Greek Orthodox Community of East Vancouver
Progress Update for St. Nicholas and Dimitrios New Building Annex School, Seniors Lounge, Play Space
A proposed four classroom, plus one Seniors Lounge space designed to accommodate our Communities growing needs and programs. A building with the intent to be an advanced and inspiring learning center with modern education, equipment, and internet infrastructure to secure our youth and Senior programs for decades to come.
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November 2014
- Concept of a joint School / Seniors Lounge introduced at the Annual General Meeting of Members by Secretary Elect Konstantin Nikolaou
- Project Lead Nicholas Kasadoulis appointed by Membership to oversee project
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April 2015 - January 2016
- Council and Committee reviews , concept development, plan of action installed.
- Multiple meetings with designers, engineers and community members.
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January 2016
-Special General Meeting of Members called.
- Project Approved for Advanced Design and Finance procurement
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February 2016
- Architect Boni-Maddison hired to prepare preliminary plans and drawings and address Development Permit needs
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April 2016
- Project Financing Approved at General Meeting of Members ( 99% Membership Approval)
- Conceptual Drawings and Sketches presented to Membership
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January 2017
- "Prior to" Letter received from City of Vancouver Planning Staff
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March 2017
- Board of Variance for City of Vancouver Approves proposal with conditions
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April 2017
- Critical vote from Membership at Annual General Meeting of Members (April 2nd, 2017)
- Vote was unsuccessful
- C.O.V. Scheduled Development Permit for April 2017 Postponed
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June 2017 (Special General Meeting)
- Special General Meeting called
- Membership passed resolution to move project forward
- Membership passed resolution to amalgamate properties as per C.O.V. conditions
- New Development Permit Application date TBA
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Nov 2017
- Properties amalgamated
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December 2017
- C.O.V. Development Permit Application filed
- Issue for Tender Drawings commissioned
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December 2018
- Development Permit Received
- Building Permit Received
- Bidding in progress
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January 2019
- Tenant applications being accepted
- Design Finalization
March 2019
- Excavation commences
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April 02, 2019 (Annual General Meeting)
- Special Resolution to extend loan amount for additional funding rejected by Membership
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May, 2019
- May 9, 2019 (Special General Meeting) called by Community Council to determine future of School Building Project ​results in affirmation by community to continue with the project , and directs the Council to secure additional financing to complete the work.
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- May 15, 2019 His Eminence Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios Athanassoulas. of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) formally contacts President Konstantin Nikolaou with a message to the Community to proceed with the building now that affirmation by membership is concluded.
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- July 2019 Cornerstone Blessing conducted by His Eminence Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios Athanassoulas
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- September 2019 - Framing commences
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- October 15, 2019 - Daycare Provider signed on
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- December 2019 - Roof, Windows installed
All renderings displayed herein are property of the Greek Orthodox Community of East Vancouver and may not be reproduced without expressed written consent from Council.
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These renderings are conceptual and the final completed project may differ from the sketches presented on this web page.
