Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Referendum
On April 5 eligible electors from the City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach and Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Electoral Areas (EA) E, F, G and H will decide if the RDN can borrow up to $30 million to expand Ravensong Aquatic Centre.
Want to learn more?
- Register and subscribe to this project for email updates.
- Missed attending one of our information sessions? You can see the information boards that were shared at the events or watch the virtual session video.
- Check out the Background Documents that has information on the proposed expansion, referendum and more.
- Visit the project FAQ's - we will be updating the FAQ’s as we move forward to help answer your questions.
- Learn more about the history of the Ravensong Aquatic Centre expansion project and how we got to referendum here.
- Ask us a question using the Q & A tab below.
Visit rdn.bc.ca/ravensong-referendum(External link) for more information on voting in the referendum including the three ways to vote, who can vote and voting locations.
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Information Sessions
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Drop-In Information Sessions 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Monday, February 24 Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs
Wednesday, February 26 Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach
Monday, March 3 Nanoose Place Community Centre, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay
Wednesday, March 5 Craig Street Commons, 330 Craig St, Parksville
Monday, March 10 Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach
Wednesday, March 12 St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville
These are in-person, drop-in format. There will be information boards to explain the proposed Ravensong Aquatic Centre expansion and details about the referendum. RDN staff will be present to answer questions about the expansion and referendum.
There will not be a presentation or a microphone.
Virtual Information Session 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 17
Join the Zoom meeting at: bit.ly/RACinfo(External link) or join by telephone by dialing: +1 587 328 1099. When prompted, enter meeting ID: 638 3104 2387 and passcode: 385739
Staff will walk through the information boards and answer questions about the proposed Ravensong Aquatic Centre expansion and referendum.
Expectations for Engagement
Only RAC expansion project and referendum questions will be answered during the information sessions. Residents who have questions about other RDN services, projects or topics should send them to inquiries at inquires@rdn.bc.ca(External link) or call 250-390-4111. They will be connected with the appropriate RDN staff person who will respond to their inquiries during regular office hours.
We are committed to listening carefully, engaging constructively and addressing concerns you may have as fully as we can. There will be zero tolerance for any intimidating, confrontational or discriminatory language or behaviour. As participants, we ask you to:
- Treat others with respect
- Listen and allow others to share
- Appreciate the diversity of perspectives – you do not need to agree with others thoughts and ideas
- When appropriate, engage in dialogue rather than debate
- Be mindful of time
- Seek to learn from one another
- Focus on issues and interests, not on positions or personalities
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FAQ's
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Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Referendum
- How can I vote in the Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Referendum?
- Who can vote in the referendum?
- What do I need to bring to confirm my eligibility to vote?
- Can I vote online?
- How many votes are needed for a referendum to pass?
- What is the Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Referendum question?
- Does each participating area decide if they pay for the expansion?
- Why is there a referendum for an expansion to Ravensong Aquatic Centre?
- What happens if the referendum passes?
- What happens if the expansion referendum is not approved by electors?
- What is a Referendum (Assent Voting)?
- Will mail ballots be available?
- Will proxies be allowed?
- Who does the RDN borrow the money from?
- Who is the Municipal Finance Authority?
- When does the RDN borrow and draw funds during large scale capital projects?
- When will the referendum results be announced?
- How can I receive updates?
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GICB Funding Announcement
- Will the funding contribution from the Federal Government change the question on the ballot?
- How will the funding contribution from the Federal Government affect the tax implications?
- If the referendum is not approved by electors, will the funding contribution from the Federal Government still be available?
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Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion
- What would be included in the expansion if the referendum passes?
- How was it decided what amenities to include in the expansion design?
- What is the cost of the project?
- What does the expansion mean for my taxes?
- What happens if the RDN is successful in receiving grant funding?
- What is the total cost to taxpayers of the Ravensong service including the expansion?
- When would construction start?
- How long would the expansion take to build?
- Would there be a pool closure?
- Why does the proposed expansion not include a fitness centre?
- Did you consider a pool in Parksville?
- What type of filtration system would the new pool have and would it have chlorine?
- How much larger would the new facility be?
- How is the RDN dealing with potential tariffs?
- What is the slope of the zero depth beach entry area of the leisure pool addition and what are the depths of both of the new pools?
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The current Ravensong Aquatic Centre
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Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Referendum Information Sessions
