Port Alberni, BC and North Island College train students on sustainable building deconstruction
Port Alberni, BC North Island College Sustainable Building
Port Alberni's 43-acre Somass Lands project will turn a former sawmill into housing and storefronts with abundant green space. Twelve NIC students learn how to salvage materials from the sawmill for new buildings during this program. Hands-on experiences bring lessons on safety protocols, hazardous material handling, and construction tool use to life. Port Alberni, NIC, and Synergy Enterprises received a provincial grant covering the program's costs for students.
Links
Building Deconstruction and Salvage | North Island College
Somass Lands | Let's Connect
In August 2021, the City of Port Alberni successfully completed the purchase of a remarkable 43-acre parcel of waterfront land where the Somass Division sawmill formerly operated. Guided by Council's Strategic Plan (2023-2027), which identifies the highest and best use
Newsworthy
City Announces Building Deconstruction and Salvage Program at Somass Lands | City of Port Alberni
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
City of Port Alberni partners with North Island College to deconstruct Somass Lands - Alberni Valley News
North Island College students will learn about waste reduction in construction through new program
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