Hamilton Marsh matching donations
A motion for the Town to match public donations toward buying Hamilton Marsh. Deferred, with no follow-up found.
- Asked
- $500,000
- Received
- No decision
- Times at Council
- 1
- Where it stands
- Deferred. No follow-up found.
Who asked
Hamilton Marsh purchase (Cllr Harrison’s motion). Brought to Council by Cllr Harrison (mover).
What they asked for
The Town to match public donations toward buying Hamilton Marsh.
How the amount breaks down: $100,000 a year for 5 years, matching donations.
The campaign needed $7.5 million within six months. The Town had already contributed through the Regional District’s $22.5 million allocation.
What Council decided
Deferred to a future meeting “to be considered with budget.” No further record found in Council or budget Committee of the Whole minutes through Jul 31, 2026.
How they voted: Deferral: moved by Harrison, seconded by Westbroek. Unanimous.
Reason given
None recorded.
Reasons are paraphrased from the minutes and staff reports, not direct quotes.
Timeline
- Regular Council
Sources
Official Town of Qualicum Beach documents. They open as PDFs on qualicumbeach.com.
Last checked September 18, 2026. Report a mistake.