Current significant projects
Learn about ongoing major projects by various departments by clicking the links to find out more.
In order to provide Council, committees, residents, businesses, and staff with a clear understanding of the development capacity of the township for future residential development, the township is analyzing a number of variables including land use, sanitary sewer, water, electricity, traffic, transit, recreation and parks, tree canopy, and emergency services that may constrain potential future residential development both temporarily and spatially. Identifying these constraints will help Council in its decision-making processes and will help guide the spatial distribution of residential land uses in the new Official Community Plan. Read the latest staff report.
- Construction for this project is taking place until fall, 2026.
- Learn more about Active Transportation Network- Esquimalt Road Phase 2
August 2026 update
The major components of the project have all been finished, including the installation and commissioning of the new pumps, VFDs, and backup generator. The only remaining work is general site restoration, including the concrete driveway restoration and replacing the landscaped boulevard around the generator pad with concrete to improve maintenance access. This work will take place in September, 2026.
Overview
The pump station will be upgraded in early 2026. Planned improvements include upgraded pumps, access hatches, controllers, and a backup generator.
The Township will be installing a new generator pad in the boulevard area near 308 Uganda Ave in fall 2025. This new generator will provide essential backup power to ensure the pump station can continue operating during power outages. Currently, the station has no backup system, which poses a risk of service interruptions or potential sewer overflows during an outage.
The generator itself may not be installed until 2026 due to budget constraints; however, the pad and electrical connections are being installed now to allow for a smooth installation once the equipment is procured.
To complete this work, one existing tree in the boulevard will need to be removed. Unfortunately, there is no suitable space nearby to replant a replacement tree, but the Township will plant a new tree elsewhere in Esquimalt.
The Esquimalt Public Dock Analysis survey closed in 2025. The project is now in the costing phase where staff are looking at design options and the associated budgets.
The Esquimalt Public Safety Building is slated to be complete in Q1 2027.
The Police Service Model Transition project is in progress.
This report outlines several pay metrics including overtime pay and bonus pay.
Project background
Community volunteers have dedicated over 10 years planning, supporting, and fundraising for the creation of an all-weather community artificial turf field at Esquimalt High. The group known as the Esquimalt Turf-Field Collective (ETC) includes representatives from Songhees Nation, School District #61 (SD 61), Ribfest, Esquimalt High Alumni, Gorge Soccer, James Bay Athletic Association Rugby (JBAA Rugby) and the Township of Esquimalt (TOE).
Staff received direction from Council on June 5, 2023 to further develop a project to deliver a community artificial turf field with lighting located at Esquimalt High School that will be owned by SD61 and operated by the Township of Esquimalt. Staff have continued to work with SD61 on this project by developing a business case, asset management plan and a draft joint use agreement.
2025 update
An opportunity to source capital funding for this project is available through the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF). At the July 14, 2025 meeting, council endorsed the submission of an application for the fund. The application is currently in progress with results to be announced in late December
Timeline
Should the grant be awarded, the project start date is estimated to be approximately April 1, 2026. Construction would begin in fall 2026 and completion is expected in the fall 2027.
The Arena Slab Replacement Project is a necessary replacement as the current arena slab has passed its life expectancy. This includes replacement of the arena floor (slab) including refrigeration lines and arena
boards system. The new slab will allow the township to reduce its GHG arena emissions with new heat recovery systems.
July update:
There is a delay in construction due to outdated floor plans. The construction drawings were from the 1980’s and had incomplete structural information, the details of which were not possible to know until demolition began on the old slab. The project schedule was based on the information available at the time and we have since had to extend construction to accommodate the extra work with estimated completion in November.
This summer, the township is adding 385 metres of new sidewalk to Kinver Street, Heald Avenue and Swinford Street. This completes the connection between Lyall Street and Munro Street and provides an additional pedestrian-friendly route in Esquimalt connecting Bullen Park to Fleming Beach. The project is scheduled to finish in September 2026.
Six new Level 3 DC fast chargers being installed at Archie Browning Sports Centre. The installation is led by BC Hydro. BC Hydro is providing technical expertise, support for the installation, maintenance and funding of the chargers.
Construction will take place from late July until early September. Learn more.
