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2008 News and Information
Relocation of Heritage Building From 4091 Chatham Street - We Want Your Opinion
03 December 2008The public is invited to attend an information open house to provide input on their preferred relocation site for the heritage building currently located at 4091 Chatham Street.
City staff will be available to answer questions and information boards will be on display.
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Location: Steveston Community Centre, Coho Room
4111 Moncton Street
For more information and to download a questionnaire see: 4091 Chatham Street - Building Relocation
Background
The relocation of this heritage building has been supported by Council. The present location will be redeveloped by the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans (Unit 284 Steveston) for senior citizens congregate care.
The heritage building has great significance in the community. It housed the doctors and administrative offices for Richmond’s first hospital, the Steveston Fishermen’s Hospital, which pioneered socialized “medicare” in Canada. The Steveston Village Conservation Strategy has also identified the building as a prime candidate for conservation because of its association with Steveston’s Nikkei community.
Once relocated, the building may be used by the Nikkei Fishermen’s Project Committee as an interpretive centre to house educational displays. Other community uses may also occur in the building.
Be involved
Please let us know your preference by December 16, 2008. More information, a copy of the public survey questionnaire and site options are available at the Information and Zoning Counter, Richmond City Hall.
If you have comments or questions, please call Terence Brunette in Policy Planning at 604-276-4279.
