The Crack Sealing Program is part of extending the life-cycle of the roads by applying a heated, rubberized material to seal cracks in the asphalt. The Crack Seal Program helps to reduce water from penetrating the subsurface of the asphalt. If left untreated the asphalt is more prone to cracking, and the sub grade structure of asphalt can be compromised.

The District of Central Saanich would like to advise residents that Brentwood Bay Municipal Dock (foot of Marchant Road) is closed for unscheduled maintenance, effective 8:00 a.m. Tuesday July 6 until 5:00 p.m. Friday July 9. Thank you for your patience.

Residents are advised that the Annual Chipseal Program is in effect. Clean-up of loose rock chips will begin July 12. Expect traffic delays and/or detours or use alternate routes.

Asphalt road improvements are scheduled for multiple locations throughout the District beginning July 14.
Residents are advised to expect traffic delays and/or detours or use alternate routes. (Weather Permitting)

Please refrain from parking during the dates indicated below:
Beginning July 14-16 - Sections of Central Saanich Road from Keating Cross Road to Tanner Road.

Please refrain from parking in the area during the dates indicated below:

Beginning July 15 Saanich Cross Road from Central Saanich Road to Island View Rd. Overlay level coursing through the intersection at East Saanich Road.

Sections of Greig Ave from Wallace Drive to Amwell Drive;

Any additional information can be obtained by the Public Services Dept. Please call the Roads Dept Foreman at 250-544-4224 ext 229.

District of Central Saanich Mosquito Control Program

A comprehensive approach by local mosquito control program stakeholders including the District of Central Saanich, Tsawout First Nation and the Capital Regional District, has brought increased resources to update larval mosquito habitat mapping and efficacy of the control program. These resources helped improve last year’s program and we are in line for another successful mosquito control season. Again, this year, the District's Mosquito Control Program continues to grow to meet the needs of local residents and visitors to Central Saanich.

If you are planning a staff BBQ, class reunion or family picnic, requests for use of municipal ball diamonds and picnic shelters in 2010 are now being accepted. To make your request, please phone: 250-544-4218, or fill out a Park Reservation Request.

Please be advised that construction of the McTavish Road Interchange will begin on November 30, 2009.  Starting that morning, McTavish Road will be closed between Highway 17 and Lochside Drive until Spring 2011.  Access to the Pat Bay Highway will be maintained via Amity Drive (right turns to/from northbound Highway 17 only), Mt. Newton Cross Road (all movements), and Beacon Avenue in Sidney (all movements).

In addition, an extended closure of Canora Road between McTavish Road up to Rideau Avenue will begin on approximately January 26, 2010.  Motorists travelling to the airport will follow McTavish to East Saanich Road, turn north, and take the airport exit from the roundabout.

For construction details and additional information, please visit the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure - Highway 17_- McTavish_Interchange Project website.

For the latest traffic conditions, visit the Drive BC website.

The flu can spread very easily from person to person in a short period of time.  If you have the flu, you are encouraged to stay at home until the virus has passed, and to limit contact with others to help prevent spreading the flu.  It is important that we remember to cough into our sleeve, sneeze into a tissue (and throw the tissue away), and to wash our hands regularly.  The flu can be spread from something as small as sharing a pen to opening a doorway. 

The Municipal Hall has installed hand sanitizing stations and posted notices at its entrances for the public.  Also, it is important to recognize the difference between a cold or a flu.  In addition, the District of Central Saanich recently adopted a "Pandemic Influenza Exposure Control Plan".

Healthlink BC has a valuable website that provides facts about influenza, as well as the flu vaccine.

Vancouver Coastal Health has developed a "Pandemic Preparedness" booklet that covers the basics of what the flu is, how it is spread, when to seek medical attention and much more.  For further information, please contact VCH at 1-866-884-0888.

Another useful website is the Vancouver Island Health Authority's "News Room" page, that provides all the latest information on clinics and other important services.

The Vancouver Island Health Authority and the District of Central Saanich are working together to detect WNv quickly when it arrives and communicate information to the public, monitor potential mosquito habitat and when necessary, take action in an environmentally responsible way to reduce the risk of human infection.

Become familiar with the WNv by reading what the West Nile Virus is, how it is spread, how to protect yourself and eliminate Mosquito breeding areas around your home.

The Canada and Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC), through its Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP), can provide funding assistance to create or upgrade secondary rental suites. Central Saanich residents who are interested in applying or would like more information, please contact CMHC Vancouver at 1-800-639-3938 or visit the CMHC website.

Installation of Check Valve Assemblies at Water Meter Boxes

The District of Central Saanich Engineering and Public Works Department is installing check valve assemblies at water meter boxes throughout the municipality.  Follow these links for additional information: Check Valve at Property Line or Check Valve Assembly, or visit the CRD website for more information on cross connections.

Between November 1 and May 1,  fires smaller than three feet in diameter do not require a permit.  Additional information on permitted burning days or required permits for larger fires is available from the Fire Department or the Burning Information page.