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As of September 24, updated information on which streets are affected by the fall water main flushing program.
September 24, 2020
The following streets will be affected by the Water Main Flushing Program:
Silverspray
- Cornelius Road
- Covey Run Road
- East Sooke Road
- Eliza Point Road
For more information on the water main flushing program, please visit our website.
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The park will remain open, but the gate for vehicle access will be closed October 7, sunrise to 3pm
The park will be closed to vehicle access due to road work.
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Heavy rain caused combined stormwater and wastewater overflows along some shorelines in Oak Bay and Saanich during the night of Sept 23-24
The areas affected are:
- Between Rutland Road (Oak Bay) and Seaview Road (Saanich) including Cadboro Bay.
- Between Currie Road and Cattle Point Lookout Road, including Willows Beach in Oak Bay.
As a result of these discharges, residents are advised to avoid entering the waters along the affected shorelines, as the wastewater may pose a health risk.
As a precaution and in consultation with Island Health and the local municipalities, beaches within the affected areas will be posted with public health advisory signs until sample results indicate enterococci levels are below the 70CFU/100mL recreational limit.
For updates, please visit www.crd.bc.ca and follow us on Twitter @crd_bc
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Due to blasting work at Hartland Landfill, some trails will be temporarily closed Monday to Friday from 3-7pm
Trails will be temporarily closed to ensure public’s safety while blasting is underway at Hartland Landfill from August 2020 to June 2021. Blasting is anticipated to occur every weekday.
Please use caution around equipment and crews.
See map >>
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As of Sep 15, this advisory remains in effect. We continue to monitor water quality in the lake.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) advises, in consultation with Island Health, that there is a blue-green algae bloom at Thetis Lake, located in Thetis Lake Regional Park. Blue-green algae can produce cyanotoxins. Visitors are advised to avoid swimming in the lake and to keep animals on a leash to prevent them from drinking or swimming in the lake until the advisory has been lifted.
The algae usually produce a visible blue-green sheen, which appears as surface scum on the water. Not all blooms are easy to see and toxins can still be present in the water even if you cannot see a bloom. Blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
These algae are known toxin producers. Ingesting water containing these cyanotoxins may cause a range of symptoms, including headaches and abdominal pain in humans, and can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs.
Please visit www.crd.bc.ca/alerts and Twitter @crd_bc for updates on the status of this algae bloom. To learn more about blue-green algae visit our website.
Thetis Lake Regional Park map (PDF)
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The tower at the summit of Mount Manuel Quimper will be closed for repairs August 4 to October 15
The area surrounding the tower will still be open. Park visitors should expect noise disturbances from crews working on site throughout the duration of repairs. Please use caution around equipment and crews.
See map >>
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Area closed September 14-25 due to trail construction and bridge installation
The area is located adjacent to the Sooke Highway around the 3700 block at the end of the four lane section. See map >>
This activity is part of the opening of the southern section of Sooke Hills Wildnerness Regional Park. For more information on the park opening and to receive updates on related activities, visit the
capital project page.
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Closed for trestle repairs until late September 2020.
The CRD is undertaking a comprehensive restoration of the Todd Creek Trestle along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail. The trestle and the Bypass Trail are closed while construction activities are underway. The trestle is anticipated to reopen in late September 2020.
- Access the Galloping Goose north of the trestle via Sooke Potholes Regional Park parking lot.
- Access the Galloping Goose south of the trestle via Sooke River Road parking lot.
There will be increased activity and active construction at the trestle during this time. We ask the public to not enter the area until the trestle is officially reopened, once construction and safety assessments are completed.
For more details and to receive updates on this capital project, click here.
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From August 17 to September 30 there will be temporary trail delays from Gorge Rd E to Burnside Rd E.
Please follow the direction of work crews on site. Use caution around crews and equipment.Construction is for trunk sewer lining.
See map >>
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The area remains closed and is located adjacent to the Sooke Highway around the 3700 block at the end of the four lane section
This area is temporarily closed for construction of a parking lot. A bypass trail is open in the area. The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail and its facilities will remain open.
This activity is part of the opening of the southern section of Sooke Hills Wildnerness Regional Park. For more information on the park opening and to receive updates on related activities,
visit the capital project page.
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Prior to re-opening a building, steps must be taken to ensure the water in the building is safe to consume.
Response to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the prolonged closure or reduced occupancy of many buildings. When buildings are closed or on low occupancy for any prolonged period, water in the building becomes stagnant and can pose a number of potential health risks to consumers.
It is the responsibility of each property owner to ensure it maintains the safety of the water within their building. Prior to re-opening or fully re-occupying a building, building managers need to take steps including flushing stagnant water, and disinfecting taps and plumbing fixtures.
Depending on the size of the plumbing system, this procedure may take several minutes and up to several hours. Run the water until the water maintains a constant cold temperature and any discolouration has been flushed clear. Cooler and stabilized water temperature indicates fresh water entering the building from the water main.
For more information, visit
https://cwwa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Re-Opening-Buildings-FACT-SHEET_FINAL-amend1.pdf
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On Thurs, March 19, between 8am and 4pm, the CRD will be carrying out annual maintenance and flushing of the water distribution system.
During this maintenance, you may experience low water pressure and/or
periods of discoloured water at your tap. Please refer to the Water Interruption
Influenced Area Map attached.
Read more >>
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The trail is closed between Waugh Creek Viewpoint and Suspension Bridge
Temporary trail closure due to landslide near the Waugh Creek viewing platform. For details download the
park map here.
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The trail is open.
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This advisory is no longer in effect.
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As of Sep 11, the advisory has been lifted at Beaver Lake. However, blue-green algae blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
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SEAPARC programs and services can be reserved online or by phone. Stan Jones Ball Field remains closed until further notice.
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As of Sep 1, the advisory has been lifted at Prior Lake. However, blue-green algae blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
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All trails are now open.
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As of Aug 19, the advisory has been lifted for Beaver Lake. Blue-green algae blooms are still present at Thetis Lake and Prior Lake.
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Treatment is now complete and all areas are open.
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The trail is open.
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Stage 3 water conservation measures remain in effect.
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Please check the Panorama webpage for up-to-date information on facilities and classes that are currently available.
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Fencing has now been installed.
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The summit in Sea to Sea Regional Park is now open.
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This advisory has been rescinded. Residents in the impacted area are no longer required to boil their drinking water.
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Tree removal work is complete and parking is open.
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Mill Hill Regional Park is reopened as of July 29 with some trail closures. Thetis Lake remains open.
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Water sampling indicates enterococci levels are below the threshold. Advisory signs are being removed in consultation with Island Health.
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This area is now open. Work is continuing on a southern access to Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park.
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This advisory has been rescinded. Residents in the impacted area are no longer required to boil their drinking water.
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Taste and Odour no longer present in Magic Lake Estates Drinking Water System (North Pender Island)
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Repairs are complete and the washroom is open.
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Work in the area is complete.
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Trail maintenance work is now complete.
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Water sampling indicates enterococci levels are below the threshold. Advisory signs are being removed in consultation with Island Health.
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As of June 15, this advisory has been rescinded. Residents in the impacted area are no longer required to boil their drinking water.
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The section of the trail between Hanover Place and Sayward Hill Crescent is now open
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Taste and Odour no longer present in Greater Victoria's Drinking Water
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Advisory signs are being removed in consultation with Island Health.
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As of May 28, updated information on which streets are affected by the spring water main flushing program.
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On May 5 and May 7, 2020, between 8am and 4pm, the CRD will be carrying out annual maintenance and flushing of the water distribution system
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On May 4-8, 2020, between 8am and 8pm, the CRD will be conducting annual maintenance and flushing of the water distribution system.
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On May 6, 2020 between 8am and 4pm, the CRD will be carrying out annual maintenance and flushing of the water distribution system.
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The CRD continues to actively monitor the status of the public health emergency and take appropriate precautions.
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Advisory signs are being removed in consultation with Island Health.
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Humpback parking lot and north of suspension bridge is open.
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As of Apr 28, the advisory has been lifted at Elk Lake. However, blue-green algae blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
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Water sampling indicates enterococci levels are below the threshold. Advisory signs are being removed in consultation with Island Health.
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The road is open and the work is complete.
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This work is complete and Interurban Road is open to traffic.
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As of March 27, this advisory has been rescinded. Residents in the impacted area are no longer required to boil their drinking water.
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expected to be open Sunday 9 am power outage closure
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Humpback parking lot and north of suspension bridge is open.
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Beaver Lake parking lot and Eagle Beach area affected on March 7-8 from 8am to 4pm
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The bridge at the 3km marker has been replaced and the trail is now open.
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The trail is open.
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The trail is open to single lane traffic between Quadra and MacKenzie.
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Water sampling indicates enterococci levels are below the threshold. Advisory signs are being removed in consultation with Island Health.
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The trail is open.
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The repairs are complete.
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All roads/parking lots in Regional Parks are open.
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The parking lot is open.
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The portion of the Lochside Regional trail between Quadra St and McKenzie Ave is now open, a small section is temporarily reduced to one lane
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The parking lot is open.
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In consultation with Island Health, the boil water advisory has been lifted as of Thursday, January 30, 2020
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All roads/parking lots in Regional Parks are now open. Please drive with caution as there is still the possibility of snow and ice in some areas.
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RCMP have cleared the scene. Road access to Mount Wells Regional Park & southern access to Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park is now open.
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This work is now complete.
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This work is now complete.
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This work is now complete.
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The waterslide elevator at Panorama Recreation Centre is back in service.
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All roads/parking lots in Regional Parks are now open. Please drive with caution as there is still the possibility of snow and ice in some areas.
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Road conditions have improved at the landfill.
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The facility is now open and regular operations have resumed.
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Scheduled blue box recycling will be collected for Thursday, January 16. Please put your recycling at the curb.
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Agenda items from today's cancelled meetings will be deferred to the next meeting or sent to the February 12, 2020 Regional Board meeting as required.
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The Core Area Wastewater Discharge notice for residents in areas of Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt and Oak Bay is no longer in effect.
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Matheson Lake trail and Matheson Creek Trail are now open.
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The work is complete.
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In consultation with Island Health, the boil water advisory has been lifted as of Saturday January 11, 2020.
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The work is completed.
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As of Jan 2, the advisory has been lifted at Beaver Lake. However, blue-green algae blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
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In consultation with Island Health, the boil water advisory has been lifted as of Dec 31, 2019.
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December 29th potential loss of service as emegency repairs made
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On Tuesday, December 10, 2019 between 8am and 8pm, water service will be interrupted in the Surfside Water Service Area.
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The Fall 2019 Water Main Flushing Program is complete.
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As of Dec 5, the advisory has been lifted at Thetis Lake. However, blue-green algae blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
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The work is now complete.
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The trail is open.
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Overnight single lane alternating traffic is no longer required.
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The work is complete.
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This work is now complete.
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Water sampling indicates enterococci levels are below the threshold. Advisory signs are being removed in consultation with Island Health.
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The washrooms on the main beach are open.
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The washrooms on the main beach are open
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Humpback parking lot and north of suspension bridge is open.
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Drones were operating in the area on Friday, October 11 from 9-10am for the purpose of mapping invasive aquatic plants in the lake system.
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Drones were operating in the area on Wednesday, October 9 from 12-5pm for the purpose of mapping invasive aquatic plants in the lake system.
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The trestle is now open.
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As of Oct 1, the advisory has been lifted for Prior Lake. However, blue-green algae blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
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A small section of Beach Trail temporarily closed Thurs., Sept. 26 from 8am-3:30pm.