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Plan to fence off Nanaimo, B.C., city hall to protect from overdose site disorder
NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 15 – The City of Nanaimo plans a $412,000 wrought iron fence to address violence, harassment, and safety risks linked to frequent congregations near the overdose prevention site, officials said.
- Since December 2022, Nanaimo city officials have been exploring the installation of a 1.8-metre wrought iron fence around City Hall to safeguard employees from disturbances connected to a nearby overdose prevention site.
- Since the overdose prevention site moved to Albert Street near City Hall in December 2022, the area has seen a marked rise in disruptions, with groups typically numbering between 20 and over 30 people gathering during the early morning and evening periods.
- Staff report intimidation, harassment, damage to vehicles, fires, human waste, and deterioration at the site, especially affecting employees working early or late shifts.
- Mayor Leonard Krog emphasized that while the city cannot secure all private properties or monitor every street, it remains legally responsible for ensuring the safety of its employees and municipal assets during these difficult times.
- A public safety group called the plans a "wake-up call" for higher governments to protect citizens, while council considers the $412,000 fence requiring a zoning variance and committee approval.
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City councillors in Nanaimo, B.C., reject plan for fence to protect municipal staff
VICTORIA - Nanaimo's council has decided not to proceed with a plan to build a fence to protect city hall staff from disorder associated with an overdose prevention site next door.
Nanaimo proposes $412K iron fence to separate city hall from nearby overdose prevention site
The City of Nanaimo is considering building a 1.8-metre-high fence to protect its staff from what it says are "congregations" of people, violence and disorder associated with an overdose prevention site next to city hall.
Nanaimo Considering Fence Around City Hall to Protect Staff From Drug Consumption Site Disorder
The B.C. city of Nanaimo is proposing to build a fence around its city hall parking lot to protect staff from violence and disorder associated with “congregations” of people who frequent a supervised drug consumption site located next to the city’s parking lot. City staff have proposed a 1.83-metre-high fence, which will cost an estimated $412,000 to install, due to concerns from employees about “intimidation and harassment.” Staff say the risk …
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