerging issues and pressures related to services as seen by residents;
  • Better understand how decisions are made and the relationships between service providers;
  • Provide opportunities for residents, property owners, improvement district and First Nations to articulate the issues they see in Electoral Area G; and
  • Summarize findings for consideration by the RDN Board.

The Community Issues Assessment began in November 2025 and is anticipated to be complete by June 2025.

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The Regional District of Nanaimo is undertaking a Community Issues Assessment for Electoral Area G, which includes the communities of Englishman River, San Pareil, French Creek, Little Qualicum and Dashwood. The map below shows the study area.

The Community Issues Assessment aims to provide residents with an understanding of the current system of governance in the RDN Electoral Area G, and to identify whether there are any key issues or emerging trends. Depending on the results of the Community Issues Assessment, further study may be considered to assess ways to address them.

Because many of Electoral Area G’s residents live on the outskirts of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, it is not clear to what extent the community understands its current governance and service delivery arrangements, which include a mix of municipal, regional district, provincial, improvement district and private water services. In situations like this, the Ministry recommends that a Community Issues Assessment be undertaken before any further governance work is completed.

The core objectives of the Community Issues Assessment for Electoral Area G are to:

  • Identify and describe the different roles, responsibilities and jurisdictions of service providers;
  • Assemble information on existing service delivery arrangements and governance relationships;
  • Identify current and emerging issues and pressures related to services as seen by residents;
  • Better understand how decisions are made and the relationships between service providers;
  • Provide opportunities for residents, property owners, improvement district and First Nations to articulate the issues they see in Electoral Area G; and
  • Summarize findings for consideration by the RDN Board.

The Community Issues Assessment began in November 2025 and is anticipated to be complete by June 2025.

For more information:

  • Save the Date!

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    Community meetings for the Community Issues Assessment for Electoral Area G have now been scheduled!

    The Community Issues Assessment will provide residents with information about Electoral Area G’s current system of governance and improve awareness about how services are provided in the area. The study will help to identify key issues and shared interests in the community.

    While each meeting will present similar information, Area G residents are encouraged to attend the meeting closest to their community to discuss their local issues.

    • April 28, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre (747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach).
      (Focus on Dashwood, Little Qualicum, Surfside, Bird Streets and Hilliers)
    • May 7, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Tigh-Na-Mara (1155 Resort Dr, Parksville).
      (Focus on San Pareil, River's Edge, and Martindale Road, Forneau Way, Wildgreen Way, and Coldwater Road)
    • May 14, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the École Oceanside Elementary School (980 Wright Rd, Parksville).
      (Focus on French Creek)


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  • Consultant Selected for Community Issues Assessment for Electoral Area G

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    The Regional District of Nanaimo is pleased to announce that it has secured the services of Neilson Strategies Inc. and Leftside Partners Inc. to lead the Community Issues Assessment for Electoral Area G.

    The Community Issues Assessment will provide residents with information on Electoral Area G’s current system of governance and improve awareness about how services are provided in the community. It will help identify shared interests and opportunities that may lead to further targeted governance work in Electoral Area G.

    The community engagement phase is expected to take place between February and April 2025 and will provide opportunities for Electoral Area G residents, First Nations, the improvement district, private water utilities, Parksville and Qualicum Beach with opportunities to learn more and provide feedback. As the study unfolds this website will be updated. Register and subscribe by following this project to receive email notifications on the latest updates.

  • Provincial Approval

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    On March 13, 2024, correspondence was received from Minister Kang awarding a grant of $45,000 for a Community Issues Assessment for Electoral Area G.

  • How it Started

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    In June 2021, the Board directed staff to explore the possibility of a restructure study for Electoral Area G in response to community concerns including changing demographics, population growth, confusing boundaries, uneven service mix, and dissatisfaction with service delivery mechanisms.

    On September 28, 2021, the Board directed that a Governance and Services Study be requested for Electoral Area G. In November 2021, the RDN submitted a formal request to the Ministry, seeking approval and funding for a Governance and Services Study.

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