DID YOU KNOW?

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Contrary to popular belief, the Regional District of Nanaimo does not provide ongoing funding for Nanoose Place operations or maintenance (although they have offered grants for specific purposes). The maintenance and operations of the centre (including 1 part-time staff) are funded by fees paid by the users of the two facilities.

There are actually two buildings run by the Nanoose Bay Activities and Recreation Society (NBARS) - Nanoose Place and the building next door (currently rented by the daycare). 

The centre is operated by a non-profit board called Nanoose Bay Activities and Recreation Society (NBARS). All members of this board are volunteers. There is one paid part-time manager. NBARS is a registered Canadian charity #132305749RR0001.

Since both buildings are over 30 years old - they require maintenance. 

The roof of the main building has now been replaced thanks to a $120,000 grant in 2024 from the RDN (which also included funding for renovation of the washrooms and upgrading of sound equipment and kitchen appliances) and a generous donation of $21,000 from the Rotary Club of Parksville has enabled the roof of the daycare to be replaced. 

The current, most urgent, need is for complete replacement of the septic system which can be done in phases, but the total cost is anticipated to be at least $120,000.