US EditionPlan 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.
- Nanaimo city officials are planning to install a 1.8-metre-tall fence around City Hall to safeguard employees from disturbances related to a nearby overdose prevention site.
- In December 2022, the overdose prevention site was relocated to a location adjacent to City Hall on Albert Street, leading to a noticeable rise in public disturbances, including gatherings of 20 to 30 or more individuals at various times.
- Staff report that violence, harassment, damage to vehicles, fires, human waste, and site deterioration have intensified, leading to a $412,000 fencing proposal requiring a zoning variance.
- Mayor Leonard Krog said in a Monday interview the municipality must legally protect employees and property, noting that ‘We can’t fence off everybody’s private property’ and costs may vary.
- If approved Wednesday, the fence aims to enhance staff safety amid ongoing public safety concerns, while officials urge higher government levels to take stronger actions against downtown violence.
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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 …
Plan to fence off Nanaimo, BC, city hall to guard against overdose site disorder
The City of Nanaimo, BC, is considering building a 1.8-metre-high fence to protect its staff from "congregations" of people, violence and disorder associated with an overdose prevention site next to city hall.
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