Cut Recreation

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
5
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 half = $31,500. Solar: $60,000 total, Town one-third = $20,000. Amounts as summarized by Town staff; the club’s own request is not published.

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 through the Sep 9, 2026 agenda.

How they voted: Jun 18: moved by Harrison, seconded by Skipsey. Unanimous. Jul 23: moved by Skipsey, seconded by Young; carried, Harrison opposed. Nov 12 Committee of the Whole: moved by Skipsey, seconded by Vander Valk. 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

  1. Regular Council
  2. Regular Council
  3. Special Council (Kept on the list for fall strategic planning)
  4. Committee of the Whole
  5. Special Council

Sources

Official Town of Qualicum Beach documents. They open as PDFs on qualicumbeach.com.

Last checked September 19, 2026. Report a mistake.