Every quarter the BC Government provides updates on major projects in the works in BC. If you’re not up on the latest happenings, here’s the full rundown on development projects (manufacturing, transportation, mining, oil and gas, hotel and residential construction) over $15 million in capital (active or proposed) going on in the Greater Victoria area.
| Central Saanich | Central Saanich Municipal Facilities - "New Main Fire Hall" Project A report concerning the completion of Phase 2 detailed design development and a Class B cost estimate for the project is pending. The proposed site is on Keating Cross Road. "Town Hall" project: Schematic designs and an initial preliminary cost estimate have been prepared for a proposed new joint Municipal Hall / Police facility and Satellite Fire Station at the current Saanichton site. Contact: District Central Saanich | Ph: (250) 652-4444 | Status: Proposed |
| Central Saanich | Residential Development - 8410 Wallace Drive, Proposed development on 13 hectares adjacent to the Vantreight farm at 8410 Wallace Drive. Open house held and council approval received in Aug 2010. UPDATE January 2011: This project is currently facing a court challenge by the Residents and Ratepayers of Central Saanich Society. Contact: Ian Vantreight | Ph: (250) 652- 4444 (Central Saanich) | Status: Proposed |
| Colwood | Aquattro Residential Development, http://www.aquattroliving.com Development of three 12 to 16 storey towers, low-rise townhouses and condominiums to comprise 26 buildings in total with 563 units on 19.2 ha fronting Esquimalt Lagoon. UPDATE: Ernst & Young Inc. was appointed by the Supreme Court of British Columbia as receiver (the “Receiver”) of the assets, undertakings and properties of Aquattro Estates Limited Partnership, Aquattro Estates GP Inc. and the real property holdings of Colwood Lagoon Holdings Inc. on Feburary 23, 2010. At this time, none of the unsold units in the Aquattro development are being offered for sale and none of the information presented on this website should be construed as an offering for sale as such an offering can only be made by way of disclosure statement. Contact: Ernst & Young Inc. (Court-appointed Receiver) | David Evans @ Ph: (604) 643-5440 | Status: Construction started |
| Colwood | Colwood Corners Residential Development, Proposal to develop a village centre with 2800 new residents in 11 office and residential towers, and including a hotel and performing arts centre, to replace an existing mall at Sooke Rd and Goldstream Ave. A change to the Official Community Plan was approved in Summer 2008. Other applications to Colwood City have not been submitted. Contact: Turner Lane Development Corp. | Ph: (250) 478-5590 (Colwood City) | Status: On hold |
| Colwood | Commercial and Hotel Development, Commercial development at Wale Rd and Wilfert Rd, in the former Liquidation World site, to include Phase 1: 42,000 sq ft of retail space, Phase 2: a 50,000 sq ft hotel with 100 rooms, and Phase 3: a 20,000 sq ft four-storey office building. Contact: | Ph: (250) 478-5590 (Colwood City) | Status: On hold |
| Colwood | Essencia Village, http://www.essenciavillage.ca Proposed development of 11.5 acre site, located at 3221 Heatherbell Rd. will include 150 resort units and 75 residential units planned in lowrise buildings with retail space and two 12 - 15 storey towers. Project will also include preservation of the existing Pendray House and vegetation. Contact: UnaVera Resorts | Ph: (250) 478-5590 (Colwood City) | Status: Proposed |
| Colwood | Latoria Walk, http://www.latoriawalk.com Commercial Centre is planned for Latoria Rd and Veterans Memorial Parkway as final $20 million phase of a 13 hectare development. Many of the residential units completed prior to a two year hold on the project. Additional residences will include the Terraces patio homes, the Market at Latoria Walk condominiums, and Brownstones townhouses. Contact: Del Volk | Ph: (250) 384-8124 | Status: Construction started |
| Colwood | Olympic View Neighbourhood, Proposed multi-phase development on 111 ha near Olympic View golf course, to contain 930 units in 3 condominium towers of up to 33 storeys, 3 more towers will be requested in April 2008. Rezoning has been approved. Architect: Idealink Architects. Consulting Engineers: Bullock Bauer Associates Ltd. Contact: Golf BC Ltd./CRC Developments Ltd. | Ph: (250) 388-0115 | Status: On hold |
| Colwood | Pacific View Residential Towers, Originally named Michelle Towers, the project has been redesigned and is now being planned as two four-storey buildings containing 96 units. In the early planning stages. Contact: Russ Ridley | Ph: (250) 478-5541(Colwood City) | Status: Proposed |
| Colwood | Royal Bay Housing Development, Multi-phase (2,800 homes) development on 250 ha site on Metchosin Rd over 20 years. Phase 1, now well underway, consists of approximately 650 residential units on 92 ha (227 acres) spread over a number of individual developments and featuring single family homes, townhomes, parks and walkways. Phase 2 started construction in Jun 2005, and will include an additional 1,500 residential units, some units in the Hatley, Delora and The Woods subdivisions are complete with construction ongoing in The Woods and The Bluffs. Project will include in excess of 800,000 sq ft of mixed use in an oceanfront village, a secondary school, more parks, trails and playing fields. Primary planning consultant: Cityspaces Consulting. Contact: Construction Aggregates Ltd. | Ph: (250) 478-8311 | Status: Construction started |
| Colwood | Royal Bay Secondary School, New secondary school planned for 800 to 1,000 students located in the Royal Bay area. Contact: School District #62 | Ph: (250) 474-9800 | Status: Proposed |
| Colwood | Silkwind on Wale Road Residential Tower, http://www.silkwindwestshore.ca 23-storey, 150-unit condominium tower at 2708 Wale Road. Construction is expected to resume with more 1 bedroom units available to meet market demand. Architect: Merrick Architecture. Contact: Aquinas Corp. and Urbia Developments | Ph: (250) 412-3180 | Status: On hold |
| Esquimalt | CFB Esquimalt Projects, Activity on projects includes: Contract of $14.53 million for the Hazardous Materials Facility, the second part of the Corrosive Fluids Facility, has been awarded to Kinetic Construction, with construction initiated Spring 2009 and completing Fall 2010. A $23.5 million firehall and operations centre is in planning. A Request for tender has been issued Jun 2010, Tender submissions by Builders Inc. And Farmer Construction are under review. Once the contract is awarded, construction of the firehall is expected to commence in 2010 and complete by Spring 2012. Contact: Department of Defense | Ph: (250) 363-7928 | Status: Construction started |
| Esquimalt | Highrise Condominium Tower, Proposed 14-storey condominium tower with 93 condos and 13 two-level townhomes on the ground floor at 669 Constance Ave and 668 and 650 Admirals Road, approvals process underway. Contact: | Ph: (250) 385-2461 (District of Esquimalt) | Status: Proposed |
| Esquimalt | Highrise Residential Tower, Proposed replacement of the Esquimalt Legion at 622 Admirals Rd., on a 32,000 sq ft lot, with 216 units in a 17-storey residential tower, plus 10 units for veterans housing, and commercial space. Amendment to the Official Community Plan is under review. Contact: Monimos Equities and Developments | Ph: (250) 385-2461 (District of Esquimalt) | Status: On hold |
| Esquimalt | Juan de Fuca Power Cable, Proposed construction of a 550 MW direct current line that would connect Vancouver Island to the Pacific Northwest power grid. The National Energy Board approved the Juan de Fuca cable project in Sep 2006. Final permitting and technical work is completing. The project received a presidential permit from the US Department of Energy in Jul 2008 and has been submitted to the US Department of Energy's Loan Guarantee Program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in Dec 2009. Contact: Sea Breeze Pacific Juan de Fuca Cable, LP | Ph: (604) 689-2991 | Status: Proposed |
| Esquimalt | Maintenance and Repair Facility, Submarine repair facility to be approximately seven storeys high, located at the Victoria Shipyards Graving Dock on federal land. Contract has been awarded to Stuart Olson Constructors Inc. Project has completed the Canadian Environmental Assessment process. Contact: Victoria Shipyards Co. Ltd. | Ph: (250) 590-2048 | Status: Proposed |
| Langford | Aerie Resort Expansion, Options are being considered for an expansion to the existing 35-suite resort on 36 ha on Malahat Mountain, to possibly include a hotel addition, up to 120 condominiums, and a wellness centre. Contact: HRG International | Ph: (250) 592-3838 | Status: Proposed |
| Langford | Bamberton Residential Development, http://www.bamberton.com Proposed development of former cement plant site at Bamberton and surrounding area on 632 ha, to include up to 5000 homes, in four phases. Planning and public consultations are underway. Rezoning application submitted and public consultation held. Site clean up and preparations have commenced. Contact: Three Point Properties | Ph: (250) 388-9911 | Status: Proposed |
| Langford | Bear Mountain Development, http://www.bearmountain.ca Multi-phased residential development (2,900 development units - Bear Mountain Properties) to include two Jack Nicklaus golf courses, 110,000 sq ft clubhouse and retail village over 20 years. The first golf course is complete, the phases of single family homes are Compass Pointe and Echo Valley, the condominiums are 127-unit Finlayson Reach (under construction) and Stonehaven. The Fairways hotel completed in May 2006 and 127-unit St. Andrews Walk condominium situated on the 8th and 9th fairways of the Nicklaus golf course completed Jun 2007. Project includes a 91 room club house, an athletic facility, 106-unit Ponds Landing condominium and The Falls townhouses on the 15th and 16th fairways of the Nicklaus golf course. Soaring Peaks, a 20-storey high-rise and the Highlander, a 14-storey high-rise are delaying construction. Contact: LGB9 Development Corp. | Ph: (250) 474-7344 | Status: Construction started |
| Langford | Belmont Secondary School Replacement, Planned replacement of secondary school on a 2 hectare site near Glen Lake Elementary will have a capacity of 1,100 students. Design and planning are underway. Contact: School District #62 | Ph: (250) 474-9800 | Status: Proposed |
| Langford | Capella Condominium Development, http://www.bearmountainbyquigg.com Proposed 1,000-unit condominium development to be built on a site purchased from Bear Mountain Resort. Phase 1, a 27-storey tower called Capella, will include 653 units. Construction is halted until market conditions improve. Tower 2, 3 and 4 are 33-storeys, 39-storeys and 45-storeys. Project is on hold. Contact: Quigg Group | Ph: (250) 129-1335 | Status: On hold |
| Langford | Goldstream Meadows Residential Development, The project includes 240 modular homes and 180 townhouses, a park, preservation of a wetland, and approximately 86,000 sq m of commercial space on a 59 ha site adjacent to Langford Lake. Site servicing underway. Subdivision process has completed. The business park and industrial development at the north end of the site have commenced construction. Kettle Creek Station is now underway with 600 homes built in 50 unit phases. 100 condominium units are planned. Contact: Goldstream Meadows Ltd. | Ph: (250) 474-6919 | Status: Construction started |
| Langford | Lakeview Estates (Lakewood Neighbourhood), 400,000 sq ft townhouse, condominium and single-family development containing 923 units, 17,500 sq ft of commercial space, and park and school space at 1220 Parkdale Dr. Site servicing complete. All permits have been approved and construction has commenced. Property sold to Associated Building Credits. Contact: Associated Building Credits | Ph: (250) 727-2325 | Status: Construction started |
| Langford | South Skirt Mountain Village, Proposed development of the South Skirt Mountain Village on 84 acres between Bear Mountain Resort and Hwy 1 includes 2819 residential units, a village centre and an ecological centre. Rezoning has been passed by council in Jun 2009. Project will meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Contact: Totangi Properties | Ph: (250)474-6919 (Langford City) | Status: Proposed |
| Langford | Spencer Interchange and Langford North Connector Road, Interchange at Spencer Rd and Bear Mountain. Project received $4.9 million in provincial funding and Local Area Service (LAS) funding. Completion of the project has been delayed by progress of the Bear Mountain development (ID #841). Contact: City of Langford | Ph: (250) 478-7882 | Status: On hold |
| Langford | Sports Centre, Construction is underway of a soccer and football stadium, playing fields, an arena, bowling alley and other sports venues, adjacent to the Eagle Ridge Recreation Centre. Project was approved for federal, provincial and municipal government funding. Architect: Egil Lyngen Architect. Contact: City of Langford | Ph: (250) 474-6919 | Status: Construction started |
| Langford | The Landing at Langford Lake, Proposed development of 700 condominiums, townhouses and commercial units in 6 phases. Located between Kettle Creek Station (see project ID# 1222) and Langford Lake. Contact: Turner Lane Development Corp. | Ph: (250) 474-0893 | Status: Proposed |
| Langford | Westhills Green Neighbourhood, http://www.westhillsbc.com Long term plans for a 6000-dwelling project above Langford Lake on an 83-ha site to include a shopping centre, a passenger station for the E&N Railway, and a lodge. Master plan has received approval. Project is registered to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. This is a pilot project for LEED-ND (neighbourhood design). Website: www.westhillsbc.com. In Spring 2009, construction started with 67-unit Parkdale Creek and expects to continue with the next phase by Summer 2010. Contact: Westhills Land Corp. | Ph: (250) 388-1141 | Status: Construction started |
| North Saanich | Hwy 17: McTavish Road Interchange, Construction has started on the grade separation of the Pat Bay Highway and McTavish Road. Project will receive provincial ($10.5) and federal ($10.5) funding under Infrastructure Stimulus Fund and a contribution from the Victoria Airport Authority ($3M). Contact: BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure | Ph: (250) 356-1861 | Status: Construction started |
| North Saanich | North Saanich Middle School Upgrade, Replacement of a 400-student capacity school has started construction. Project will meet LEED Gold standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and receive $19.9 million from the provincial government. Contact: School District 63 (Saanich) | Ph: (250) 652-7300 | Status: Construction started |
| North Saanich | Victoria International Airport Runway Expansion, Proposed extension of the main runway to 2560 m from 2133 m. Open house has been conducted for public comment in Apr 2009. VAA seeking partnership funding from provincial and federal governments. Contact: Victoria Airport Authority | Ph: (250) 953-7554 | Status: Proposed |
| Oak Bay | Oak Bay Beach Hotel Replacement, Development of a new 120-unit hotel and spa on the site of the current 45,000 sq ft Oak Bay Beach Hotel at 1175 Beach Dr. Current plans include a 120-unit, 139,000 sq ft building including 20 condos. Construction has commenced in Nov 2009. The project will meet LEED Gold standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Architect: Bas Smith Inc. Contact: Walker Hospitality | Ph: (250) 598-4556 | Status: Construction started |
| Oak Bay | Oak Bay High School Replacement, Replacement of the 1200 student secondary school on Cadboro Bay Road. In project identification stage. Project is registered to meet LEED Gold standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Contact: School District 61 (Greater Victoria) | Ph: (250) 475-3212 | Status: Proposed |
| Saanich | Mount View Heights Campus of Care, The Campus of Care would replace two existing care facilities; Mount Edwards Court and Central Care Home. Located at 3806 Carey Rd, the proposal includes 409 units with differing levels of care for the elderly. Project to be built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Construction is underway with the 32-unit Olympic Vista apartment, modular housing from the former Olympic athlete's village will be configured into apartments. Townhouse component is in planning. Contact: Baptist Housing Society | Ph: (250) 475-1775 (District of Saanich) | Status: Construction started |
| Saanich | Saanich Peninsula Transmission Project, 60 kV double circuit transmission line to supply the Sidney substation with excess power from the Keating substation. The project will require approval from BC Utilities Commission. Contact: BC Transmission Corp. | Ph: (604) 699-7300 | Status: Construction started |
| Saanich | Sayward Hill Crescent Residential Development, http://www.saywardhill.com Development in the 5200 Block of Sayward Hill Crescent to include 215 residential units, 1,100 sq m commercial space, and a 9-hole golf course on 15 ha. The residential component consists of 12 separate complexes. Several phases, the golf course and clubhouse are complete. The final phase, an 8-storey, 46-unit building is in city approvals. Start and finish dates for the final phase will be set by market conditions. Contact: Jawl Development Inc. | Ph: (250) 658-4700 | Status: Construction started |
| Saanich | Tillicum Towers Residential and Commercial Development, Proposed 300,000 square feet of residential space, overlooking Cuthbert Holmes Park, on the northwest corner of its Tillicum Shopping Centre property. The design concept shows a 296-unit in 9 and 13 storey buildings with 30,000 sq ft of retail space. Architect: MCM Partnership Architects. Project has been approved. Contact: RioCan Investment Trust | Ph: (416) 866-3000 | Status: Proposed |
| Saanich | Uptown Shopping Centre Redevelopment, http://www.shopuptown.ca Redevelopment and expansion of the existing Town and Country shopping centre to 603,000 sq ft on the 18.8 acre site, to increase the number of retailers from 21 to 80. Phase 1, the new retail centre will include a 200,000 sq ft Wal-Mart and a Shoppers Drug Mart and opens Jul 2010. Phase 2 construction consists of Uptown Blvd., a central plaza, and office space. An additional 300,000 sq ft residential component in two 30-storey towers will be developed by Westbank Projects Corp. The residential development schedule will be determined based on market conditions. Contact: Morguard Investments | Ph: (250) 383-8093 | Status: Construction started |
| Saanich | Vancouver Island Technology Park Expansion, Plans are approved by Saanich council for adding up to 250,000 sq ft to the existing 165,000 sq ft technology and research facility that currently includes 28 companies. Construction in 3 phases of 3 buildings, aprox. 80,000 sq ft each. The project is currently seeking funding for the first 88,000 sq ft building ($21 M). Contact: University of Victoria | Ph: (250) 721-6139 | Status: Proposed |
| Sidney | Ocean Technology Park and Ocean Engineering Centre, Proposed technology park is to be co-located at the University of Victoria?s Marine Technology Centre in North Saanich. Project is in early planning stages. Federal funding is being sought. Contact: University of Victoria | Ph: (250) 721-6139 | Status: Proposed |
| Sooke | Church Hill Meadows, http://www.churchhillmeadows.com Development to include approximately 135 units: 92 single family dwellings and 44 townhouses. Development permit has been issued and construction has commenced in 5 phases with 13 phase 3 lots released in Fall 2009. Phase for is completing in Late 2010. Contact: Seastar Capital Contracting Ltd. | Ph: (250) 642-1634 (Sooke District) | Status: Construction started |
| Sooke | Mariners Village Condominium Development, Proposed 340-unit condominium development to be located on Sooke Rd. The project will include 240 condominiums, 100 townhouses commercial space and an expanded marina, built in 6 phases. Contact: Mike Barrie | Ph: (250) 642-1634 (District of Sooke) | Status: Proposed |
| Sooke | Oceanfront Resort Hotel, Oceanfront development of a 5 storey resort hotel with 122 rooms located near the public boat launch. A marina, convention facility and spa will be included in the project. Contact: Prestige Hotels & Resorts | Ph: (250) 642-1634 (District of Sooke) | Status: Construction started |
| Sooke | Silver Spray Destination Resort, http://www.silverspray.ca Proposed 174 acre, 85-suite hotel/lodge, 127 single-family homes, spa, restaurant, 9-hole golf course and 115 berth marina. Developer began construction of the resort early 2006 with a 115-berth marina and a nine-hole golf course. Phases 3 and 4 are underway. #0 lots released in phase 4 in Summer 2010. Architect: Hulbert Group International Inc. Website: www.silverspraylodge.ca also www.silverspray.ca Contact: Silver Spray | Ph: (604) 681-3565 | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | 923 Burdett Residential Development, Permitting is complete for a proposed 94 unit seniors housing development with an additional 5-storey wing at 923 Burdett St. Project is temporarily on hold pending favourable economic conditions. Contact: Cielo Properties | Ph: (250) 360-6311 | Status: On hold |
| Victoria | Atrium Office Building, 200,000 sq ft office tower at 1321 Blanshard St. Project has been approved by council and will be built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold standards. Construction is underway. BC Ferries, who will be a major tenant in the building, has agreed to a loan of $25 million towards the project with the option to buy equity of the same value. Architect: D'Ambrosio Architecture. Contact: Jawl Investment Corporation | Ph: (250) 658-4700 | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | Bayview Residential Development, http://www.bayviewresidences.com Development of 5 buildings in Songhees including 3 residential towers, 10- , 11- and 13-storeys, and series of townhouses totalling 597 units. Bayview One is the first building to complete construction, a 200,000 sq ft, 143-units condominium in 11-storeys at 100 Saghalie Rd. Architect: Merrick Architecture. Tower 2 is planned for Spring 2011 with smaller units and Tower 3 has received approval but will be redesigned for construction depending on market conditions. The historic Roundhouse portion of the site is undergoing clean-up and will include additional commercial and residential space. Contact: Bayview Properties | Ph: (250) 480-7811 (Architect) | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | Central Middle School Upgrades, Upgrades will include seismic upgrades and energy efficiency improvements to the Central Middle School. Contact: School District #61 | Ph: (250) 475-3212 | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Centro Residential Project - 750 Pandora, Townline is proposing two condominium towers, called the Centro and the Centro Tower Two, 10-storeys and 19 storeys with 246 units, on a 0.3 ha parcel at 750 Pandora. Contact: Townline Group | Ph: (604) 276-8823 | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Condominium Tower - Crystal Court, Proposed condominium development has been re-submitted to council with two towers of 9 and 12 storeys. The initial plan called for a 17 storey tower and was rejected by council. Project is located on the site of the Crystal Court Motel at 701 Belleville St. In city approvals stage. Contact: Westbank Projects Corp. | Ph: (250) 361-0382 (Victoria City) | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Core Area Wastewater Management Project, Plans for a proposed sewage treatment facilities for Victoria in a CRD report outlining five options; Clover Point in Victoria, McLoughlin Point in Esquimalt, University of Victoria in Saanich, near Royal Roads in Colwood, and Westhills Development in Langford. The Saanich and Colwood plants would potentially reclaim usable water and heat from sewage waste and the Hartland landfill in Langford would include a sludge processing facility. The District has passed recommendations for the McLoughlin Point in Esquimalt site for a liquids only treatment plant with a biosolids digestion facility possibly located at Hartland landfill. The recommendation would also see upgrades to Clover Point, Craigflower and Macaulay Point pump stations and the addition of underground storage tanks in Saanich. Core Area Liquid Waste Management Plan has received approval in a Provincial government review. The CRD will treat current sewage flows at McLoughlin Point in Esquimalt until 2030 and a biosolids processing facility will be built at the Hartland Landfill. Contact: Capital Regional District | Ph: (250) 360-3000 | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Crystal Pool Replacement, Proposed project to replace the Crystal Pool facility pending provincial and federal infrastructure funding. Contact: City of Victoria | Ph: (250) 361-0382 (Victoria City) | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Dockside Green Development, Mixed use development of the 6 ha Dockside Lands site. Windmill Development Group/VanCity Enterprises Ltd, with Terry Williams Architects, won the bid for the development rights. The development includes 1200 housing units, 75,000 sq ft of office and commercial space, a boutique hotel, and an open-air amphitheatre. It is expected that there will be three 10-storey towers as well as smaller buildings from 3- to 7-storeys. Phase 1, Synergy, has completed construction at the north end of the 12-acre property with 95 units of housing in 2 condominium towers and 4 townhouse buildings. Phase 2, Balance, with 171 units of housing has completed. Phase 3, Harmony, will include 14 and 10 storey towers. Phase 1 of the project has been certified to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum standards. Windmill Developments partners with Three-Point Properties, forming Windmill West company to manage development. A request for a 50,000 sq ft floorspace increase is being considered by Council. Biomass heat generating plant and wastewater treatment plant are located on the site. Contact: Vancity Credit Union/Windmill West | Ph: (250) 361-0382 (Victoria City) | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | Gateway Green Office Tower, http://www.gatewaygreen.ca Proposed 150,000 sq ft of Class A office space, with retail space on the ground floor, in 15-storeys, located at 1620 Blanshard Street. Architect: de Hoog and Kierulf Architects. The project is being designed to meet the standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold. Rezoning has been approved and re-application for development permit has been submitted. Project is in pre-construction while tenants are secured. Contact: Gateway Green Developments | Ph: (250) 477-2414 | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Hillside Shopping Centre Expansion, Addition of approx. 100,000 sq ft 20 stores and renovations to the existing 104-store mall at Hillside Ave and Shelbourne St, increasing the mall's size to 525,000 sq ft. Hillside Shopping Centre has changed ownership in Sep 2010, expansion plan is under consideration. Contact: Canada Pension Plan Investment Board | Ph: (250) 595-7154 | Status: On hold |
| Victoria | Hudson Mews Affordable Housing, Proposed 12-storey development with 120 units affordable housing on Fisgard St. south of the Hudson's Bay redevelopment (ID #1512). 80 units will be below market rental units and 9,000 sq ft of commercial space on ground level. Project will receive an $800,000 contribution from the City of Victoria housing fund. Contact: TL Housing Solutions Ltd. | Ph: (250) 361-0382 (Victoria City) | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Hudson Walk, A low density proposal being planned for the site of the former Radius proposal for a block at 755 Caledonia Ave. Townline Group purchased the project and will submit a development permit application for the redesigned project . Council has approved an application to subdivide the site Dec 2008. Contact: Townline Group | Ph: (250) 361-0382 (Victoria City) | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Johnson Street Bridge Replacement, Proposed replacement of the Johnson Street Bridge will include deck, structure, piers and abutments. Roads and approaches will be realigned. Federal infrastructure funding of $21 million has been awarded for the project. Application has been made for funding from the provincial government. Contact: City of Victoria | Ph: (250) 361-0382 (Victoria City) | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Landmark Condominium Tower, A proposed 12-storey, 42 unit condominium tower, to be located on the site of the Admiral Motel at 257 Belleville St. Has received City approval. Architect: Warner James Architects/ Hughes Condon Marler Architects Contact: Bill Demcoe | Ph: (250) 361-0382 (Victoria City) | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Office and Retail Building, Six storey office and retail building of 50,000 sq ft is underway at 947 Fort St. Construction is expected to complete by Fall 2010. Contact: Tri-Eagle Development Corp. | Ph: (250) 477-2414 | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence (PISE) - Camosun College, Sports complex to be constructed in 2 phases. Phase 1 ($27.7M) included a double gymnasium with seating and portable stage, sport medicine and sport science centres, fitness and wellness studios, food services, lit all-weather turf field, and 4 volleyball courts completed in Sep 2008. Phase 2 includes 125-bed student athlete residences and a 5,000-seat stadium, which is now on hold pending funding. The project is registered for meeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Architect: Cannon Design. Contact: Pacific Sport and Camosun College | Ph: (250) 370-3602 | Status: On hold |
| Victoria | Railyards Residential and Commercial Development, Redevelopment of 12 acres between Pt. Ellice Bridge and CN Trestle (701 Tyee Rd) with 500 townhouses, condominiums, and live/work units, and 11,000 sq ft of commercial space; approx 416,000 sq ft in total. Several of the 10 phases planned are complete. Currently underway are the 90-unit Bond's Landing and 46 Harbour Homes townhouse units. Architect: Hotson Bakker Architects. Contact: Le Fevre and Co. Property Agents Ltd | Ph: (250) 380-4900 | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | Residential Development - 640 Michigan Street, Proposed 60 unit, 6-storey condominium development located at 640 Michigan St. Project is in the planning stage. Contact: Chard Development Ltd. | Ph: (250) 381-1345 | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Residential Development - 834 Johnson Street, 115 unit condominium development in a tower with 3 and 5 storey townhouses, located at 834 Johnson Street. Some of the suites will be wheelchair accessible. Architect: Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership Contact: Chard Development Ltd. | Ph: (250) 381-1345 | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | Residential Towers - 819 Yates Street, Proposed 170 unit development in 17 and 12 storey residential towers at 819 Yates Street. Rezoning and development permit approved by city council. Architect: Busby Perkins + Will. Contact: Emaar Canada | Ph: (250) 361-0382 (Victoria City) | Status: On hold |
| Victoria | Roundhouse Mixed Use Community, Community on a 4.25 ha site to include 460 condominium units in several towers called Bayview and a 180-unit hotel. Bayview 1 had previously completed and project is planned to restart with the Roundhouse revitalization. City approvals received. Site in remediation process. Architect: Hotson Bakker Architects. Contact: Bayview Properties | Ph: (604) 255-1169 (Architect) | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Royal Jubilee Hospital Patient Care Centre, Plans for an 8-storey, 500 bed patient tower at the Royal Jubilee hospital site include upgrades to boiler plant and other services. Funding is shared between the Province of BC, the Capital Regional Hospital District and Vancouver Island Health Authority. ISL Health was awarded the contract in July 2008. The project will be considered a Pacific Green building for environmental sustainability through the efficient use of energy and water and for the choice of building materials. Contact: Vancouver Island Health Authority | Ph: (250) 370-8369 | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | Royal Roads University - New Academic Building, Cost-shared construction of a 4,571 sq. metre Innovative Learning Commons for research of human-computer interaction and media production that will house classrooms, seminar rooms, computer labs and academic support space. The Provincial and federal governments are contributing $20 million under the Knowledge Infrastructure Program. Contact: Royal Roads University | Ph: (250) 391-2524 | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | Selkirk Waterfront Project, Redevelopment of 10 ha site which includes several mixed commercial/office buildings and residential buildings. A number of residential, office, and retail buildings are completed. An 84 unit low-rise condominium project at 365 Waterfront St completed in Summer 2009. Selkirk Place seniors care home has completed. The next phase is a 6-storey, 44-unit luxury condominium called Boardwalk. Contact: Concert Properties | Ph: (250) 384-2400 (Architect) | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | Sovereign Condominiums, Proposed 11-storey residential building with commercial at the base, at 732 Broughton St, on the site of a parking lot. Development permit submitted. Contact: Chard Development Ltd. | Ph: (250) 361-0382 (Victoria City) | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Supported Housing Shelter, 5-storey supported housing and short term shelter will be managed by the Cool Aid Society. The shelter will have 83 shelter beds, 20 extreme weather beds, 23 transitional housing units and 2 emergency family units. Project will receive $16.1 million provincial funding. Second shelter to be located at 950 Humbolt St will have 43 housing units and receive $11.2 million from the Province. Contact: City of Victoria | Ph: (250) 361-0382 (Victoria City) | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | Supportive Housing Development, A new supportive housing shelter at 525 Ellice Street will provide 83 shelter beds, 20 extreme weather response beds, 23 transitional housing units and two emergency family shelter units. Contact: Province of British Columbia and City of Victoria | Ph: (250) 361-0210 (Victoria City) | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | The Bateman Centre at Royal Roads University, Proposed lecture theatre and art gallery built in a wetlands setting. Project is registered to meet LEED standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Contact: Royal Roads University | Ph: (250) 391-2524 | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | The Hudson Residential Development, http://www.hudsonliving.ca Redesign and additions to the former Bay department store at 1701 Douglas St, to include condominium conversion and additions, and ground-level retail space in the old building. The parkade area will be converted to two residential towers. Tower 1 is approved at 24 storeys and tower 2 at 18 storeys. Construction is underway with 152 units in Tower 1, expected to complete in Aug 2010 with Tower 2 completing by Summer 2011. Contact: Townline Group | Ph: (604) 276-8823 | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | The Wing Residences Independent Living, Construction of an independent living facility on Wilson St. in two phases; phase 1, the Wing with 51 units; and phase 2, the Wing 2 will have 73 units. The project is being built by TL Housing Solutions and BC Housing. Contact: TL Housing Solutions Ltd. | Ph: (604) 270-1875 | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | University of Victoria - Campus Renewal, Renewal of six academic buildings including; University Centre; the Cornett, construction underway on B wing; Clearihue, Elliot, MacLaurin, under construction Jan 2010; and Cunningham buildings. Project will receive federal and provincial funding under the Knowledge Infrastructure Program. Contact: University of Victoria | Ph: (250) 721-6139 | Status: Construction started |
| Victoria | University of Victoria - Sports Facility Upgrades, Proposed sports complex with 2,500 seat gymnasium, additional gym and fitness areas as well as facilities for the CanAssist program. Planned upgrades will include renovations to the McKinnon building in the first phase. A possible second phase may include additional renovations to existing facilities and an aquatic centre. In approvals process for preliminary funding and feasibility study. Project is registered to meet LEED standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Contact: University of Victoria | Ph: (250) 721-6139 | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Victoria International Marina and Port Victoria Yacht Club, Proposed 48-berth marina located in Victoria Harbour would accommodate yachts up to 140 ft in length and the marina buildings would include a restaurant, coffee shop and offices. Project will require development and environmental approvals. Public consultations held, and dedicated paddling lane and dock has been added for kayaks. Federal environmental assessment approval was granted in Apr 2010. Architect: Herbert Kwan. Contact: Community Marine Concepts LP | Ph: (250) 384-1506 | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Victoria Regional Rapid Transit, A Victoria Regional Transit Study is currently underway to define key corridors and examine technology options to service the Westshore to Victoria market. Contact: BC Transit | Ph: (250) 385-2551 | Status: Proposed |
| Victoria | Yates Street Office Tower, A 12-storey office tower is planned at 726-728 Yates St. Adjacent properties may be included and rezoning for the office tower with ground floor retail and two levels of underground parking will be sought. Contact: Concert Properties | Ph: (604) 688-9460 | Status: Proposed |
| View Royal | Six Mile Road (Lakeside Village) Mixed Use Development, Mixed use development on a 23 acre site. Plans include 2 acres for retail/commercial, 1.25 acres for a 100 room hotel, and 188 residential units in townhouses, cluster homes and condominiums. Development permit application submitted. Phase 1 is Aspen, a 75 unit condominium. Architect: John A. Neilson Architects Inc. Contact: Unity Developments Ltd. | Ph: (250) 388-5588 (Owner's Rep.) | Status: Construction started |
| View Royal | View Royal Casino Expansion, Expansion of the existing casino at 1708 Island Highway includes construction of a parkade and addition of gaming capacity ($25 mil). A hotel and additional gaming capacity ($25 mil) are on hold due to the economic downturn. Contact: Great Canadian Gaming Corporation | (604) 303-1000 | Status: On hold |
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Thank you for the listing regarding Oak Bay Beach Hotel redevelopment project. As a matter of clarification The Hulbert Group was the architect for the first proposal to Oak Bay Municipality that was turned down in 2004. Our 2nd proposal and the current architect of the project is Bas Smith Inc.
Shawna Walker
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Walker Hospitality Ltd.
Thanks Shawna. Updated per your note.
A note from one of our readers, worth adding: “Re: Central Saanich 8410 Wallace Drive. There are no condos or townhomes in this proposal at all. Wouldn’t it be best to flag that this project is facing a court challenge right now too so potential buyers/realtors are fully informed?”
Regarding the listing under “Saanich” entitiled “Central Saanich Municipal Facilities” – this item should be listed under “Central Saanich”. Also the information has substantively changed since this was posted. The following is an update. Also, more information is available under District Projects on the Central Saanich website.
Central Saanich Municipal Facilities – “New Main Fire Hall” project: A report concerning the completion of Phase 2 detailed design development and a Class B cost estimate for the project is pending. The proposed site is on Keating Cross Road. “Town Hall” project: Schematic designs and an initial preliminary cost estimate have been prepared for a proposed new joint Municipal Hall / Police facility and Satellite Fire Station at the current Saanichton site.
Contact: District Central Saanich / Ph: (250) 652-4444 / Status: Proposed
Duly note (and amended
), thanks for the update Susan!
Keep working ,fantastic job!