The District is committed to continue engaging with the community. In the first phase of engagement, residents asked for more information about the project and the District is taking steps to ensure the community is well informed.
Project updates:
Public input sought on 1903 Mount Newton Design Principles. Council wants to hear directly from residents on its direction for the future of 1903 Mt Newton Cross Road, the largest site in Saanichton Village. This site is a significant community asset and its important Council and the community have a shared vision for its future. How do you think this community asset should be developed eventually?
Come chat with Council or visit LetsTalkCentralSaanich.ca/CivicRedevelopment to share your ideas.
- Saturday, January 25, 10:00 am-noon – New Years Open House at 1903 Mt Newton Cross Rd
- Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm – Coffee with Council in Room A, Cultural Centre (location of Library),1209 Clarke Road.
Architectural firm hired December 11, 2024. HCMA has been hired to design concepts, which will be presented to the community in April. The concepts will include municipal offices, fire and police facilities, as well as community/recreation space. HCMA is a Vancouver-based architecture and design firm with offices in Edmonton and Victoria. Some notable HCMA projects include Victoria Fire Station No. 1, Saanich Fire Station No. 2, təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre in New Westminster, and Whistler Public Library. This recommendation complies with the District’s Purchasing Policy and awards the highest evaluated and scored submission.
Concepts to be developed for April 2025. The architects will provide completed drawings and ‘Class D’ cost estimates for three options:
- 1. Civic facility at Hovey Rd.
- 2. Civic facility at Hovey Rd, including recreation facilities
- 3. Civic facility at 1903 Mount Newton
Comprehensive external report to be complete for the spring. An updated report collating, updating and building on previous studies will detail the condition of the existing hall, police station and fire station 2, including the level of renovation required to meet seismic, post-disaster, accessibility, fire suppression, building code, and energy standards.
Key initial project milestones have now been achieved, such as the acquisition of Hovey and hiring an architectural firm. As we move forward together, we have the time and certainty needed to thoroughly evaluate our options. This ensures we remain on track as Council and the community work together to decide the best way to redevelop these facilities.