Brentwood Bay Sewer Replacement

Project Updates

August 23, 2024

Beginning Monday, August 26, at 9:00 a.m., the south-bound lane on Wallace Drive from Stelly’s Cross Road to West Saanich Road will be closed (the north-bound lane traveling towards Saanichton will remain open).

  • Driving and biking – Please use the detour route along Stelly’s Cross Rd and West Saanich Rd.
  • Bussing –  The bus stop near Willow Way will be closed (#101969). Please check BC Transit for the updated route and schedule. The nearest bus stops are #101988 on Stelly's Cross Rd, and #101986 at the north-west corner of the Wallace Dr and Stelly’s Cross Rd intersection.
  • Walking and rolling – The pathway along Wallace Dr between Silverdale Pl and the bus stop will be closed.  

Willow Way will remain open so that residents can cross Wallace Dr to Stelly's Secondary School. 

Several road sections will also be paved beginning Monday, August 26, and expected to be completed before school starts. 

  • Sluggett Rd – from Wallace Dr to Hagan Rd
  • Wallace Dr – from West Saanich Rd to Sluggett Rd
  • Wallace Dr – south-bound (towards Brentwood Bay) bike lane from Centennial Park to Stelly's Cross Rd
July 15, 2024Please be advised that work on the  Brentwood sewer replacement project will take place at the intersection of Wallace Drive and West Saanich Road beginning on Monday, July 22 from 7:00 am to 5pm for approximately 3 weeks.  Expect single-lane alternating traffic; if possible, please use an alternate route during this time.
June 6, 2024The intersection at Sluggett Road and Hagan Road will be closed to traffic beginning on Friday, June 7 for approximately 1.5 weeksfor the Brentwood sewer replacement construction project.
Please use an alternate route during this time.
April 25, 2024

Wallace Drive from Stelly’s Cross Road to West Saanich Road will be closed to traffic headed south towards Brentwood Bay. Please use the detour route along Stelly’s Cross Road and West Saanich Road. The road will be open as one-way traffic for vehicles headed northbound along Wallace Drive towards Saanichton.
The closure is due to a combination of the wet weather and the soil conditions during the Brentwood sewer replacement construction. We hope it will re-open in early May and will provide updates. 

April 3, 2024Construction has begun on the Bentwood Bay Sewer along Wallace Drive at Centennial Park; this area will be impacted for the next several months.
Traffic control personnel and signage will be in place to help direct vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians through the active work areas.
March 28, 2024Project kickoff event at Verdier Park,  819 Verdier Avenue.

 

About the project

The sewer system, which handles approximately half of the municipality’s wastewater, including flows from the W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) First Nation, has reached the end of its lifecycle. Replacing and reconfiguring the system has been a top infrastructure priority for the District since condition assessments noted several critical components of the system need replacement. The $12.4M project to replace the Brentwood Bay sewer system is one of the largest capital projects undertaken by the District in recent times. The project is eligible for $5.8M in funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program due to the environmental protection aspect of the project as the main sewer pump station is a few metres away from Saanich Inlet. New main pipes will be installed in the roadway and new sewer service connections will be provided to the properties. In total, the project includes 4,270 meters of sanitary sewer mains along Sluggett Road, Wallace Drive and Stelly’s Cross Road. Improvements along Wallace Drive will also include the installation of new bike infrastructure. 

Scope of work

  • New main pipes will be installed in the roadway and new sewer service connections will be provided to the properties along the new alignment in Brentwood Bay which is comprised of 4,270 meters of sanitary sewer mains along Slugget Rd, Wallace Dr and Stellys Cross Rd.
  • Upgrade two sewer lift stations and removal of one sewer lift station
  • W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) First Nation will also be replacing and upgrading their related infrastructure.
  • Improvements to Wallace Drive, including new bike infrastructure along Wallace Drive.
  • The entire system will be replaced in phases (see map below).

Construction impacts 

  • During construction, work will take place between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm from Monday to Saturday.
  • Vehicle access will be restricted to local traffic only.
  • Minor detours may be required and will be communicated closer to the start of construction works.
  • Traffic control personnel and signage will be in-place to help direct vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians through and around the work areas.
  • Phased disruptions to services in the area will occur during construction.
  • The District or its contractor will notify residents a minimum of 24 hours prior to any disruption of services.
  • Garbage and recycling services will not be impacted.

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