Lawn bowling clubhouse roof and solar
Asked the Town to share the cost of a new roof and solar panels on its Town-owned clubhouse.
- Asked
- $51,500
- Received
- $0 so far
- Times at Council
- 4
- Where it stands
- Waiting on the roof assessment.
Who asked
Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club.
What they asked for
Roof replacement and solar panels on the club building, which the Town owns.
How the amount breaks down: Roof: $63,000 total, Town 50% = $31,500. Solar: $60,000 total, Town 33% = $20,000.
The club reported soft spots and deteriorating shingles (not confirmed by staff). In 2021 the Town fronted $30,185 for roof work, which the club repaid the same year.
What Council decided
Staff to assess the roof’s condition and report in 2026. The club is to seek grants for solar. No assessment report found in minutes through Jul 31, 2026.
How they voted: Jun 18: moved by Harrison, seconded by Skipsey. Unanimous. Dec 17: moved by Young, seconded by Vander Valk. Unanimous.
Reason given
A 2021 facilities assessment schedules roof replacement for 2031. The lease makes the club responsible for all costs, including capital. Solar is new capital and the Asset Investment Reserve is constrained; grants covering 100% are preferred.
Reasons are paraphrased from the minutes and staff reports, not direct quotes.
Timeline
- Regular Council
- Regular Council
- Committee of the Whole
- Special Council
Sources
Official Town of Qualicum Beach documents. They open as PDFs on qualicumbeach.com.
- Committee of the Whole minutes, Nov 12, 2025 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Special Council minutes, Dec 17, 2025 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Committee of the Whole agenda and scoping sheets, Nov 12, 2025 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Regular Council minutes, Jun 18, 2025 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Regular Council minutes, Apr 16, 2025 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Last checked September 18, 2026. Report a mistake.