Have your say on the Shelbourne Valley Action Plan Update

November 7, 2024

Information Bulletin                                                                         
For immediate release

Saanich, BC – A lot has changed since the Shelbourne Valley Action Plan (SVAP) was adopted back in 2017, and your feedback is needed as Saanich launches a process to update this important document that has helped guide growth in the Shelbourne Valley.

Some of the circumstances prompting this update include shifting demographics, market changes, provincial housing mandates, updated master plans, and better information about our community’s housing needs. An updated SVAP will align with our new Official Community Plan (OCP) and address current trends and issues, allowing it to remain a dynamic and effective tool for guiding land use and transportation decisions, and to further expand the potential for growth in this significant area.

The SVAP Update will not impact the Shelbourne Street Improvement Project (SSIP), which is currently implementing a number of cycling, pedestrian and underground infrastructure improvements. Additionally, areas in the University Centre (Shelbourne McKenzie Centre) are currently planned for via the ongoing Quadra McKenzie Plan (QMP). Therefore, this Centre is not included in the SVAP Update. Please visit Saanich.ca/QMS for detailed planning information about the University Centre.

Engagement at this stage of the process is focused on collecting input on issues and opportunities and receiving feedback on preliminary concepts. Based on public input and staff analysis, a Draft Updated SVAP will be presented for public input in Spring 2025.

Online Webinars

  • Friday, November 15, 2024
    • 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 19, 2024

In-Person Open Houses (Drop-in)

  • Thursday, November 21, 2024
    • 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    • St. Luke Anglican Church (3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road)
  • Tuesday, November 26, 2024
    • 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    • Gordon Head Recreation Centre (4100 Lambrick Way)

Online Survey

  • Friday, November 15, 2024, through December 15, 2024. Details at Saanich.ca/SVP.

Your feedback is important to us, and the information we gather will be considered as part of the Draft SVAP Update before it goes to Council for consideration for adoption.

Learn more

To review the SVAP Update, or for general project information and updates, please visit Saanich.ca/SVP.

Webinar sessions will also be recorded and uploaded to the project website, so that people who are unable to attend can watch at a later date.

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Media contact:
Saanich Communications
media@saanich.ca