09/04/2026
PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release re: 1650 Galerno Road
Campbell River, BC – September 4th, 2026
Today WestUrban Developments Ltd. announces it is in the process of amending its plans to eliminate the height variance in its current application for the proposed development on Galerno Road in Campbell River.
The 6.85-hectare property has been zoned for multifamily development for nearly 30 years and is currently zoned RM-1. Campbell River’s Official Community Plan identifies the property as “Neighbourhood,” a designation intended to accommodate housing, including multifamily development.
“Our responsibility as a developer is to respond to evolving community needs,” said Sean Roy, CEO and Owner of WestUrban. “Campbell River continues to have one of the lowest vacancy rates in British Columbia indicating an acute need for housing options at a time when rising prices put traditional single-family home ownership out of reach for many.”
“Resistance to new housing is often strongest among those who already own homes in established neighbourhoods. Families, young people, seniors, and local workers all need housing. Infill development means creating new homes for people in established neighbourhoods where people want to live and it makes better use of existing infrastructure and is a more sustainable approach to new development."
"We take the responsibility to act as a steward of the land very seriously, ensuring that development is undertaken in a manner that protects environmental health, safety and long-term sustainability. We have complied with all applicable environmental regulations and best management practices. Responsible development is not simply about building on the land, rather it is about improving and safeguarding the site for future generations while creating a safe, functional and sustainably community and we intend to do this with this property,” Roy added.
WestUrban has undertaken extensive due diligence on the property including environmental, geotechnical, wetland, stormwater, and architectural assessments. Three Qualified Environmental Professionals have been engaged throughout the development process-to-date, and their recommendations have been accepted and approved by the provincial government.
WestUrban’s Riparian Areas Protection Regulation submission has been reviewed extensively by the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and has been approved, as all environmental standards and requirements laid out in the Provincial legislation have been fully followed.
“There has been a lot of misinformation circulating and unfortunately those speaking the loudest in opposition to this project haven’t made any attempt to engage with us directly. WestUrban remains open to discussions and constructive input,” said Terry Hoff, Managing Director and Co-owner of WestUrban.
“We believe community growth, environmental stewardship, and neighbourhood character can coexist. Campbell River can protect its environmental assets while also making responsible use of private land that has been zoned for housing for decades.”
