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[Victoria Watcher]

They are going to decommission Nelles Block. Net isn’t much.

And that announcement has a bunch of fluff.

[Nparker]

...a new, 480-room accommodations facility for Canadian Armed Forces members will be built at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt ...The total design and construction contract cost is estimated at $165 million...

That's only $343,750/room. Keep in mind there are no land costs in this build.

Also, even when self-promoting, the Feds have abandoned any pretense of truth: "Our North, Strong and Free"

[Citified.ca]

If you've driven along Beacon Avenue West and wondered what the story is with the large 1.2-acre lot surrounded by subdivided lots, wonder no more. A two-building, four-storey project has been proposed on the property.

 

Curiously, Beacon Avenue West in Sidney is shaping up to be quite the mixed-use community. You've got the Amazon warehouse, a recently approved five-storey rental block, an airport hotel under construction, and now two four-storey rental blocks, among houses. That's a lot for a little block!

 

Nearly 140 residential units, with 25% in 3BR layouts, proposed for large Sidney lot

https://victoria.cit...rge-sidney-lot/

[Mike K.]

They are going to decommission Nelles Block. Net isn’t much.

And that announcement has a bunch of fluff.

 

Curiously, Nelles Block is deemed noteworthy as a heritage building. Aastra will love this:

 

Heritage Value

Building 34 is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building because of its historical associations, and its architectural and environmental value.

 

Historical Value

Building 34 is associated with the early post-war phase of development at CFB Esquimalt. It was built as part of the massive rearmament programme undertaken by the federal government in the 1950s.

 

Architectural Value

Building 34 is a good example of functional modern architecture adapted to military standards. The building reflects the modernization of the Navy and its facilities and in particular the updating of residential standards.

 

The Environmental Value

Building 34 is the most visible structure at Naden by virtue of its prominent position above the parade ground, its large size, light colouring and its distinct style among the earlier brick buildings on the base. It reinforces the military base character of its setting and is a familiar landmark within the base.

 

Sources: Nelles Block, Building 34, Naden Site, CFB Esquilmalt, Esquimalt, British Columbia, Federal Heritage Building Report, 93-047; Building 34, Nelles Block, CFB Esquilmalt, Esquimalt, British Columbia, Heritage Character Statement, 93-047.

 

 

- https://www.pc.gc.ca...id=6263&i=72805

[LJ]

What is the big project getting started on Admirals road beside the Modeste Smoke Shop?

[Mike K.]

It looks like the Elk Lake Chevron project is moving forward. It has taken a while!

https://victoria.cit...bay-at-sayward/

[Citified.ca]

This is out of left field. Could the issues with the Prosser Road supportive housing project have impacted this decision, to deliver affordable rentals for seniors and market rentals?

 

Central Saanich rejects nearly 200-unit senior-focused affordable and market rental development

https://victoria.cit...al-development/

[corvus]

Man, if affordable housing for seniors and veterans, with staff and advisory planning support, within the urban containment boundary, AND community amenity contributions isn't enough....gotta say that really erodes trust in the decision making process at council level. Like what's the incentive to go above and beyond if that's not enough.

 

What was the reasoning on the nay votes?

[Mike K.]

It’s likely Prosser Road. I think council is worried the building would be sold by the Legion to BC Housing to do with as it pleases.

I’m just spitballing. I don’t actually know what the motivation of council was.

[PPPdev]

Thats what legal agreements are for. We can put a charge on title saying they cant be used for Supportive Housing and then Provincial paramountcy cant override.

[Mike K.]

Good point.

Can you speak to council’s motivations on Monday, PPP?

[Citified.ca]

Here's a unique proposal.

 

Metchosin Road at Lagoon Road, that little intersection near Sangster school, could see a small multi-plex redevelopment.

 

Infill apartment complex proposed next to Sangster school on Metchosin Rd. at Lagoon Rd.

https://victoria.cit...t-lagoon-roads/

[Citified.ca]

I don't recall, if we covered this proposal here before.

 

18-unit rental development proposed near Oak Bay High in Oak Bay

https://victoria.cit...igh-in-oak-bay/

[Victoria Watcher]

Following a contentious public hearing, the Township of Esquimalt is moving forward with rezoning properties for a six-storey residential building at 861 and 863 Esquimalt Rd.

 

The building will feature 59 residential units and 44 parking spaces; standing just over 21 metres tall.

 

At the Monday, Nov. 4 meeting, council heard from surrounding residents and current tenants of the properties that are slated to be redeveloped.

 

Two residents who live on Wollaston Street behind the property, said they are concerned with noise from construction and the height of the building, which they say would tower over the single-family homes along Wollaston.

 

 

https://www.vicnews....uilding-7633117

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 07 November 2024 - 06:36 PM.

[Castera]

A little update on our project Solis Apartments at 7701 East Saanich road in Saanichton.  61 rental unit to be completed in 2026.

 

Nearing completion of the underground concrete parking.

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Edited by Castera, 30 November 2024 - 11:07 AM.

[Mike K.]

Thank you for the update!

Completion in 2025, or 2026, you figure?

[Castera]

Thank you for the update!

Completion in 2025, or 2026, you figure?

First part of 2026.

[Citified.ca]

Ryan Cook's recent photo updates of several projects along Esquimalt Road pushed me to put together a quick update on what's happening along that road, and to tally up the density.

 

Lots underway, lots completed over the last couple of years, and so much more planned.

 

Esquimalt's and Victoria's Esquimalt Road corridor will see 900 new homes by 2027

https://victoria.cit...-homes-by-2027/

[Bambam]

Nice summary.

 

Yep there are boatloads of projects withing spitting distance of our place on Selkirk. Crazy when you think the entire muni basically was moribund from a development standpoint for...well....decades. The other project coming along will be the new condo (I believe its a condo and not rental) at Tillicum and Craigflower, the old "Salty's" Fish n Chips - St Vincent de Paul site. Both have left the premises and I think a construction fence is now up

 

The only downside to all this, in concert with the Tillicum bike lanes and the narrower road, is that you feel like you're in prison sometimes due to traffic gridlock. Major arteries like Craigflower, Tillicum, Admirals, Gorge, Harriet, Burnside all converge at various points and look like one colossal parking lot during rush hour or on days like Black Friday - which was unbelievable. That day it took me 29 minutes to go from the light at Tillicum and Gorge to the light at Gorge and Admirals. Normally that's about a 90 second drive. 

 

Other developments just along Tillicum closer to the mall include the huge land assembly near Tillicum and Obed/Arena and the large rental complex underway just past the mall at Burnside. Crazy amount of activity....

Edited by Bambam, 12 December 2024 - 10:54 AM.

[Mike K.]

Yes, the traffic situation in Esquimalt is terrible now.

What. A. Mess.