City of Nelson's Recovery Operations Centre

June 26, 2020

As many of you know, the Province has moved to Phase 3 of the BC Restart Plan. We are now able to travel throughout the Province for non-essential purposes. For more details, please visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-pr...

Call for Applications - Nelson Farmers Market Advisory Committee

June 24, 2020

The City of Nelson is pleased to welcome the first Nelson Farmers Market Advisory Committee to our community. The Nelson Farmers Market Advisory Committee (NFMAC) will consist of a variety of representatives from multiple sectors in the commu...

Notice to Public: Sports Field Use & Bookings

The City of Nelson is committed to ensuring the safety of the community and minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19. The City recognizes that sport and physical activity play an essential role in the physical, psychological and emotional well-being of...

Nelson Farmer's Market is on today!

Starting today June 17th, the Wednesday Nelson Farmer’s Market will be held at Cottonwood Falls Park.

Today’s market will consist of food vendors that sell fresh produce, prepared takeaway meals and vegetable and fruit plant starts.

The ...

Blue Bin Delivery Begins This Weekend

Blue bins will be delivered to residences beginning this Sunday, June 14th, not Monday, June 22nd, as previously communicated. Blue bin delivery is expected to last roughly five days.

Please retrieve your bin from curbside drop off as soon as possible afte...

Farmer's Market Opens This Saturday

The Nelson Farmer’s Market season will kick-off this Saturday, June 13th, 2020 between 9:00am and 1:00pm at Cottonwood Falls Park in Railtown.

The first market of the season will include whole food producers selling vegetables and plant starts et...

Nelson Hydro COVID-19 Relief Program Application

Nelson Hydro COVID-19 Relief Program Application

City of Nelson - Relaunch Strategy for Municipal Operations

City of Nelson Relaunch Strategy - June 8, 2020

RESCINDED: Water Quality Advisory for Nelson

June 8, 2020

After consultation with the Interior Health Authority, the Water Quality Advisory issued on June 1, 2020 due to elevated turbidity levels (cloudiness) is rescinded. Ongoing testing indicates that the current water quality in the Nelson drinkin...

Youth Centre Steps in to Fill the Gap

June 3, 2020

Nelson & District Youth Centre Steps in to Fill the Gap

Nelson, BC - The Nelson & District Youth Centre will assume operations of the Wednesday and Saturday farmer’s markets at Cottonwood Falls Park. Council’s goal i...

Coming Soon - City to Roll out E-bike Program to Residents

Coming Soon! City to Roll out E-bike Program to Residents

June 3, 2020

NELSON, BC - On June 1, 2020, Council approved the roll-out of a city-wide E-bike Program for residents with the goal of promoting active transportation, community wellbeing and reducing...

Notice of Water Quality Advisory for Nelson

Monday, June 1, 2020

The City of Nelson, in consultation with the Interior Health Authority, is issuing a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY for the City of Nelson. Ongoing testing indicates that the current water quality in the Nelson drinking water supply is FAIR du...

Tennis & Pickleball Courts at Lakeside Park Are Open Today

May 26, 2020

The City of Nelson is pleased to advise residents the tennis and pickleball courts at Lakeside Park are opening today at Noon.

The basketball courts at Lakeside and Lions Parks will remain closed until further notice.

Please read the safety guid...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #43 Friday, May 15, 2020

Friday, May 15, 2020 – 3:45pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #43 – CITY OF NELSON

**NOTE: This weekend, the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is transitioning to a virtual Level 1, and will remain in a readied state to address any emergent nee...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #42 Thursday, May 14, 2020

Thursday, May 14, 2020 – 4:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #42 – CITY OF NELSON

Stay Local, Keep Your Community Safe This Long Weekend

As the May long weekend approaches, the province reminds everyone to avoid all non-essential tr...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #41 Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 – 4:30pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #41 – CITY OF NELSON

Town Hall with Premier Horgan and Dr. Bonnie Henry

On, Tuesday, May 12^th, the Premier and Dr. Henry hosted a virtual Town Hall where they answered some pressin...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #40 Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 – 4:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #40 – CITY OF NELSON

*TONIGHT - COVID-19 Town Hall with Premier Horgan and Public Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry at 6:30pm on GlobalBC.*

Take the COVID-19 BC Survey

The Provincial Go...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #39 Monday, May 11, 2020

Monday, May 11, 2020 – 4:00pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #39 – CITY OF NELSON

Dr. Bonnie Henry on Re-Opening BC: “A steady stream will be far more successful than a rushing river.”

Today, Provincial He...

Laneway House Designs Now Available for Purchase

May 12, 2020

The City of Nelson is proud to announce that its pre-reviewed laneway house plans for three different designs are now available for purchase.

A set of plans costs $1,000 (plus GST) per-build within the City of Nelson. Each design includes one o...

Disc Golf Course Installation in Rosemont

The Nelson Disc Golf Society will be installing a trial disc golf course in Art Gibbon Memorial Park in Rosemont in the coming weeks. This work is scheduled to take place on May 16 and 23, 2020. 

Volunteers of the association will work in a small ...

Notice of Water Utility Upgrades

100 Block of Baker Street

May 19 - May 29, 2020

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Water system upgrades are being planned for the 100 Block of Baker Street.  Undersized water main is being replaced in the intersection of Baker Street and Highway 3A. These...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #38 Friday, May 8, 2020

Friday, May 8, 2020 – 4:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #38 – CITY OF NELSON

A Note from Dr. Bonnie Henry on Mother’s Day

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #37 Thursday, May 7, 2020

Thursday, May 7, 2020 – 5:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #37 – CITY OF NELSON

 Dr. Henry Comments on BC Restart Plan

Yesterday, Premier Horgan released the BC Restart Plan setting out the four-phased approach to gradually reopen B...

2020 Line Painting Program

The first phase of the City of Nelson’s 2020 Line Painting Program on city streets will commence on Thursday, May 7, weather permitting. This phase of the program includes painting of crosswalks, parking spots, directional arrows etc., and may t...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #36 Wednesday, May 6, 2020

 Wednesday, May 6, 2020 – 5:20pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #36 – CITY OF NELSON

 Premier Outlines Phased Plan to Restart B.C. Safely

In a press briefing today, Premier Horgan outlined the path ahead for all of us in BC&am...

Laneway Maintenance

City crews are currently undertaking maintenance works in unpaved laneways across the city, and will continue this work over the coming weeks. This work includes grading, drainage and access improvements.

The City asks residents to remove any materials or ...

City of Nelson Newsletter - May 2020

City of Nelson Newsletter - May 2020

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #35 Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 – 3:45pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #35 – CITY OF NELSON

Premier Horgan to Announce Made-in-BC Plan to Restart the Economy

Premier John Horgan will address the province at 3:00pm on Wednesday, May 6^th to announce a &...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #34 Monday, May 4, 2020

Monday, May 4, 2020 – 3:45 pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #34 – CITY OF NELSON

BC Provincial Health Officer Provides Modelling Update and Outlines Next Steps"This is, I believe, the end of the beginning of this pandemic," Dr. Bonn...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #33 Friday, May 1, 2020

Friday, May 1, 2020 – 4:30pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #33 – CITY OF NELSON

Columbia Basin Trust to Offer Two New Programs to Support the Region’s Food SupplyTo help Columbia Basin food producers meet the increased demand for lo...

Street Scraping, Sweeping & Flushing

May 4 - 8, 2020 between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM

McHardy Street to West Innes Street and all cross streets from Crease Avenue to Slocan Street

Parking restrictions are in effect for these streets to facilitate effective and efficient street scraping, sweeping a...

Economic Stimulus & Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan

Economic Stimulus & Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan

Council has adopted an Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan that will stabilize City operations and help our community recover from the economic and financial impact...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #32 Thursday, April 30, 2020

Thursday, April 30, 2020 – 5:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #32 – CITY OF NELSON

Economic Stimulus & Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan

Council has adopted an Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan that wi...

“Made-in-Nelson” Economic Stimulus Fund – Plug the Meter Campaign!

  April 30, 2020

“Made-in-Nelson” Economic Stimulus Fund – Plug the Meter Campaign! 

NELSON, BC - In 2019, the City of Nelson generated over $1,100,000 in parking meter revenue as well as collected $2...

Economic Stimulus Pillar - Part of Council's 25 Point Action Plan

 April 30, 2020

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #31 Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 – 4:30pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #31 – CITY OF NELSON  

City of Nelson’s Economic Stimulus and Financial Sta...

Community Support Pillar Part of 25 Point Action Plan

April 29, 2020

Economic Stimulus and Financial Sustainability 25 Point Action Plan:

Community Support Pillar

NELSON, BC – The Mayor and Council’s Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan focuses on...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #30 Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 – 4:40pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #30 – CITY OF NELSON 

Nelson Council Adopts 25 Point Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan  (Re-submitted from April 27) 

At a special...

Street Scraping, Sweeping & Flushing

April 30 - May 5, 2020 between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM

West Houston Street to City limits and all cross streets from Choquette Avenue to Perrier Lane

Parking restrictions are in effect for these streets to facilitate effective and efficient street scraping, sw...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #29, Monday, April 27, 2020

Monday, April 27, 2020 – 4:00pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #29 – CITY OF NELSON

Council Adopts 25 Point Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan 

At a special Council meeting held Thursday, April 23, Mayor and Counc...

Blue Bin Recycling

The City Of Nelson’s recycling will be collected in blue bins (not blue bags) starting this summer - other than that, the recycling program remains the same.

Why are we moving from blue bags to blue bins?

• Across the province, Recycle BC...

Council Adopts Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan

April 27, 2020

Council Adopts 25 Point Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan

Nelson, BC - At a special Council meeting held Thursday, April 23, Mayor and Council adopted a 25 point Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan. At this me...

Nelson Hydro - Disconnect Notification and Refund Scams

Date: Friday April 24, 2020 

Nelson Hydro is concerned that another scam that has resurfaced among other utilities, most recently BC Hydro, may soon be targeting Nelson Hydro customers. 

According to BC Hydro, a fraudster sends out an auto...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #28 April 24, 2020

 Friday, April 24, 2020 – 4:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #28 – CITY OF NELSON 

City Council Adopts Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan

At a special meeting of Council on Thursday, April 23rd, Mayor ...

Street Scraping, Sweeping & Flushing

April 27 - April 29, 2020 between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM

Selby Street to Chatham Street and all cross streets from Highway 3A to Park Street 

Parking restrictions are in effect for these streets to facilitate effective and efficient street scraping, ...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #27 Thursday, April 23, 2020

Thursday, April 23, 2020 – 4:15pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #27 – CITY OF NELSON

Public Works & Utilities Newsletter - April 2020

Public Works & Utilities Newsletter - April 2020

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #26 Wednesday, April 22, 2020

 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 – 5:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #26 – CITY OF NELSON

City of Nelson Reaches Out to Business Community

Mayor and Council would like thank all local businesses (including non-profit ...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #25 Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 – 4:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #25 – CITY OF NELSON

Shambhala Music Festival, Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival and Kootenay Pride Parade Postponed

Due to COV...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #24 Monday, April 20, 2020

Monday, April 20, 2020 – 4:45pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #24 – CITY OF NELSON

Finding Our New Normal  

Dr. Bonnie Henry told British Columbians “our new normal is going to be a modification of the th...

Notice of Water Utility Upgrades

400 Block of Kootenay StreetApril 27 – May 15, 2020

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Water system upgrades are being planned for the 400 Block of Kootenay Street. A new water main is being installed between Vernon Street and Hume Lane.  A map ...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #23 Friday, April 17, 2020

Friday, April 17, 2020 – 4:30pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #23 – CITY OF NELSON

Province Releases Modelling on BC’s Response to COVID-19 

Today, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #22 Thursday, April 16, 2020

 Thursday, April 16, 2020 – 4:00pm 

Street Scraping, Sweeping & Flushing

April 20 – 23rd, 2020 between 5:00 am and 11:00 pm

Richards Street to Stibbs Street and all cross streets from Creek Street to Hendryx Street

Parking restrictions are in effect for these streets to facilitate effective and efficient street scrapin...

For the Record: 5th Generation Wireless Communication

April 16, 2020

The City of Nelson has recently received a number of inquiries from concerned citizens regarding the installation of the TELUS PureFibre network. 

To read what TELUS had to say about the matter, click here.

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #21 Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – 4:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #21 – CITY OF NELSON

BC Government Extends State of Emergency Two More Weeks

The Premier provided an update today indicating that of the 4700 travelers who have returne...

Notice of Planned Power Outage

There will be a planned outage on Thursday, April 16, 2020 between 10:00 am and 2:30pm (approx.).

The area impacted is McConnell, Lewis, Ainslie, Forrester, Hagen and Kootenay Lagoon Roads. (See Map)

Thank you from Nelson Hydro.

Read on...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #20 Tuesday, April 14, 2020

 Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – 4:30pm

Update from the Prime Minister Trudeau

Street Scraping, Sweeping & Flushing

April 14 - 17th, 2020 between 5:00 am to 11:00 pmRobson to Houston and all cross streets from Falls to Park

Use off-street parking. If you must park on the street, and where possible, please comply with the odd/even day parking rule. Odd-Even parking restr...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #19 Monday, April 13, 2020

Monday, April 13, 2020 – 2:45 pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #19 – CITY OF NELSON 

Nelson, BC – There have been concerns raised across the province regarding the number tourists and visitors travelling ...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #18 Thursday, April 9, 2020

Thursday, April 9, 2020 – 4:45pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #18 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC – “Nelson usually welcomes tourists, but we do not want visitors coming here this weekend or until things im...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #17 Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 – 4:45pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #17 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC – “As we welcome British Columbians back home, we must stay vigilant and do everything we can to stop the spread of C...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #16 Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 – 5:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #15 – CITY OF NELSON 

Nelson, BC – “Bend the curve, not the rules this weekend” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. The Minister indic...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #15 Monday, April 6, 2020

Monday, April 6, 2020 - 4:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #15 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC – “This is the time to be kind, to be calm, and to be safe” say Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. She also reiterated t...

Canada Emergency Response Benefit Application System Open

The application system for the Government of Canada Emergency Response Benefit has officially opened today. Please note - applications are being received by birth month. So, today, those born in January, February and March can apply. Please apply on the d...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #14 Friday, April 3, 2020

 April 3, 2020 – 3:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #14 – CITY OF NELSON 

Nelson, BC –  Nelson City Council and City staff would like to give a big shout-out to all those who are working hard at our groc...

Nelson Fire & Rescue Services Connects with Grocery Stores

 April 3, 2020 

Nelson Fire & Rescue Services connects with grocery stores to ensure COVID-19 precautions are in place

Nelson, BC - On April 2nd, crews from Nelson Fire & Rescue Services visited local grocery stores to offer guidan...

Street Sweeping - Latimer Street to Observatory Street and all cross streets

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #13 Thursday, April 2, 2020

Thursday, April 2, 2020 – 4:45pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #13 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC –  In today’s Federal Government COVID-19 briefing, the Prime Minister acknowledged the challenges...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #12 Wednesday, April 1, 2020

April 1, 2020 – 5:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #12 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC – Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says we are currently in a very challenging time and it is having an impact on all...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #11 Tuesday, March 31, 2020

March 31, 2020 – 5:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #10 – CITY OF NELSON

NOTE: Premier John Horgan will hold a press briefing on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 6:15pm PDT.

Nelson, BC –&a...

Nelson Food Banks Looking for Donations

March 31, 2020

As Covid-19 continues to impact our community, Nelson’s food banks are working to protect our most vulnerable neighbours. Over the past month, while most businesses are seeing a decline in customers, our food banks are seeing an in...

Media Release: No Open Burning in Nelson

March 31, 2020 

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Issues Open Burning Restriction in Nelson and Other High Smoke Sensitivity Zones in British Columbia

Nelson, BC - As cases of COVID-19 in BC continue to increase, the BC ...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #10 March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020 – 5:30pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #10 – CITY OF NELSON 

Nelson, BC – Mayor and Council would like to thank the community for their continued efforts to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. A...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #9 March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020 – 5:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #9 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC – The City of Nelson would like to thank all residents and businesses for their ongoing efforts in reducing the potential for the spread o...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #8 - March 26, 2020

March 26, 2020 – 4:30pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #8 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC – The Honourable Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, announced that he is issuing several orders under the Pr...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #7 March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020 – 4:45pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #7 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC – City representatives participated in the weekly Community Futures business round table to hear from our business community on the challe...

City of Nelson 2020 Tax Freeze and Budget Review

March 25, 2020

2020 Tax Freeze and Budget Review

NELSON, BC – With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Nelson is working to support the community by implementing measures to help ease the financial challenges and kick start the economy.

Counc...

Important Community Update from Dr. Nic Sparrow of Nelson

Please watch the video message from Dr. Nic Sparrow who is a local emergency doctor and the President of the Kootenay Emergency Response Physicians Association.

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #6 March 24, 2020

March 24, 2020 – 5:30pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE – CITY OF NELSON – Update #6

Nelson, BC – Council met again to discuss how to best support our community during this pandemic, including both response and reco...

COVID-19 Update #5 - City of Nelson

March 23, 2020 – 4:45pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #5 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC – The City of Nelson’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) would like to provide an update for March 23, 2020. One of the EOC&...

A Reminder...the importance of social distancing

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #4 March 21, 2020

March 21, 2020 – 1:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC –  The Provincial Government has provided a COVID-19 update to the residents of BC. This update states that all “personal service&a...

Development Services to Continue to Deliver All Services

March 19, 2020

Nelson, BC –  Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Department of Development Services & Engineering has m...

City to provide alternative service delivery model for City business

March 19, 2020

City to provide alternative service delivery model for City business

Nelson, BC –  The City of Nelson is committed to working with the senior levels of government during this pandemic and has determined that we can continue...

COVID-19 Update - March 18, 2020 at 5:30pm

March 18, 2020 – 5:30pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC –  The Province of British Columbia has declared a State of Emergency in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City’s Emergency Ope...

Council Highlights - February 2020

February 2020 Council Highlights

Nelson Public Library is turning 100 Years Old!

Nelson Public Library Turns 100!

Photo Illustration: Douglas Jones

City Newsletter - November 2019

City of Nelson - November 2019 Fire Rescue Services Newsletter

Residential Bear Resistant Garbage Bins Available for Purchase!

BEAR RESISTANT GARBAGE BINS FOR SALE!

The City of Nelson is pleased to offer bear resistant garbage bins for purchase. There are 100 bins available, on a first come, first served basis. Each bin costs $205.

Check out the video of one of the Toter Bear Resi...

Council Approves Updated Water Master Plan; 2018 Water & Sewer Rates Adopted

On January 8, 2018, Council approved updates to the Water Master Plan and the 2018 Water/Sewer Rates. Click here for the full media release.

Sample of corroded galvanized pipe removed throughout Nelson.

City of Nelson Newsletter - December 2017

Click here for the December 2017 City of Nelson Newsletter.

2018 Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Nelson

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON2018 VOLUNTEER POSITION VACANCIES

December 12, 2017

The deadline to submit applications to serve on a City Board, Committee or Commission is 4:30 pm on Friday, December 29, 2017.

Remember you can submit your applications ...

UPDATE: Watermain Extension for Selous Creek

Kays Road Contracting Ltd., continued with the install of watermain on the Great Northern Trail this past week, currently positioned to enter the Mountain Station parking lot from the south. They’ve made good progress and completed the install o...

UPDATE: Watermain Extension for Selous Creek

Progress on installation of the watermain on the Great Northern Trail (GNT) slowed considerably at times over the past couple weeks due to rock. However, the past few days have been clear of rock and Kays Road Contracting Ltd., has made good progress rece...

Paving Project at Intersection of Vernon & Josephine Streets

UPDATE: Watermain Extension for Selous Creek

The prime contractor for the construction of the Selous Creek Watermain Extension, Kays Road Contracting Ltd., has made good progress this week, moving northward along the Great Northern Nelson-Salmo Trail (GNT) toward the Mountain Station parking lot. Ov...

Watermain Construction: Great Northern Trail Nelson-Salmo

Construction of watermain on the Great Northern Nelson-Salmo Trail (GNT) began last week, with the crew working northward along the old rail bed from the top of Stanley Street toward the Mountain Station parking lot. Construction notices and detour signag...

Anderson Street Infrastructure Upgrade Update - May 11, 2020

The underground infrastructure works are now complete for the Anderson Street Infrastructure Upgrade project. The water mains are in service and all of the service lines are connected.

Surface restoration works are underway, with concrete works scheduled t...

Anderson Street Infrastructure Upgrade Update - May 1, 2020

Although it may not appear like it yet, the Anderson Street Infrastructure Upgrade project is nearing completion. Much of the water system upgrade work is now complete, with the numerous trench cuts marking either buried water main or buried water service...

Anderson Street Infrastructure Upgrade Update - April 28, 2020

The infrastructure upgrade project along Anderson Street made significant strides last week, extending water main in both directions to the project commencement and termination points. The 200 and 300 blocks of Anderson Street, east of First Street were p...

Anderson Street Infrastructure Upgrade Update - April 17, 2020

The City of Nelson and their prime contractor General Assembly Excavation Limited are currently working to install new water main on Anderson Street, near the intersection of Nelson Avenue. The milling of the pavement for the water main alignment is compl...

Anderson Street Infrastructure Upgrade Update - April 15, 2020

The City of Nelson in conjunction with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTi) has an ambitious program of works scheduled for the Highway arterial through the City this construction season, culminating with a re-pave of the entire portion of...

Notice of Water Works & Paving Projects

The following work will update the sections of old and undersized water lines to current standards:

• Replacement of the main water line in the 700 to 900 blocks of Fourth Street.
• Replacement of the main water line along 400 and 500 blocks of West Gore Street...

December 1, 2017 - UPDATE #10 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Click here to read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of November 27th, 2017.

Read on...

November 24, 2017 - UPDATE #9 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Click here to read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of November 20th, 2017.

Placing Pipe during Phase II construction.

Together, we can save lives at railroad crossings and on train tracks.

Rail Safety

During Rail Safety Week,     Operation Lifesaver Canada and     Operation Lifesaver U.S. work in partnership with CP, the rail industry, government, police, unions, and many public organizations and community...

Restorative Justice Program

The Nelson Police Restorative Justice Program would like to thank the Nelson & District Credit Union for their $1500 grant in support of our Restorative Justice program.

Plans Now Available for Purchase

We are excited to announce that the building plans for the three winning designs of the City’s Laneway House Design Competition are now available for purchase. (In fact, they were ready a month ago, but due to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic, we ...