Building & Infrastructure

Projects & Public Works

Road projects in Oak Bay cover a wide range of work, from physical buildings to roads and sewers. The range in scale from large infrastructure projects that take weeks or months, to smaller scale projects that take days. Find details on upcoming projects in the two tables below.

Oak Bay Infrastructure Projects

ProjectStartEnd (anticipated)Work being doneLocationFollow
Florence Street Infrastructure12/20246/2025
  • Replacement of Sanitary, Storm and Water main.
  • New curb, gutter, road surface and new driveway accesses.
Florence Street: Haultain to Cadboro Bay Road.
Jacks Lane
Details
Uplands Sewer Separation (phase one)
  • construction of a new gravity stormwater system including mains, manholes, catch basins and leads
  • installation of new service connections to each house
  • new streetlights
  • two new ocean outfalls.
Humber Catchment (phase one)Details
Estevan Utilities Project3/2025
  • Pavement removal
  • Subsurface trenching for utility replacement
  • Road and sidewalk improvements, dependent on trenching

Estevan Ave: Willows Beach to Heron St.

Lincoln Rd: Estevan to Burdick Ave.

Details

Public Works Projects

StartEnd (anticipated)LocationWork being doneTraffic Impacts
4/8/20254/9/2025Transit Rd from Cookman St to Rosario StRoad closed as crews prepare for a house move.Local traffic only.

Water Main Flushing

Water main flushing cleans water distribution pipes and reservoirs of sediments that build up over time. Water main flushing provides the following system benefits:

  • Improved water quality.
  • Improved system hydraulic capacity.
  • Improved system operation by identifying weak or problem areas.
  • Improved/restored chlorine residual.
  • Increased life of system components; including, pressure reducing valves, line valves, pumps, etc.

How does flushing affect me?

During the flushing process, you may experience low pressure and discoloured water. Any discolouration is temporary and is not a health hazard. If you experience discoloured water, please run the cold water tap in your bathtub or laundry tub to avoid clogging screens in faucets.

If you have any questions, contact Public Works at 250-598-4501