Current Projects

The pump station will be upgraded in late 2025-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.

New work is taking place on Esquimalt Road and nearby roadways:

• New curb, gutter, sidewalk and ramps at various intersections to improve accessibility and safety
• New continuous sidewalk and driveway style access across Macaulay Street at Esquimalt Road
• New protected uni-directional bike lanes from Lampson Street to Dominion Road
• Removal of on-street parking between Lampson Street to Dominion Road
• New Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) multi-use crosswalks at Macaulay Street, 848 Esquimalt and at Dunsmuir Road
• Traffic signal upgrades at Lampson Street and Head Street including new signal timing at Lampson Street and Esquimalt Road
• New protected bi-directional bike lane connector on Esquimalt Road from Dunsmuir to Dominion Road
• Lighting upgrades at select intersections

Project background information

Selected areas identified in Active Transportation Network- Esquimalt Road Phase 2 are under construction (quick-build protected bike lanes between Joffre Street and Fraser Street).  Expect more engagement on this phase in the fall, excluding Admirals Road to Fraser Street.

• Read the more recent staff report

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 Health Needs Assessment project is ongoing.

The Esquimalt Public Safety Building is still on track to complete construction in early fall 2026.

The Police Service Model Transition project is in progress.

This report outlines several pay metrics including overtime pay and bonus pay.

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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.

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