Foreign utilities include gas, hydro, telephone, cable, and/or fibre optics. While we have policies and procedures in place to protect our Municipality, additional foreign utilities have been introduced to provide various services to our residents.

The Development Section of the Engineering Department is responsible for investigating, advising, approving and monitoring all foreign utilities within Saanich. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any foreign utility in your area, we recommend you contact that company first.  They generally handle most problems quickly and efficiently. Should you feel your concern has not been dealt with adequately, contact the Engineering Department at 250-475-5570.

As a courtesy, and for safety reasons, we have included some information and links below. The District of Saanich accepts no responsibility for the contents of these sites, nor does it imply endorsement, recommendation or favouring by the Municipality.

Natural Gas safety page
BC ONE CALL - call before you dig: 1-800-474-6886