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
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.
Follow the project at www.letstalkcentralsaanich.ca/civicredevelopment

Brentwood Bay Sewer ReplacementProject start: March 2024
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.
Saanichton Water Main ReplacementProject start: March 2025
Project page: Saanichton Water Main Replacement

We have been upgrading the water main in sections as part of our Water and Sewer Master Plan. The current phase replaces the aging water main beneath Wallace Drive between Blossom Park and Lisnoe Avenue, as well as make aboveground road safety improvements.
Wallace Drive cycling infrastructure(from Brentwood Bay/West Saanich to Saanichton/East Saanich) – A combination of infrastructure types to create a network from Brentwood Bay to Saanichton.
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.
Central Saanich PathwayConceptual designs are underway.
Annual water main flushing 2025 Water main flushing is now complete

 

 

External projects

ProjectExternal AgencyProject Description
Highway 17 / Keating Cross OverpassProvince of B.C.

Start Date: June 2023
End Date: Fall 2025
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.

Centennial Park Multi-Sport BoxCapital Regional District

Start Date: September 2024
End Date: Fall 2025 - Complete

News Release: New multi-sport facility opening September 2