Vancouver Island Technology Park
VITP is a commercial/light industrial office and research facility, owned by the University of Victoria. The retrofit was completed in 2002.
Rainwater Management Techniques
Bioswales
Bioswales and constructed wetland ponds detain and cleanse combined stormwater from the Technology Park and the adjacent College before it enters Viaduct Creek.
The wetland is at North-West corner of site adjacent to path into Glendale Lands.
Permeable Paving
Gravelpave and Grasspave brand products are used in the new parking area, allowing infiltration to gravel paving beds. Overflows from this area drain into bioswales. Permeable parking area is at opposite corner of site, adjacent to Layritz Park sports fields.
Additional Information
Special agreement between Saanich and the Technology Park allows for shared use of the new permeable parking area by Park users. This is Canada’s first LEEDtm Gold building. An estimated 950,000 litres of potable water savings is attained via use of waterless urinals and dual flush toilets. Landscaping with native plants and removal of old irrigation systems further reduces water needs. Energy saving features include a water loop heat pump with thermal storage.