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
| Project | Project Description |
|---|---|
| Civic redevelopment | To address aging municipal facilities requiring replacement, the District is currently exploring options to redevelop property and better use land to not only address the needed replacement, but benefit the community by creating new housing, services and amenities. The facilities include the Municipal Hall, Police Station, Fire Station 2 and Municipal Yard. |
| Brentwood Bay Sewer Replacement | Start Date: March 2024 End Date: TBD Project page: Brentwood Bay Sewer Replacement The Brentwood Bay sewer system has reached the end of its life cycle; it handles approximately half of the municipality’s wastewater, including flows from the W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) First Nation. |
| Mount Newton Pathway | Phase 1: The new multi-use pathway, completed in March 2025, separates pedestrians and cyclists from traffic along Mount Newton Cross Road. The pathway links to an upgraded intersection at Lochside Drive, including new road markings at the four-way stop. Phase 2: Conceptual designs are underway. |
| Tanner Ridge water main replacement | Start Date: TBD Project Page: CSaanich.ca/WaterMain After the Province's Keating Cross Overpass Project is complete, the District will replace a section of aging water main and make some modest improvements to Tanner Road to better serve the community now and in the future. |
| James Island Road water main replacement | Start Date: TBD Location: James Island Road between Lochside Drive and Turgoose Point |
| Central Saanich Pathway | Conceptual designs are underway. |
| Annual water main flushing | Annual water main flushing runs from January until mid May. Please see the Water Main Flushing Notice for updated schedule on affected areas. |
External projects
| Project | External Agency | Project Description |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 17 / Keating Cross Overpass | Province of B.C. | Start Date: June 2023 End Date: Spring 2026 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 promoting regional economic growth. More information: Ministry of Transportation Traffic information: DriveBC.ca. |
| CRD Water Main Upgrade – East Saanich Rd & Dean Park Rd | Capital Regional District | Start Date: January 2026 End Date: TBD Location: East Saanich Road (Wallace Drive to Dean Park Road) More information: CRD Projects |
| CRD Project Central Saanich Road water main #4 replacement | Capital Regional District | Start Date: TBD Location: Central Saanich Road (Mount Newton Cross Road to East Saanich Road/Lochside Drive) More information: CRD Projects |