Infrastructure Projects

As work is scheduled, this page will be updated.

For a complete list of Active Transportation Plan projects underway and coming up within the next few years that are of the highest priority see the Active Transportation page.

As always, please use caution in work zones and avoid traffic delays by taking an alternate route through the area, if possible.

District Projects - Current

 

ProjectProject Description
Brentwood Bay Sewer SystemStart date: March 2024
The Brentwood Bay sewer system has reached the end of its lifecycle; it handles approximately half of the municipality’s wastewater, including flows from the  W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) First Nation.   
For more information and project updates see www.centralsaanich.ca/BrentwoodSewer
Saanich Cross Road SidewalkStart date: December 2023
Installation of a sidewalk along Saanich Cross Road from East Saanich to Central Saanich Road takes place early 2024. Crews will be on-site between roughly 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and alternating single-lane traffic will be in effect. Please drive slowly in the area as workers begin the project. 
Mt Newton Pathway  Phase 1: A multi-use path between Lochside Trail at Mt Newton Cross Road and Lochside Drive has been designed and is funded by the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant program. Construction for the project will take place in 2024.
Phase 2:  A multi-use path on Mt Newton Cross Road from East Saanich Road to the Pat Bay Highway is in development with project partners. Design will be completed in 2024 with construction in 2025.
Central Saanich PathwayCentral Saanich Pathway is in development with project partners. Design will be completed in 2024 with construction aligned with the replacement of a Regional water system on Central Saanich Road in 2025-26.
Annual PavingDate: Complete for 2023
2024 Asphalt road repairs and paving: TBD
2024 Summer chipseal paving: TBD
Annual Watermain Flushing For information and schedule see: https://www.centralsaanich.ca/watermainflushing2024

 

 

External projects

ProjectProject Description
Highway 17 Keating Cross Overpass Project

Start Date: June 2023

The Highway 17 Keating Cross Road “Flyover” Overpass Project will allow vehicles to travel this busy corridor more safely and efficiently, helping keep local businesses competitive and promote regional economic growth.

For more information on the project: Ministry of Transportation