Kamloops Construction

[RHINO]

Oh Feepa, no one that typically posts here is likely interested in you commie take on the subject. Im sure there is a safe space for you elsewhere. Have a nice day comrade.

[csbvan]

This Kamloops thread is twisted. Mods should clean it up so that people take their politics elsewhere and this focuses on developments in the City.

[RHINO]

I'm guessing you'd feel different if I was blasting the right though? That type of thing is everywhere on this site. Its funny, there's only one side that demands speech they dont like gets removed.

[Jamaldenberg]

We'd be talking a lot more about developments if our socialist government didn't impose all the regulations and red tape and allow free enterprise to build without considering every single persons feelings.

[Vantage]

Originally Posted by csbvan

This Kamloops thread is twisted. Mods should clean it up so that people take their politics elsewhere and this focuses on developments in the City.

It's Kamloops, what do you expect? Only the Coast in BC votes left

[Repthe250]

Originally Posted by L00per

This is the "missing middle" issue. That family should absolutely be able to afford something bigger than 800sq ft. Does that HAVE to be 2700 sq feet with a 1/4 acre just steps from everything? It could easily be a 1600 sq ft townhouse, or part of a duplex/triplex/quad, with a shared yard, for less.

Getting that family into the next size up property means a better supply/demand situation for those families/individuals where that 800sq ft 2bedroom is appropriate. Building the missing middle is a better solution than building yet more 1 or 2 bedroom shoeboxes.

That family doesn’t HAVE to, no. No one HAS to. Not many people require that much space. But, it shouldn’t be non-negotiable, either. If we’re not going to give those who want the big yard, two car garage, basement suite for renting out, what’s stopping them from moving out of province and getting that house in Alberta? Weather, maybe. That’s about it.

If we want this province to boom again, we need to build for what people want and not what the province thinks is best for them. I want a house. I don’t want a townhouse. And I’m sure a lot of people feel the same way but no one can afford a house because the demand is only rising while supply is either stagnant or declining. There’s only a high demand for condos in downtown Vancouver because that’s where you have literally everything at your doorstep. The rest of the demand is for rental apartments or SHF’s. And rental apartments should be a stepping stone to real home ownership.

[RHINO]

I fully believe that everyone who works their 🞵🞵🞵 off, should in theory; have the opportunity to get into the housing market. I believe that things are out of reach for many Canadians right now, not just in B.C. & while Kamloops is still considered " affordable " by other national destination standards ... we should be better then what we are. There is a lot standing in the way of achieving this. Housing prices will likely stay high. That is not with in provincial control. I think its fair to say everyone understands this. So what can be done to combat the rising cost of life? Well, creating an environment where high paying careers and jobs are more prevalent through policy changes is one thing VERY MUCH SO in the capacity of our provincial and Federal government. When the BC government will not issue stumping licenses and fiber production and tree harvesting starts to vanish... this is a provincial problem created by a specific ideology.

I recently had a conversation with someone in my family who is the polar opposite of me in the political spectrum. We were discussing the tanker ban. They proudly, smugly and as a matter of factly stated there is no tanker ban with a self congratulating smirk.

This in lays the problem. While this is an accurate statement, there are factors in that statement that are misleading. This is my biggest issue with having conversations about ethics and policy. We seem to have lost the ability to see TRUTH. We only care about the way things " sound " or " appear " but not the actual truth of the policy or the outcome.

There are tankers allowed off the B.C. coast - this is true.
These tankers are only allowed to be 12,500 TONS.

The average size of an oil tanker is 80,000 - 200,000 TONS.

You see the grey area? Groups can say " there is no tanker ban ".

Imagine you have a dirt moving business. You haul soil and fill from one location being worked on to another. Imagine you have huge contracts for major projects. Now imagine the Province comes in and says " we have no problem with you moving soil, none what so ever. You're just not allowed to do it on the roads or in a truck ".

You would say " How do you expect me to do this then? With a wheel barrow? in buckets? You are effectively destroying the industry of dirt moving".
The government can say " There is no ban on moving soil, this claim is crazy. Read the laws and rules, no where does it say anything about making soil moving illegal and any counter claim to that is a conspiracy theory pushed by the right".

The average government supporter will hear that, and start insulting the dirt moving companies for pushing disinformation. People on a specific side of the argument will claim that there is no policy preventing dirt moving, its just there is clearly NO DEMAND to move dirt because there are no private companies investing in moving dirt in B.C.

They cannot see, or choose NOT to see the policy that has made the industry impossible to function. The biggest problem, is that those that see these problems, either choose to pretend they are not real, or actively go out of their way to lie about the policies that effect all of us. No matter what side of the isle, we should be able to look at the sky and say " yep, its blue " but we cant even do that anymore. The level of miss trust and hate is to high, and NO ONE is willing to talk, they simply want people punished for saying things they don't agree with.

[RHINO]

SAY GOD BYE TO AN OLD FRIEND BY 2030

The latest move by Kamloops City Council in its ambitious Build Kamloops program is going to see a piece of Kamloops history make way for progress.

Kamloops Council has announced its intention to replace both Memorial Arena and the existing Kamloops Curling Club to make way for a modern Curling and Racquet Sports Complex.

The City — which already owns both the Kamloops Curling Club and Memorial Arena — has purchased the two lots directly east of Memorial, which will give the City a 3.6 acre space to create the new Complex.

“The redevelopment of this city block will create a vibrant downtown hub that integrates curling and racquet sports and has potential for much more,” stated the City in unveiling its plans for the downtown location. “[Plans for the Complex include] a fitness space, community amenities, and even housing—a central place for active living.”

While the program to replace Memorial Arena and the Kamloops Curling Club is in its infancy — with no designs drafted or cost estimates put forward — Build Kamloops Chair Kelly Hall does note the Kamloops Legion is supporting the effort, hinting at the possibility of a housing component which could have veterans in mind.

“When we’re in such close proximity to a bus/transit hub, the provincial government has given us the opportunity to build in excess of 14 stories,” noted Hall, suggesting the Curling and Racquet Sports facility is going to help reshape the look of the downtown core as well.

[L00per]

Originally Posted by RHINO

They proudly, smugly and as a matter of factly stated there is no tanker ban with a self congratulating smirk.

This in lays the problem. While this is an accurate statement, there are factors in that statement that are misleading. This is my biggest issue with having conversations about ethics and policy. We seem to have lost the ability to see TRUTH. We only care about the way things " sound " or " appear " but not the actual truth of the policy or the outcome.

There are tankers allowed off the B.C. coast - this is true.
These tankers are only allowed to be 12,500 TONS.

The average size of an oil tanker is 80,000 - 200,000 TONS.

You see the grey area? Groups can say " there is no tanker ban ".

This 100%. We appear, as a society, to have lost the ability to have a reasonable conversation about things that doesn't degrade into this type of school yard "na-na na-na ninnnner!" type of conversation. And it's holding us back.

[RHINO]

Gives us an idea about stats on police and social issue in Kamloops most prolific locations.

[feepa]

Originally Posted by RHINO

Oh Feepa, no one that typically posts here is likely interested in you commie take on the subject. Im sure there is a safe space for you elsewhere. Have a nice day comrade.

Originally Posted by RHINO

I'm guessing you'd feel different if I was blasting the right though? That type of thing is everywhere on this site. Its funny, there's only one side that demands speech they dont like gets removed.

right....

[RHINO]

So, I've noticed the city is stating that Saint Andrews will be opening to the public in February.

St. Andrews on the Square is set to reopen to the public next month, nearly two years after the historic building was heavily damaged by a fire in May 2024.

City staff provided the update during Tuesday’s Kamloops city council meeting — the first meeting of 2026 — confirming that restoration work on the building is nearing completion and final commissioning is now underway.

“The building which is nearing completion and should be ready to open, I believe, next month,” said Capital Project Manager Matt Kachel. “So it’s very close — just going through the final commissioning right now.”

I can tell you THIS IS ABSOLUTLY NOT TRUE.

They don't even have drywall up yet.
My guess is ... August. MAYBE.

[RHINO]

New crane up behind Saint Annes. I assume this is for the cancer Centre.

[RHINO]

Construction set to begin the big push on Monday for the performing Arts center. Looks like we maybe trying to find alternate routes through the city center for a few years potentially.

[MIPS]

New excavation and portable offices are at the former Tournament Inn site. That place didn't stay silent for long.

[VantageHD]

Originally Posted by MIPS

New excavation and portable offices are at the former Tournament Inn site. That place didn't stay silent for long.

I noticed this too. Is that 3 hotels under construction at the moment? 1 in valleyview and 2 in Aberdeen.

Went past City Gardens and looks like they're getting close to pouring the pedestrian bridge connecting the 2 buildings.

[RHINO]

VANTAGEHD

Anyway you could find a vantage point ( no pun intended ) where you can get all 3 cranes in a single shot?

[RHINO]

Im happy to see that this is the project begining in Fall !!

[mindcash]

Originally Posted by RHINO

Im happy to see that this is the project begining in Fall !!

Wow, I like that design actually. Much needed beautification of that area for sure. Add in the cities new curling multiplex and that area will look completely different

[McPaul]

Originally Posted by VantageHD

I noticed this too. Is that 3 hotels under construction at the moment? 1 in valleyview and 2 in Aberdeen.

Went past City Gardens and looks like they're getting close to pouring the pedestrian bridge connecting the 2 buildings.

Ooh! What floor is that?