Project Milestones


​Hall Closing                            18 May 2026 - Construction Start                       1 June 2026
Construction complete          30 Oct. 2026 - Hall Re-opening                     20 Nov. 2026

Latest Updates 

For the full project scope check our our dedicated project scope page.

April 2026

Project Update: Contract Awarded

  • The Pender Harbour Community Club is pleased to announce that the construction contract for the Community Hall Renovation and Upgrade Project has been awarded to Spani Development Ltd. While we await the Building Permit—which is expected shortly—we are utilizing this time for final project coordination. 

    The timeline is:  Construction Start: May 26, 2026 - Target Completion: November 16, 2026

    We look forward to beginning the physical transformation of our community hub. 
    Further updates to follow.

    March 2026
    • ​The Building Permit Application is formally Completed.

    February 2026
    • The hall renovation project reached a significant milestone. The project has been formally issued for tender. We are now proceeding with the building permit application.

    ​January 2026
    • ​The Canadian government grant (GICB) for $532,000 has been signed. 
    • ​Received the balance of the grant from Destination BC $15,000. for the Heating Recovery Ventilation system (HRV).  
    • HRV unit and fan were installed, complete with ducting inside a storage room which has been renamed a mechanical room.
    • ​Washrooms, bar and kitchen renovations have been added as part of the project tender and building permit application. Proceeding with those renovations will be decided once we have firmed the cost of the main project scope.
    • A building survey was done as part of the building permit application.
    • ​Awarded an Electrical Engineer contract to Western Element. Hiring an electrical engineer was required by the SCRD. 

    September 2025
    Hired the architect: Scott Keck Architecture and Design
    Hired a mechanical Engineer, Norman Grusnick for the Heat Recovery System.
    Hired a contractor, BNG Heating and Sheet Metal, to install the Heat Recovery System equipment. This work needs to be done ahead of the full project due to grant timing requirements.
     
    Summer 2025
    Building permit enquiry which resulted in having to hire an Architect for the project as well as mechanical and electrical engineers.
    Issued Request for Quotation for architect, accessible door and Heat Recovery System.
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    Spring 2025
    Successful in obtaining the following Grants:
    • Canadian Government Green Initiative Community Building (GICB) program for 80% of the project cost up to $532,000 approved in principal.
    • Destination B.C. $15,000
    • Sunshine Coast Foundation $10,000
    With the approval of the GICB program the scope of the project was expanded to match the application made to the GICB. The scope now includes upgrades such as accessibility features (automatic doors, upgraded washrooms), and energy efficiency improvements (solar panels, energy recovery ventilation system, new windows.)

    Summer 2024
    Notice was made to the community that there were some issues with the hall roof structure and that the roof and its structure needed to be replaced.
    Fundraising and grant application started.
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    Spring 2024
    Structural Drawings were prepared
    Project scope was defined as roof truss replacement, strengthening of the lower roofs structure, new roofing materials, LED lighting.
    Contractor prepared an estimate and a schedule for the project.
     
    Autumn/Winter 2023
    Contractor noticed that the hall roof structure was sagging, both on the main hall and the additions.
    A structural Engineer, Allester Engineering was hired.
    Assessment of the roof structure was made and it was found that the hall roof structure will need to be reinforced or replaced soon.
  • For the full project scope check our our dedicated project scope page.