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Here are some of the key projects and initiatives completed by the Town over the last few years.

The West Side Bike Path has been repaved and widened out to 2.5 metres with lighting installed between Beacon Avenue West to McDonald Park Road. Railings have also been installed where nearby ditches pose a safety risk. Pathway improvements were identified as a priority in the West Side Local Area Plan, supporting active transportation for residents and employees who work in the West Side Industrial Area, as well as youth travelling to middle school and high school on McDonald Park Road. The pathway also connects to a growing commercial centre near the McDonald Park overpass.

In 2024, the Town of Sidney replaced the aging watermain along Lochside Drive, which serves as a primary water feed for the community. The replacement reduces the risk of watermain breaks, and also makes the Town’s water system more resilient to seismic activity. The Town replaced the water main using a trenchless pipe-bursting method, which shortened the length of the time traffic was disrupted in comparison to traditional water main replacement techniques. This trenchless method was also selected to minimize ground disturbance as the Lochside Drive area is a historical First Nations village site.

 

In 2024, the Town opened a washroom facility along the Waterfront Walkway near Beacon Park. Seaport Washroom includes five toilets: two standard and two accessible toilets, and one Changing Places washroom for people with complex disabilities. The Changing Places facility is nearing completion as the Town awaits the arrival of specialized equipment.

In 2024, a small new playground was installed in Brethour Park that includes a play structure for school-aged children (5 to 12 years old) as well as a play structure for toddlers and pre-school aged children (1.5 to 5 years old). The playground also has a number of features that support children and caregivers with physical disabilities, including a fully rubberized surface, friendship swing, and a We-Go-Round.

In May 2024, a roundabout was completed at the intersection of Beacon Avenue West and Galaran Road, made possible through a partnership between the Town of Sidney, District of North Saanich, and Victoria Airport Authority. Stirling Avenue was also realigned to connect to the roundabout.

The infrastructure improvement aims to increase public safety, reduce congestion, and support economic development in the area.

In 2023, the Town of Sidney undertook major roadway improvements on Galaran Road to create on-street parking and safe pedestrian amenities, consistent with the future vision of the existing neighborhood. This work comprehensively upgraded 600m of roadway between Beacon Avenue West and Mills Road West. The improvements included full roadway resurfacing, with curb and gutter, parking, and pedestrian facilities along both sides.

In 2023/2024, as part of the Town’s proactive maintenance plan for Bevan Fishing Pier, we undertook a pile wrapping project on a portion of the Pier’s steel pilings. This work helps protect the popular landmark from corrosion. Most of the work was done from the water with little impact on Pier users.

The remediation work was funded by Canada Community Building Fund contributions.

 

The most recent update to the Town of Sidney’s OCP began in March 2020. Following a two-year process of community engagement and plan development, Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2240 was adopted by Council following a Public Hearing on June 27, 2022 and reflects the values and shared vision of the community.

Take a look at Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2240 and at the Official Community Plan page for more information on this project.

An Economic Development Plan has been prepared for Sidney and was approved by Council at the January 23, 2023 Council meeting. The plan looks at a cross-section of the community’s economic sectors, including marine, industrial, tourism, commercial/retail, and transportation.

Planning was undertaken by Lions Gate Consulting with input from Sidney’s business community. The plan includes recommendations for initiatives that may be undertaken over the next five-to-seven years to support the success of the local economy. The plan identifies 14 priorities, including employment land preservation, and expansion of non-market/workforce housing, among others.

In 2021, the Town of Sidney began the process to update its Climate Action Plan. The intent of this update was to ensure that the updated plan was consistent with current best practices and the latest science.

Approved by Council on July 18, 2022, the updated Climate Action Plan will help make sure that Sidney is resilient to new risks associated with climate change and outline how Sidney is planning to participate in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Additional information can be found on the Climate Action Plan page.

In keeping with Sidney’s 2021-2022 Strategic Plan, the Town has been working with service providers to improve internet and cellular services throughout the community, as part of a broader effort to support economic vibrancy.

In July 2021, the Town announced an agreement with TELUS to connect Sidney with its gigabit-enabled fibre optic network (TELUS PureFibre™). The construction of the new network is now complete, funded by TELUS. The fibre optic network significantly increases wireless and Internet speeds, helping the community attract and retain local businesses. It also give residents who choose to purchase this service from TELUS better connection for working and learning remotely, video calls, streaming, gaming and other purposes.

Beacon Wharf is a timber structure which has been in place for over 50 years. The Town has been looking into future options for Beacon Wharf as the structure is estimated to have a remaining life of less than 10 years. The Town of Sidney took ownership of Beacon Wharf in 2006 after it was divested by the Federal Government. The infrastructure is aging and, like all waterfront marine structures, requires frequent inspection and maintenance. Following engineering studies on potential wharf replacement options, the public was invited during September and October 2021 to review options and share their perspectives. There was strong community engagement reflecting the significance of the landmark.

On November 8th 2021, Council decided to maintain Beacon Wharf for as long as practical. A condition assessment of the wharf will be undertaken in 2023, at which point Council will consider next steps. A public-private partnership on a floating wharf, which was initially put forward as an option, will no longer be considered as a result of public feedback.

The existing commercial leases on the wharf will be extended until the end of 2024 with the potential of further extensions.

In 2020, the Town of Sidney upgraded the Reay Creek Dam to meet current safety and seismic standards, including the construction of a new fish ladder. In conjunction with this work, Transport Canada undertook remediation of Reay Creek Pond, which included the removal of approximately 5,100 cubic meters of sediment from the pond. This sediment was contaminated with heavy metals due to run off from historic airport operations. This work has improved habitat conditions for ḰELSET (Reay Creek), which provides habitat for salmon, cutthroat trout, and other aquatic life and wildlife.

In 2024, Transport Canada released their final Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment for Reay Creek, downstream of the dam. The risk to human health, terrestrial ecological health and aquatic organisms from historical contamination associated with industrial activities at the airport was identified as low. Because of these findings, the Town removed contamination warning signs along the creek and further in-stream remediation work can proceed.

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