Infrastructure updates ahead for Albina Gorge Tillicum area

Information bulletin
For immediate release

Saanich, BC – The District of Saanich continues to advance neighbourhood road safety with an upcoming focus on the Gorge Tillicum area with Phase 1 beginning in 2025. Phase 1 of the project will include the replacement of underground utilities and the sanitary lift station.

The Albina Gorge Tillicum Updates project will improve infrastructure and connectivity with other regional pedestrian and cycling networks, increase safety and support vibrant community living in alignment with priorities identified in the following plans:

• Official Community Plan
• Active Transportation Plan
• Road Safety Action Plan

District staff will present concept plans for the work at a public information event on Monday, October 21 and look forward to conversations with the community around experiences and concerns from all road users.

Public information event:

Location: Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion (1070 Tillicum Road, upper hall)
Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Event Details (Add to Google/Outlook/Apple Calendar)

Display boards and an online feedback form will be shared on the project page following the event. This is a multi-phased project and is anticipated to span two to three years with approximately 24 months of construction.

What are we doing?

Some of the project deliverables include replacing sanitary sewer, storm drain and the Albina Lift Station and adding protected cycling facilities and improved intersections along Gorge and Tillicum.

Learn more

For more information, please visit and follow the project page on HelloSaanich.

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Media contact:
Saanich Communications
media@saanich.ca