link to the Report from the Housing Task Force.
Here is a link to a pdf of the Housing Task Force Report that will be going to council on March 19.
Saanich Emergency Program Educational Opportunities
See below for the schedule for the Saanich Emergency Program’s upcoming virtual educational opportunities.
Virtual Emergency Preparedness Presentations: Tuesday, April 27 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, May 25 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, June 15 –...
e-Bulletin #7 - Survey and Information in Punjabi & Chinese
e-Bulletin #7 - Survey and Information in Punjabi & Chinese Public feedback is now open for the proposed Resilient Saanich vision, principles, goals and objectives. Now on the website are documents in Punjabi and Chinese, including: the FAQ handout, proposal...
Newsletter
Newsletter January 2021
Though we may not be seeing you in person, we are still here. Though the GHRA board has not been able to meet together for some months, we continue to have meetings by Zoom, and to address issues of importance to you and to all...
Environmental concerns
Gordon Head Residents’ Association
Environmental Concerns
Dear Mayor and Council,
The Gordon Head Residents’ Association board (GHRA) would like to draw your
attention to what we believe is accelerating environmental degradation in our...
1708 Barrie Road
1708 Barrie Road: Gordon Head Residents Association (GHRA) Response to Referral on Revised Application
We acknowledge Saanich Planning’s response of December 11, 2020 to our questions on the revised application to rezone and subdivide 1708 Barrie, to...
Meliva Lane
March 12th, 2020
To: Saanich Planning Department
Re: Gordon Head Residents’ Association (GHRA) Response to Referral Application SUB00680, REZ00653, 1565 Mileva Lane
The GHRA does not support this application to rezone 1565 Mileva Lane...
Barbara Tabata
We are saddened to announce the passing of Barbara Tabata.
As a Board member on the Gordon Head Residents’ Association for more than 20 years, Barbara was a pillar of the Association. She tirelessly served the community with passion, knowledge, dedication...
Crosswalk improvements
Saanich is planning improvements to Crosswalks in our area.
1. Torquay at Longacre - Construction is planned for this month
2. Kenmore at Columbia - Construcation is slated for January
Both projects are designed to meet the reccomendations...
COVID 19 Testing
Island Health has opened a new COVID-19 testing site at the University of Victoria. People with cold, flu or COVID-19-like symptoms can now book an appointment to get a test at the UVic campus in parking lot 10, off Gordon Head Road via West Campus Way (access...
University Heiights Redevelopment On Hold
October 7, 2020
Wesbild Statement Regarding The Future Of University Heights
Wesbild can confirm that it has placed the $230-million University Heights project on pause as it attempts to address an impasse with an existing tenant.
After years...
Update on University Heights
A supplemental report from the Director of Planning for the Rezoning and Development Permit Amendment Application will be considered by Saanich Council at a Special Committee of the Whole meeting, to be held on Monday, September 28, 2020, in Council Chambers,...
University Heights Response from the GHRA
University Heights Renewal Project GHRA Response to SaanichSaturday, August 1, 2020 12:41 PM
University Heights Renewal Project GHRA Response to Saanich February -- 2020
Attention: Gina Lyons, Area Planner
This referral response...
Garden Suites
The Latest on Garden Suites
Saanich Council has passed the Bylaw changes to allow and to regulate Garden Suites..
Information on Garden suites can be found on the Saanich Website:
https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/community/community-planning/policy-initiatives/garden-suite-study....
New Proposal for Gordon Head Road at Feltham
New Proposal for Gordon Head Road at Feltham
Description: To rezone from RS-10 (Single Family Dwelling) to a New Comprehensive Zone to construct a 77 unit mixed-use 4-storey building and 23 3-Storey Town house units.
This is our response...
Public Hearings
Public Hearings
Developments that require rezoning or changes to bylaws are required to go to a Public Hearing where Council can hear input from residents. At this time, the municipality is not holding meetings where the public may attend. We anticipate...