Strategic Update!
The first draft of the updated Shelbourne Valley Action Plan is now available for review.
Updates to the draft Shelbourne Valley Plan focus on:
- Aligning with the Official Community Plan, notably the updated land use framework
- Integrating recently adopted Saanich plans and strategies
- Reflecting up-to-date census data, community needs, and District-wide priorities
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Project Status
The project is now entering Phase 4: Draft Plan Review and Refinement. Engagement opportunities will take place from August to October 2025 to obtain input on the updated draft plan.
Details on engagement opportunities will be available soon. Follow us on HelloSaanich for project updates.
Phase 2 Engagement
Phase 2 engagement activities were undertaken in Fall 2024 and were focused on gathering input on current challenges and opportunities and testing preliminary concepts and ideas.
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) was adopted in 2017 and is intended to guide land use and transportation decisions in the Shelbourne Valley over the next 30 years. An update to the Plan was commenced in 2024 and will result in changes to ensure the Plan stays current and reflects evolving community needs and District priorities.
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.
