"Saanich Operations Centre Redevelopment Project Loan Authorization Bylaw"
The District of Saanich is undertaking an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to obtain electoral approval for "Saanich Operations Centre Redevelopment Project Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2024, No. 10105" to authorize the District to borrow up to $150,000,000 for the redevelopment of the Saanich Operations Centre. The borrowing will occur over several years and mirror the construction timelines.
AAP Elector Eligibility Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions (Coming Soon)
Reports to Council:
Development and Transaction Options Analysis (August 23, 2024)
Elector Response Form (Forms will be available on May 14, 2025)
Under the AAP, Council may adopt Bylaw No. 10105 unless at least 10% of electors in the District of Saanich submit written opposition. If fewer than 10% oppose, the bylaw will proceed to adoption. The AAP applies to the entirety of Saanich. With 87,353 eligible electors in the District of Saanich, at least 8,735 valid Elector Response Forms must be returned to prevent adoption of the bylaw, without elector assent.