Transportation Projects
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Carey Road and Commerce Circle Improvement Project
Start Date: Late in 2023
End Date: 2024
Project Description: The District of Saanich is undertaking an active transportation improvement project on Carey Road between Judah Street and Gerda Road. In addition, a multiuse pathway on Commerce Circle will connect Vanalman Avenue and Bremerton Street.
The pedestrian, transit and cycling improvements are identified as part of the District’s Active Transportation Plan and Safe Routes to School Plans for Northridge Elementary School and Glanford Middle School.
The planned works include the installation of concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, active transportation crossing improvement at Carey and Roy, bus stop upgrades, and traffic calming infrastructure.
A multi-use path will be installed located on the west side of Commerce Circle to connect Vanalman and Bremerton Street.
View Carey Road concept plan [PDF - 8 MB]
View Commerce Circle concept plan [PDF - 5 MB]
Project Status: Detailed Design
Project Manager: Julie Rivet
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Ruston Road Widening Project
Start Date: February/March 2023
End Date: May 2023
Budget: $95,000
Project Description: The District of Saanich has been alerted to safety concerns at the intersection of Ruston Road and West Saanich Road. Ruston Road is a rural roadway that intersects with a busy section of West Saanich Road. Saanich plans to complete roadway improvements that include widening the road from 3.0 to 5.0 meters, and increasing the curb radius at the intersection for added vehicle and pedestrian safety. Proposed storm work includes extending the crossing culvert to accommodate the wider intersection. This work will improve the intersection and create safer road access for all.
Project Status: Preparing for construction
Project Manager: Amy Lafontaine
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Richmond Road Improvement Project: Newton St. to Adanac St.
Start Date: Summer 2023
End Date: Winter 2023
Project Description:
The District of Saanich (the “District”) has procured a consultant to design an infrastructure upgrade project in the short term as identified in the Active transportation plan to construct a concrete sidewalk w/ concrete non-mountable curb on the east side of Richmond Road between Newton St and Adanac St. This project includes updating the Bowker Creek trail connection, street crossings, bus stops and wayfinding all in coordination with the City of Victoria. Cycling and pedestrian upgrades that have been identified as medium- and long-term priorities on the side streets for this section of Richmond Rd will affect the Richmond Rd sidewalk curb returns.
Considerations will be given to a meandering road alignment to avoid obstructions such as trees and rock outcrops. At the same time, we recognize that some impact is inevitable, so we will be looking into possible compromises during the detailed design phase of this project which may include impacts to private property. At this stage in the design process the project arborist has not identified any mature trees that are to be impacted due to the project. The mature trees fronting Richmond and Kings are to be retained and protected.
Project Status: Detailed Design
Project Manager: Lexi Ramsay
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Mortimer Street Sidewalk (1534 Mortimer St. to Cedar Hill Rd.)
Start Date: March 2023
End Date : Spring/Summer 2023
Budget: $350,000
Project Description
As part of the Safe Routes to School program, Mortimer Street was identified as needing pedestrian infrastructure to connect the existing sidewalk to Cedar Hill Road, for students attending Cedar Hill Middle School. The project is also recognized and supported within the District’s Active Transportation plan as part of the All Ages and Abilities spine network. This project will see installation of a 2.0m concrete sidewalk along the north side of Mortimer and installation of cycling facilities that cater to all ages and abilities. Work will also include corner ramps at the intersection of Cedar Hill Road and Mortimer Street for connection to future sidewalk installations.
Project Goals
This project aims to provide a continuous sidewalk for students attending Cedar Hill Middle School as part of the Safe Routes to School program, and cyclist facilities for those cycling from Cedar Hill Road to Shelbourne Street. By providing these facilities, it will encourage the community to try more modes of active transportation.
For more information, please see the concept drawing [PDF - 1 MB].
Project Status: Detailed Design
Project Manager: Mitchell McTaggart
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Grange Road Upgrade
Start date: Winter 2023
End date: Winter 2024/2025
Update as of February 23, 2023:
During the Open House event we have presented the public with two proposed concepts for Grange Road. These preliminary concepts were designed based on previous consultation with the residents of the area and reflect their expectations towards the road’s improvements. Both concepts include the installation of traffic calming measures along with speed reductions and improved pedestrian/cycling facilities that provide a comfortable space for all modes of transportation. Please review the proposed concepts and information boards explaining differences and similarities between the two options. Your feedback is valuable and will assist us on the development of the final conceptual design for this road. A summary of the public consultation will be posted on the website upon completion. Thank you for your participation.
Concept drawing - sidewalk option [PDF - 31 MB]
Concept drawing - multi-use option [PDF - 33 MB]
Information boards from open house [PDF - 920 KB]
Project Description:
The District of Saanich is moving forward with active transportation improvements along Grange Road from Burnside West Road and to Interurban Road. Grange Road is classified as a collector road but has a feel and a look of a residential road with 2200 average vehicles per day. This road is connecting Burnside Road and Interurban Road and frequently used by students attending Marigold Elementary School, Spectrum Community School, and St Joseph’s Elementary School. There is a well-used connection to a Galloping Goose Trail from south end of Grange Road, which connects Carey Road Community with other communities through regional trail system.
The existing pedestrian facilities along Grange Road presents an outdated and narrow asphalt sidewalk, not wide enough to accommodate a couple of people comfortably walking side by side. There have been a number of complaints about speeding vehicles along Grange, which creates even more challenges for pedestrians while using this road. The existing sidewalk is well used by public, as it connects to different levels of schools at the south end of the road as well as to Galloping Goose regional trail. The need for improvements to pedestrian facility is outlined in Local Safe Routes to School program and Active Transportation Plan.
As part of an initial public engagement an online session has been held with residents of the area in December 2022. See power point presentation for this on-line session here [PDF - 7 MB].
As a result of this session, we have created two concept drawings for Grange Road which we will be happy to share with the public during an Open House event on February 23rd at 957 Burnside West Road (Spectrum Community School) between 4 PM and 8 PM. The Open House even will be held in the school’s cafeteria. Saanich staff will be onsite to hear feedback and answer questions regarding the presented options for the active transportation improvements from Interurban to Burnside West Rd.
The feedback generated from the Open house will be summarized and posted to the website along with an updated concept.
Project Status: Concept Stage
Project Manager: Vira Pikhteryeva
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Cordova Bay Road Improvement Project: Rambler Road to Walema Avenue
Start Date: Spring/Summer 2023
End Date: Fall 2023
Budget: $2.0 million
Project Description: The District of Saanich is undertaking an active transportation improvement project on Cordova Bay Road between Rambler Road and Walema Road. These pedestrian and cycling infrastructure improvements are identified in the District of Saanich Active Transportation Plan and Safe Routes to School plan for Cordova Bay Elementary.
The planned work includes the installation of a concrete sidewalk, concrete curb and bike lane on the west side of Cordova Bay Road and the installation of a concrete curb and bike lane on the east side of the road. Work will also include installation of sidewalk on the south side of Fenn Road / Parker Avenue from 5229 Cordova Bay Road to 5251 Parker Avenue. New raised crosswalks will be installed across Cordova Bay Road at Fenn Road and Rambler Road and the existing crosswalk at Walema Road will be improved. Rambler Road at Cordova Bay Road will be realigned and the crossing at Rambler Road will be shortened with new corner ramps.
We anticipate that the removal of approximately 10 trees will be required to complete this work. Any tree removed will be replaced with three new trees within the area, with the priority for replacement trees to be planted within the project area. The District has retained a project arborist to prioritize tree protection and retention during the projects design and construction, in alignment with the District’s Tree Protection Bylaw.
Cordova Bay Concept Plan [PDF - 8 MB]
Project Status: Detailed Design
Project Manager: Stuart White
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Dumeresq Street Storm Drain Upgrades and Sidewalk Installation
Start Date: June 2022
End Date: Fall 2022
Last Updated: August 2022
Budget: $600,000
Project Description: Currently there is no pedestrian infrastructure past Colquitz Middle School for students to connect to the Raymond St corridor. As part of the District's Active and Safe Routes to School program, Dumeresq St was identified as needing pedestrian infrastructure to connect the school to Raymond St. The project is also recognized and supported within the District's Active Transportation Plan.
The transportation portion of this project includes the installation of 300m of monolithic sidewalk on Dumeresq St from Interurban to Raymond St, 200m of non-mountable concrete curb, a raised crosswalk, intersection and accessibility improvements. While working on the design for this project it was noted that there would be conflicts with existing substandard drain in the area that would need to be replaced prior to construction of the new sidewalk. The underground portion of this project includes the installation of a new manhole, drain main, and catch basins. It will also include the replacement of several service laterals and the removal of substandard drain. The underground portion of the project will be completed first with the transportation portion being completed afterwards.
Project Goals: This project aims to provide a continuous sidewalk for students attending Colquitz Middle School as part of the Safe Routes to School program and those walking from Interurban to Raymond St as identified in the Active Transportation Plan. By providing these facilities, it will encourage the community to try more modes of active transportation.
For more information please see the concept drawing [PDF - 2 MB]
Update August 26, 2022: Construction has completed for upgrading the storm infrastructure. Transportation upgrades are anticipated to begin in early September.
Project Status: Construction
Project Manager: Lauren Hermansson
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Saanich at Leslie Crosswalk Project
Start Date: Fall 2022
End Date: Winter 2023
Last Updated: January 2023
Budget: $330,000
Project Description: The crosswalk at Saanich Road and Leslie Drive was identified through calls for service. Residents have expressed the need for a crosswalk to serve the community better.
The project location is recognized and supported within the District's Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP recommends adding a pedestrian and cyclist crossing at Saanich Road and Leslie Drive (east side of Saanich Road) and upgrading the existing sidewalk network on the west side of Saanich Road from Leslie Drive to Swan Street. A portion of the sidewalk design will consist of a concrete sidewalk, and the other part will be a multi-use asphalt path.
Project Goals: This project fulfills recommendations in the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) approved by the Saanich council in 2018. This pedestrian and cyclist crossing will provide the community with a safe and controlled crossing to connect Tolmie Park to Swan Lake and the Lochside Trail.
The project concept can be found here: Saanich at Leslie Crosswalk Concept [PDF - 501 KB]
Project Status: Under construction
Project Manager: Ashley Locke
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Sinclair Road Upgrades
Start Date: Summer/Fall 2023
End Date: Summer/Fall 2024
Last Updated: January 2023
Update as of January 2023:
During detailed design phase of this project, we have had a number of unforeseen challenges and changes which delayed the submission of a fully developed detailed design drawings by our consultants. We are expecting detailed design drawings in the next couple of months and upon its approval we will move into Tendering process. Prior to Tender all local residents and businesses of the area will receive an updated project notification letter with detailed information about future construction.
Thank you for your patience.
Update as of January 2022: Based on received comments from public engagement and additional investigations completed recently, the decision has been made to propose installation of a mini-roundabout at the intersection of Sinclair Rd and Cadboro Bay Rd.
Completed traffic modeling indicates that a mini-roundabout will operate significantly better than an all-way stop intersection presently and into the future, reducing delays to transit, goods, and general public. In addition it will encourage slower speeds through the village.
Please refer to PowerPoint [PDF - 337 KB] presentation for more explanation on mini-roundabout design considerations.
Please refer to conceptual drawing [PDF - 5 MB] for full Sinclair Road concept.
Project Description: The District of Saanich is undertaking complete road upgrades as well as water, sewer and storm drain replacements on Sinclair Road from Finnerty Road to Cadboro Bay Road. As part of this project, Cadboro Bay Road between Killarney Rd to Penrhyn St will receive active transportation improvements on both sides of the road.
Subsurface pipe replacements will include 1000 meters of watermain and 350 meters of sanitary sewer and storm drain. The pipes in this area are nearing the end or their useful life and require replacement.
Sinclair Road is a Major road that services approximately 6500 vehicles per day including delivery trucks and public transit. It is a community gateway and a landmark entrance to Cadboro Bay Village as well as connection to Cadboro-Gyro Park Beach and the water. The road is narrow, has challenging topography with old growth trees on both sides of the road, as well as steep driveways to private properties and on-street parking.
As per Active Transportation Plan (ATP), adopted in 2018, this corridor should see an installation of an All Ages and Abilities (AAA) cycling infrastructure, which means an installation of protected cycling facilities on both sides of the road.
Based on key polices, developed for Draft Local Area Plan (LAP), new design should:
- Include new pedestrian crossing at Hobbs St, Haro Rd and Clarndon Rd.
- Provide sidewalks on both sides of Sinclair Rd
- Improve transit stop amenities and accessibility to encourage transit use
- Maintain and enhance the green character of Sinclair Rd by preservation of mature trees and planting new trees where possible
- Emphasize gateway features and incorporate wayfinding, public art and features celebrating local culture and history, where possible
- Recognize and enhance the role of Sinclair Rd as a community gateway with its connection to the water
- Provide on-street parking where possible
Project Goals:
- Upgrade and improve underground infrastructure, including the installation of a new watermain, sanitary sewer and storm drain pipes.
- Install new pedestrian and cycling facilities to promote safe walking and bike riding
- Install new crosswalks as per Draft LAP
- Install new boulevards and plant trees where possible
- Improve bus stops
- Include new left access into UVIC
- Install new street luminaire
- Install parallel on-street parking where possible
Project Status: Detailed Design
Project Managers: Vira Pikhteryeva - above ground design; Peter Kelly - underground design
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Albina-Maddock-Orillia Road Improvements
Start Date: 2023
End Date: 2024
Last Updated: March 2023
Budget: $2,000,000
Project Description: In collaboration with the Saanich Sustainability and Parks Departments, Saanich Engineering will be installing improvements to the blocks of Albina Street, Maddock Avenue, and Orillia Street that surround the Tillicum Elementary School. The project aims to integrate transportation and climate mitigation strategies. Infrastructure being considered include pedestrian and cycling facilities as per the District’s Active Transportation Plan (2018), shade trees as per the District’s Urban Forest Strategy (2010 and currently being updated), and green infrastructure to support biodiversity and climate adaptation as per the District’s Climate Plan (2020) and Resilient Saanich: Environmental Policy Framework (currently under development). Safety concerns identified by the Safe Routes to School Program will be addressed as part of the project.
Project Goals:
- Create a safe street for children.
- Promote active transportation.
- Capture and treat stormwater run-off from hardscape.
- Increase ecosystems services and support climate mitigation.
- Implement equity-based measures and community amenities.
Project Status: We are currently working with an engineering design consultant and landscape architect to determine the final scope of the project
Project Manager: Ashley Locke
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Burnside Road West - Road Improvements
Start Date: Summer 2022
End Date: Fall 2022
Last Updated: January 2023
Budget: $880,000
Project Description: The District of Saanich is undertaking a repaving project on Burnside Road West from Charlton Road to 1950 Burnside Road West. As part of the District's Pavement Rehabilitation Program, Burnside Road West was identified for asphalt re-paving. The project includes regrading and repaving the road, adding a paved shoulder to both travel lanes, replacing a roadside barrier, and adding additional signage.
View the Phase 1 construction notification [PDF - 367 KB]
View the Phase 2 construction notification [PDF - 324 KB]
View road closure maps:
Phase 1 map [PDF - 579 KB] - Ends August 24, 2022
Phase 2 map [PDF - 585 KB] - Starts August 24, 2022
Project Status: Completed
Project Manager: Graeme Galloway
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Interurban and Markham Signalized Intersection
Start Date: Fall 2022
End Date: Winter 2023
Last Updated: January 2023
Budget: $150,000
Project Description: The District of Saanich is undertaking an intersection upgrade project at Interurban Road and Markham Street. The project includes the installation of a fully signalized traffic signal at the intersection, sidewalk and accessibility improvements at the intersection, and bus access improvements.
Project Goals: The intersection of Interurban Road and Markham Street is a key access point to Camosun College and the Vancouver Island Technology Park. Adding a fully signalized traffic signal and other roadside improvements will enhance the accessibility for transit and vehicle traffic off Interurban Road, and help shift vehicle traffic off the internal College parking lot roads onto Markham.
View the construction notification [PDF - 338 KB]
View the project drawings [PDF - 402 KB]
Project Status: Construction starting late February 2023
Project Manager: Graeme Galloway
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Shelbourne Street Improvements Project (SSIP)
We've created a dedicated web page for this comprehensive project - please click here.
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West Saanich Road and Prospect Lake Road / Sparton Road Intersection
Start Date: February 2022
End Date: Fall/Winter 2022
Last Updated: November 2022
Project Description: Saanich is working with a design consultant to complete the conceptual design of a full intersection upgrade at West Saanich Rd and Prospect Lake Rd / Sparton Rd. This will include improvements to traffic flow with safe access in all directions by pedestrians, cyclists and motorists to the Prospect Lake Elementary School, nearby businesses and the Interurban trail.
Project Goals:
- Improve traffic movements at the intersection
- Provide safe facilities that promote safe streets and more people walking and riding bikes
- Extend pedestrian pathway/walkway from Whitehead Park at Goward Rd to the Community Hall to close any gaps
- Upgrade Watermain Design from the intersection to the Prospect Lake school
November 24, 2022 Update:
On November 28, 2022, the new signalized intersection of Prospect Lake, Sparton and West Saanich will be put into operation. Please use caution when using the signal for the first few weeks as users familiarize themselves with the new operation of the intersection.
Although the new signals will be active, remaining work will be occurring off the roadway as efforts are made to complete the project this year.
Thank you to the community for your continued patience and understanding while we complete this important infrastructure.
Concepts and the technical memorandum
- Technical memo [PDF - 15 MB]
- Technical memo appendixes [PDF - 19 MB]
- Sidewalk from Goward Road to Lohr Road [PDF - 4 MB]
- Sidewalk from Lohr Road to West Saanich Road [PDF - 4 MB]
- Signalized intersection and Sparton Road [PDF - 5 MB]
Project Status: Under Construction
Project Manager: Darcy MacKay
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Water Resources Projects
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Tyndall Watermain Upgrade
Start Date: Fall 2023
Completion Date: Winter 2024
Last Updated: February 2023
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking a utility upgrade project on Tyndall Avenue between Hillcrest Avenue and Ash Road beginning in Winter 2023. We will be replacing the existing watermain and services to property lines. The existing watermain has been determined to require replacement due to its condition.
Project Status: Preparing for construction
Project Manager: Jordan Kumar
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Knight Watermain Upgrade
Start Date: Summer 2023
Completion Date: Fall 2023
Last Updated: February 2023
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking a utility upgrade project on Knight Avenue between Shelbourne Street and Richmond Road beginning in Summer 2023. We will be replacing the existing watermain and services to property lines. The existing watermain has been determined to require replacement due to its condition.
Project Status: Preparing for construction
Project Manager: Jordan Kumar
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Torquay Watermain Upgrade
Start Date: June 2022
Completion Date: Early November
Last Updated: February 2023
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking a utility upgrade project on Torquay Drive between Ash Road and Longacre Drive beginning in late June. We will be replacing the existing watermain and services to property lines. The existing watermain has been determined to require replacement due to its condition. Torquay Drive between Longacre Drive and Brymea Lane will be closed to all but local traffic for the duration of the project.
View the project notification [PDF - 483 KB]
Project Status: Complete with some minor deficiencies to be completed in spring 2023
Project Manager: Jordan Kumar
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Carman Watermain and Sewer Upgrade
Start Date: Spring 2023
Completion Date: Summer 2023
Last Updated: Februray 2023
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking a utility upgrade project on Carman Street between Lansdowne Road and McRae Avenue beginning in Spring 2023. We will be replacing the existing watermian and sanitary sewer and services to property lines. The existing watermain and sanitary sewer have been determined to require replacement due to its condition.
Project Status: Preparing for construction
Project Manager: Jordan Kumar
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Interurban Watermain Upgrade
Start Date: Winter 2023
Completion Date: Spring 2023
Last Updated: February 2023
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking a utility upgrade project on Interurban Road between Marigold Road and 3940 Interurban Road beginning in Winter 2023. We will be replacing the existing watermain and services to property lines. The existing watermain has been determined to require replacement due to its condition.
View the project notification [PDF - 464 KB]
Project Status: Under construction
Project Manager: Jordan Kumar
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Tulip Watermain Upgrade
Start Date: Spring 2023
Completion Date: Summer 2023
Last Updated: February 2023
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking a utility upgrade project on Tulip Avenue between Grange Road and Marigold Road beginning in Winter 2023. We will be replacing the existing watermian and services to property lines. The existing watermain has been determined to require replacement due to its condition.
Project Status: Preparing for construction
Project Manager: Jordan Kumar
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Adelaide Avenue Storm Drain and Watermain Upgrades
Start Date: Fall 2023
Last Updated: September 29, 2022
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking a storm drain main upgrade project on Adelaide Avenue from Gorge Road West to 2846 Adelaide Avenue. A small section of watermain will also be replaced within the laneway from Adelaide Avenue to Wyndeatt Avenue. The existing storm drain and watermain has been determined to require replacement due to condition and recent failures in the area. While the storm drain will be replaced in 2023, the watermain will be completed within the upcoming months with a two week duration. The laneway between Adelaide Avenue and Wyndeatt Avenue will be closed throughout the works.
Please see project notification [PDF - 477 KB] for more information.
Project Status: Preparing for construction
Project Manager: Joel Upsdell
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Austin Storm Drain and Sewer Upgrade
Start Date: Spring 2023
Completion Date: Late Spring 2023
Last Updated: March 2023
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking a utility upgrade project on Austin Avenue between Middleton Street and 2886 Austin Avenue starting in early spring 2023. We will be replacing the existing storm drain and sanitary sewer pipes and replacing both drain and sanitary sewer services to property lines. The existing storm drain and sanitary sewer are in poor shape and require replacement.
Project Status: Preparing for Construction
Project Manager: Peter Kelly
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Colquitz Storm Drain and Sewer Upgrade
Start Date: Fall 2023
Completion Date: Early 2024
Last Updated: March 2023
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking a utility upgrade project on Colquitz Avenue between Gorge Road West and Cowper Street starting in late fall 2023. We will be replacing the existing storm drain and sanitary sewer pipes and replacing both drain and sanitary sewer services to property lines. The existing storm drain and sanitary sewer are in poor shape and require replacement.
Project Status: Preparing for Construction
Project Manager: Peter Kelly
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Rutledge Park Drain and Sewer Upgrade
Start Date: Summer 2023
Completion Date: Fall 2023
Last Updated: March 2023
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking a utility upgrade project through Rutledge Park between Cloverdale Avenue and Rutledge Street beginning in summer 2023. We will be replacing the existing storm drain and sanitary sewer pipes. The existing storm drain and sanitary sewer are in poor shape and require replacement. Public access to the park will remain throughout construction.
Project Status: Preparing for Construction
Project Manager: Peter Kelly
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Walter Storm Drain Upgrade
Start Date: January 2023
Completion Date: April 2023
Last Updated: March 2023
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking a utility upgrade project on Walter Avenue between Tillicum Road and Bodega Road. We are replacing the existing storm drain pipe and the drain services to property lines. The existing storm drain is in poor shape and requires replacement. Walter Avenue between Tillicum and Bodega will be closed to all but local traffic for the duration of the project.
Please refer to the project notification [PDF - 391 KB] for more information.
Project Status: Under Construction
Project Manager: Peter Kelly
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Wascana Storm Drain and Sewer Upgrades
Start Date: Early Spring 2023
Completion Date: Late Spring 2023
Last Updated: March 2023
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking a utility upgrade project on Wascana Street between Burnside Road West and Hampton Road starting in early spring 2023. We will be replacing the existing storm drain main as well as storm drain and sanitary sewer services to property lines. The existing storm drain and services are in poor shape and require replacement.
Project Status: Preparing for Construction
Project Manager: Nathan Robertson
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Quadra Street Water Main Replacement
Start Date: January 2023
Finish Date: May 2023
Last Updated: February 2023
Project Description: Saanich will be undertaking water main replacement project on Quadra Street between Cook Street and Holmes Street in 2023. We will be replacing the existing water main and services to property lines. This will include new meter vaults for multifamily / commercial buildings in the area. The existing water main has been determined to require replacement due to its condition and capacity issues.
Please refer to the project map [PDF - 701 KB] for more information.
Project Status: Delayed
Project Manager: Rob McFarland
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Braefoot Storm Drain Upgrade
Start Date: July 2022
Completion Date: Spring 2023
Last Updated: March 2023
Project Description: Saanich has replaced the storm drain on Braefoot Road between Scoular Place and Wende Road. Only minor paving is required to finish the project and it will be completed in Spring 2023.
View the project notification [PDF - 345 KB]
Project Status: The bulk of the works are complete, however some final paving will be done in Spring 2023.
Project Manager: Peter Kelly
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Londonderry Watermain Upgrade
Start Date: June 2022
Completion Date: Spring 2023
Last Updated: January 2023
Project Description: Saanich is currently undertaking a utility upgrade project on Londonderry Road from Borden St to Cedar Hill Cross Road. The scope of the underground work is replacement of water mains and services. Surface work will include full-width asphalt overlay.The existing watermain has been determined to require replacement due to its condition. All underground works have been completed with final restoration to occur in early Spring 2023.
Project notification: Londonderry notification [PDF - 619 KB]
Project Status: Under Construction
Project Manager: Joel Upsdell
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Crease Drain Upgrades
Start Date: June 2022
Completion Date: Winter 2023
Last Updated: November 2022
Project Description: Saanich is currently undertaking a utility upgrade project on Crease Avenue and Seaton Street. The scope of the underground work is replacement of storm mains and services. Surface work will include trench-width asphalt overlay and restorations. The existing drains have been determined to require replacement due to their condition.
Project notification: Crease notification [PDF - 771 KB].
Construction update: Crease project update Nov 2022 [PDF - 769 KB]
Project Status: Under Construction
Project Manager: Joel Upsdell
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Gorge Road Storm Drainage and Transportation Upgrades
Click on this link to go to the Gorge project page
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Vanalman Avenue Sewer, Drain, Water and Road Upgrades
Start Date: Spring 2022
End Date: Spring 2023
Last Updated: January 2023
The District of Saanich is undertaking sewer, drain, water and road improvements along Vanalman Avenue from Mann Avenue to Commerce Circle. The project entails replacement of approximately 1110m of water main, 880m of sanitary main and 990m of storm drain along Vanalman Avenue.
The surface work will include among other things, complete repaving of this road section with raised crosswalks at Northridge Cres, Parkridge St. (at Copley Park) and a raised intersection at Ridgebank Cres.
There will be disruptions on the regular BC Transit route and busses will be routed through Glanford and Mann Ave starting May 24, 2022.
Vanalman Road Upgrades Overview Plan [PDF - 5 MB]
Project Updates:
Dated February 2023 [PDF - 892 KB]
Dated November 2020 [PDF - 145 KB]
Dated January 2022 [PDF - 913 KB]
Dated April 2022 [PDF - 914 KB]
Project Status: Under Construction
Project Manager: Nathan Robertson
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Inlet Avenue Multi-Utility Upgrade
Last Updated: September 2022
Project Description: Saanich has completed a utility upgrade project on Inlet Avenue from Gorge Road West to Admirals Road. The scope of the underground work included replacement of water, sanitary, and storm mains and services. Surface work included full-width asphalt overlay. Project has been completed as of May 2022. Minor deficiencies will be addressed next spring 2023.
Project Status: Completed with minor deficiencies to be completed in Spring 2023
Project Manager: Madhu Mittal
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