In October 2024, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Board approved a referendum to seek the approval of eligible electors to borrow up to $30 million to finance the Ravensong Aquatic Centre (RAC) expansion located in Qualicum Beach.

General voting day will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Resident electors and non-resident property electors of the City of Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach and RDN Electoral Areas E, F, G and H can vote in the referendum. The RDN has scheduled seven information sessions for eligible electors to learn more and ask questions about the expansion, proposed borrowing and referendum. Members of the general public are also welcome to attend.

Drop-In Information Sessions 5 - 7:30 p.m.

• February 24 - Coombs Fairgrounds - Arrowsmith Gym, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs
• February 26 - Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach
• March 3 - Nanoose Place Community Centre, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay
• March 5 - Craig Street Commons, 330 Craig St, Parksville
• March 10 - Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach
• March 12 - St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville

Virtual Information Session

Join staff to walk through the information virtually and answer questions about the proposed Ravensong Aquatic Centre expansion and referendum.

• March 17, 5 - 7:30 p.m.
• Zoom meeting online at: bit.ly/RACinfo or by telephone by dialing: +1-587-328-1099. When prompted, enter meeting ID: 638 3104 2387 and passcode: 385739

Read the full media release Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Project Referendum Update