North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas is endorsing the recent sale of municipal land to the Clements Centre.
Douglas said the Clements Centre, a community fixture since 1957, built its main facility at 5856 Clements St. in 1985 and had leased the land from the municipality ever since.
He said owning the property will give the centre greater certainty to finance future improvements, expand its programs and continue providing services to children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities throughout the Cowichan Valley.
“Council’s decision recognizes the important role the Clements Centre plays in our community and supports the organization’s long-term future,” said Douglas.
The property sold for $270,000. Douglas said the proceeds will be added to North Cowichan’s Land Sales Reserve to help fund future priorities, including affordable housing sites, parkland acquisitions, environmental protection and a future fire hall.
The municipality retained a first right of refusal if the property is put up for sale in the future, giving North Cowichan the option to reacquire the land.
