SOMASS LANDS
In 2021 the City purchased key waterfront parcels of land to move forward with their strategic redevelopment for the benefit of the community. It's the most significant purchase in the City's recent history.
Making the most of the waterfront.
Somass Lands Purchase
“With the purchase of the smaller parcels, the City gains full ownership of Harbour Road and the rail corridor that provide access to waterfront properties. This will enable a strategic and well-planned redevelopment of these key areas,” continued Mayor Sharie Minions. “Ownership of the Dry Creek corridor provides the community with an attractive loop option for the Quay to Quay Path.”
The purchase price for the five properties was $5,326,375.

Press Releases
Source: portalberni.ca
2021
AUGUST
- Port Alberni Purchases Five Properties from Western Forest Products
- City of Port Alberni Redevelopment Plans, Somass Lands
JUNE
Photo credit: Susie Quinn / AV News

Media Coverage
2021
SEPTEMBER
- City of Port Alberni Discusses Waterfront Redevelopment Plans with Tseshaht - Ha-shilth-sa Newspaper
AUGUST
- Port Alberni Poised for Waterfront Transformation After Buying Sawmill Lands - Times Colonist Newspaper
- Port Alberni Council Envisions Multiple Uses, Public Access to Waterfront with Somass Purchase - Alberni Valley News
- City of Port Alberni Buys Somass Sawmill Lands for $5.3 Million - Alberni Valley News
- Port Alberni Plans Massive Downtown Waterfront Development - Check News
JUNE
Photo credit: Karly Blats / Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper
Banner photo: Karly Blats / Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper