Nanaimo encampment in place for 20 years should be cleaned up, neighbours say
Mike Gogo, who runs Gogo's Christmas Tree Farm in South Nanaimo, told Global News that the encampment is about four miles away from his property.
Residents of South Nanaimo are expressing alarm over a nearby encampment that has persisted for nearly two decades. Mike Gogo, owner of Gogo’s Christmas Tree Farm, highlighted the encampment’s proximity to his property, stating that it is located about four miles away. He described the scene as "not a good scene," citing fear among locals to approach the area.
A drone video revealed the presence of campers, vehicles, and piles of debris littering the property, which is inaccessible from the main road. While the Regional District of Nanaimo had an active file on the matter between 2014 and 2019, no further action has been taken. Gogo argued that the encampment poses a significant fire hazard and emphasized that the issue should be addressed, regardless of the lack of recent complaints.
He suggested that the regional district should take charge of the cleanup, asserting that the cost should not be borne by the public but rather by the property owner.
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