Strategic Update!
The first draft of the updated Shelbourne Valley Action Plan is now available for review.
Staff will present the draft to Council for information at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025.
View the meeting agenda, including the staff report and a copy of the draft updated plan at saanich.ca/agendas.
The draft Shelbourne Valley Plan focuses on:
- Aligning with the Official Community Plan
- Integrating recently adopted Saanich plans and strategies
- Reflecting up-to-date census data, community needs, and District-wide priorities
- Addressing evolving market conditions
On September 23, 2024, Council endorsed the Terms of Reference to update the Plan. The process aims to ensure continued relevance of the Plan in guiding land use and transportation decisions in Shelbourne Valley, and working towards transforming the area into a complete community.
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Project Status
The project is now in Phase 3 (Plan Update).
Engagement Opportunities
Phase 2 engagement activities are now complete. Following engagement last Fall 2024, we’ve prepared a draft updated Shelbourne Valley Action Plan. Additional engagement opportunities take place from August to October 2025 to obtain input on the updated draft plan. Follow us on HelloSaanich for project updates.
Why update the plan?
The update is necessary to stay consistent with the changing trends in demography, provincial legislation, community aspirations and align land use designations in the Valley with Saanich’s new Official Community Plan.
What is the Shelbourne Valley Action Plan?
The Shelbourne Valley Action Plan (SVAP) will guide land use and transportation decisions in the Shelbourne Valley over the next 30 years.
Plan Highlights
- Strengthening of Centres and Village as vibrant community hubs that provide a range of goods and services within walking distance of most households;
- A new design for Shelbourne Street that includes separated cycling facilities, transit enhancements, and a safe, more enjoyable pedestrian environment;
- Enhanced mobility implemented under the Shelbourne Street Improvements Project (SSIP). Visit the SSIP page for updates on implementation progress. Background information on the mobility design options is available here;
- More housing opportunities along Shelbourne Street to support transit, improve housing choice and enable improvements to the public realm;
- A network of greenways and bikeways that provide improved walking and cycling opportunities for people of all ages and abilities;
- A better-designed community that improves the relationship between buildings and pedestrian areas and highlights streets as a space for community enjoyment and activity;
- A healthier environment through Bowker Creek restoration, environmentally significant areas protection and urban forest enhancement.
