|
Eaglecrest Golf Course Acquisition
Public Consultation
| | |
Following news that the Town has reached a conditional agreement to purchase the Eaglecrest Golf Course lands, public consultation will ensure the purchase reflects the values of our community and delivers significant public benefit to current and future generations.
The Town will also conduct a professional traffic study and preliminary site planning. After consultations are complete, Council will make a final purchase decision before the November 1, 2025, contractual deadline.
Public Engagement Opportunities
Ongoing
- Meetings with residents’ associations, golf course members, and community groups.
September 9, 2025 – Public Open House
- Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Location: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St.
- Presentations at 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm, followed by Q&A.
This time will be led by MODUS Planning, seeking feedback on:
- Specific concerns or conditions that would affect the acquisition.
- Benefits and risks of the proposed acquisition.
- Most appropriate types of housing.
- Which community improvements should be prioritized if land sale revenues exceed the purchase price.
October 6, 2025 – Official Public Hearing (subject to Council direction)
- Time: 2:00 pm
- Location: Council Chambers, 660 Primrose St
- Presentation on proposed land use designations (zoning)
- Public input period, allowing the public to speak to Council regarding the proposal.
- Proposal materials will be available two weeks prior to the Public Hearing, and available online and at Town Hall.
- The meeting will be live-streamed and recorded for viewing on the Town’s YouTube channel.
For those unable to speak in person at the consultation opportunities, input may be provided to Council by emailing qbtown@qualicumbeach.com.
Background
-
Cost: $8.5 million
-
Land Area: Approximately 42.5 hectares (105 acres)
-
Rationale: This purchase will bring land and golf course into public ownership, ending years of uncertainty and allowing the Town to shape the site’s long-term use.
- Potential Uses (subject to community input):
- Approximately 40% forested parkland with walking trails and habitat restoration.
- 10% of land allocated to housing development.
- Approximately 50% of land for a nine-hole golf course.
-
Funding:
- Sale of up to 10% of the land for housing, with public input.
- Short-term costs covered by reallocating existing budget funds, replenished through land sales.
- Potential sale of other Town-owned Eaglecrest land.
-
Due Diligence: The acquisition remains subject to technical assessments, consultation, and Council approval by November 1, 2025.
More information, including maps and background information, is available at qualicumbeach.com/eaglecrest-golf-course-revisioning
| | | Town Calls for New Town Crier | | |
Following the recent retirement of long-term Town Crier Len Mustard, The Town is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual to volunteer as its Town Crier.
This historical role involves making public announcements, participating in civic ceremonies, and representing the Town at various community events.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in a “Cry Off” competition at the October 1, 2025 Special Council Meeting, where they will present a general “Town Cry” specific to Qualicum Beach.
Submit an Expression of Interest
-
Due Date: September 19, 2025, by 4:00 pm
-
Include: A cover letter outlining interest in the role and relevant experience, as well as a brief resume highlighting public speaking or community involvement.
-
Submit: email qbtown@qualicumbeach.com or mail to PO Box 130, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7.
Read the full list of qualifications.
| | | Seacrest Place Slope Stabilization Project | | |
The Seacrest Place Slope Stabilization Project is making great headway, and we really appreciate the public’s patience on this important project!
Completion is on track for the end of October 2025.
For full project details, visit qualicumbeach.com/seacrest-slope-stabilization
| | Cardboard Bin to Transition to RDN Curbside Collection | | |
As of September 29, 2025, the Town’s cardboard collection service will be fully transitioned to the Regional District of Nanaimo’s (RDN) curbside collection program.
For many years, the Town provided a dedicated cardboard collection, known simply as the "Cardboard Bin" on Berwick Road next to the Fern & Cedar Brewery. While the option to discontinue the service was discussed in 2021, Council chose to ensure residents could adapt to RDN curbside collection or arrange private recycling services before transitioning.
With residents now fully transitioned to the RDN’s recycling program, the Town will discontinue the Cardboard Bin, confident that the large recycling carts provided through curbside collection are more than adequate for residential needs.
This change will result in a net cost savings of approximately $75,000 tax dollars per year, and additional weekly clean-up costs. Reallocation of these funds will be considered during Council’s budget process in the fall.
| | |
Each year the Town offers a seasonal chipping program in both Spring and Fall, providing residents with the convenience of placing branches curbside for easy collection.
- Residents EAST of Memorial Ave - starts October 6
- Residents WEST of Memorial Ave - starts November 6
IMPORTANT
- The chipper visits each street ONCE, so have branches out by start date.
-
Please do NOT place material out earlier than 3 weeks before collection date.
Follow the guidelines below for smooth collection:
YES
- ONE pile per property
- Small trees, branches, woody shrub materials
- Maximum pile of 8ft x 8ft x 5ft high
- Wood under 4 inches in diameter
- Neatly stacked at the roadside with butt ends facing the same direction
NO
- Grass clippings, leaves, soft plant materials (eg. flowers)
- Piles in excess of 8ft x 8ft x 5ft high
- Piles with gravel, dirt, or roots covered with dirt
- Wood in excess of 4 inches in diameter
For more information, visit qualicumbeach.com/chipping-program
| | |
Beach Road Improvements
The Town is repaving Beach Road (between Fern Road and Second Avenue), and will combine this work with replacing portions of concrete curbing and upgrading some storm system elements on both sides of the block.
- September 8 - 19
- No street parking in the areas where curb repairs & storm improvements are planned.
- Intermittent single-lane alternating traffic. Sidewalks will remain open.
- Week of September 22
- The block between Fern Rd and Second Ave will be closed to vehicular traffic for two days.
- Residential off-street parking will remain available, but brief driveway closures will be required. Sidewalks will remain open.
Traffic Improvements Fern & Primrose
Until September 26, single-lane traffic will be in place during working hours as contractors perform storm system and sidewalk accessibility improvements.
Field Closure
The Community Park Playing Fields will be closed for maintenance from August 18 to September 12. The fields will remain open for light general use while the grounds undergo seasonal maintenance but will not be able to withstand sport games, either formal or informal.
Seacrest Place Slope Stabilization
Until mid-November, Seacrest Slope will be single lane traffic, with no pedestrian access to ensure safety.
| | |
Effective July 17, all open burning, including campfires, beach fires, and fireworks, is prohibited in Qualicum Beach. The ban remains in effect until further notice.
Visit qualicumbeach.com for more information.
| | |
From May 15 until September 15 the watering of lawns and gardens is only permitted between the hours of 7 pm and 7 am daily. Hand watering is permitted at any time.
Each municipality sets their own water usage guidelines based on local water sources and consumption. With our dedicated residents maintaining personal water restrictions and being respectful of their water use, Qualicum Beach does not need to escalate water restrictions.
Read the FAQ on water conservation and restrictions
| |
- Sept 9 - Eaglecrest Golf Course Open House, 3-7 pm
- Sept 10 - Special Council Meeting, 2 pm
- Sept 10 - Committee of the Whole, 4 pm
- Sept 17 - Regular Council Meeting, 10 am
- Sept 30 - Stat Holiday
All meetings are held in the Council Chamber, unless otherwise noted.
| | | | |
