BREAKING NEWS
Next Garden Work Party
Sunday Oct, 16th 1-3 pm
Come and join us as we prepare the garden for winter. Bring gloves and clippers if you would like to help.
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Harriet Road closure
MVCCA received a letter from District of Saanich, Transportation & Development Division
It reads in part:
"The Administrative Traffic Committee (ATC) recommended that in conjunction with the new turn lane at Carey Road the existing right turn access to and from Trans-Canada Hwy (Douglas St.) at Harriet Road be closed to all vehicle traffic on a trial basis. This location has a higher than normal rate of accidents due to its proximity to the Galloping Goose trail and the closure of this access will significantly improve the safety of trail users. The closure will also reduce the amount of commuter traffic using the local roads in this area
This trial closure will take place on October 6th 2016 ... Saanich and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be monitoring the closure over the next six (6) months to evaluate its effect on traffic patterns in the area"
With respect to requests to address traffic concerns it has been recommended that concerns be sent to Engineering@saanich.ca as this site is monitored daily and then forwarded to the appropriate engineering section to review and response.
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What: Saanich Emergency Program Volunteer Information Session
When: September 29th 7:00pm
Where: Saanich Commonwealth Place
Who: Anyone interested in volunteering with the Saanich Emergency Social Services or Emergency Communication groups
More information: http://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/community/emergency-program/volunteer-services.html
Thank you in advance,
Chad Pacholik
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New technology to study traffic
A drone vehicle can provide traffic and street use information by either stationary, time lapse photography
or video. The residents of Arlene Place illustrate their traffic problem with this YouTube video:
Arlene Place traffic problem
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Good news
Do to the efforts of community members and with the help of the mayor and council we understand The Heights building will be installing additional silencers on the roof top units this summer.
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Gaming facility in Saanich
July 8th - BCLC announced that the City of Victoria is the preferred host local government for a potential gambling facility. At this time, will not proceed with a gaming facility in the District of Saanich.
For more information see: BCLC
The Mt. View Colquitz Community Assoc. will take a ‘wait and see’ approach toward any gaming facility within the Saanich Core area. We will study any proposal with particular reference to its impact on the immediate neighbours. We hope that the topic of gaming facilities will be incorporated into the Uptown-Douglas corridor study process, currently being conducted, in order to more accurately assess public opinion. We have been told that a decision on which city will chosen for a gaming facility will be made by the end of the summer.
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Community Plant Exchange
Sat. May 7th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Mount View Park (entrance at 100 Cadillac Ave.)
It was a fine afternoon for us to try out our new sun shelter and share our cuttings and extra perennials with our neighbours. We had a wide variety of plants including: native strawberries, herbs, trees and some sunflowers that sprouted in the Mt. View Community Garden. Thank you to everyone for your participation.
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Galloping Goose - Carey Road Connection
"The Galloping Goose Carey Road Connection Project is included in the 2016 Transportation Capital Budget and consists of the construction of a 4.0m wide asphalt multi-use pathway at accessible grades, 2.5m wide wheelchair accessible ramp, a new concrete bus stop pad and an on-road southbound bike lane. Upgrades to the existing multi-use pathway connecting Carey Rd and Galloping Goose Regional Trail were raised as part of the development process for the Uptown Shopping Centre. This pathway will improve walking and cycling conditions in the area by providing safe accessibility for all pathway users between Uptown, Carey Road and the Galloping Goose. The District of Saanich have been working with CRD Parks and Uptown (funding partners for this project) in developing a concept for multi-use pathway upgrades".
More info at: http://www.saanich.ca/services/engineering/projects/
Next Garden Work Party
Sunday Oct, 16th 1-3 pm
Come and join us as we prepare the garden for winter. Bring gloves and clippers if you would like to help.
********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
Harriet Road closure
MVCCA received a letter from District of Saanich, Transportation & Development Division
It reads in part:
"The Administrative Traffic Committee (ATC) recommended that in conjunction with the new turn lane at Carey Road the existing right turn access to and from Trans-Canada Hwy (Douglas St.) at Harriet Road be closed to all vehicle traffic on a trial basis. This location has a higher than normal rate of accidents due to its proximity to the Galloping Goose trail and the closure of this access will significantly improve the safety of trail users. The closure will also reduce the amount of commuter traffic using the local roads in this area
This trial closure will take place on October 6th 2016 ... Saanich and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be monitoring the closure over the next six (6) months to evaluate its effect on traffic patterns in the area"
With respect to requests to address traffic concerns it has been recommended that concerns be sent to Engineering@saanich.ca as this site is monitored daily and then forwarded to the appropriate engineering section to review and response.
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What: Saanich Emergency Program Volunteer Information Session
When: September 29th 7:00pm
Where: Saanich Commonwealth Place
Who: Anyone interested in volunteering with the Saanich Emergency Social Services or Emergency Communication groups
More information: http://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/community/emergency-program/volunteer-services.html
Thank you in advance,
Chad Pacholik
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New technology to study traffic
A drone vehicle can provide traffic and street use information by either stationary, time lapse photography
or video. The residents of Arlene Place illustrate their traffic problem with this YouTube video:
Arlene Place traffic problem
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Good news
Do to the efforts of community members and with the help of the mayor and council we understand The Heights building will be installing additional silencers on the roof top units this summer.
***************************************************************************************************************************************
Gaming facility in Saanich
July 8th - BCLC announced that the City of Victoria is the preferred host local government for a potential gambling facility. At this time, will not proceed with a gaming facility in the District of Saanich.
For more information see: BCLC
The Mt. View Colquitz Community Assoc. will take a ‘wait and see’ approach toward any gaming facility within the Saanich Core area. We will study any proposal with particular reference to its impact on the immediate neighbours. We hope that the topic of gaming facilities will be incorporated into the Uptown-Douglas corridor study process, currently being conducted, in order to more accurately assess public opinion. We have been told that a decision on which city will chosen for a gaming facility will be made by the end of the summer.
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Community Plant Exchange
Sat. May 7th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Mount View Park (entrance at 100 Cadillac Ave.)
It was a fine afternoon for us to try out our new sun shelter and share our cuttings and extra perennials with our neighbours. We had a wide variety of plants including: native strawberries, herbs, trees and some sunflowers that sprouted in the Mt. View Community Garden. Thank you to everyone for your participation.
*****************************************************************************************************************
Galloping Goose - Carey Road Connection
"The Galloping Goose Carey Road Connection Project is included in the 2016 Transportation Capital Budget and consists of the construction of a 4.0m wide asphalt multi-use pathway at accessible grades, 2.5m wide wheelchair accessible ramp, a new concrete bus stop pad and an on-road southbound bike lane. Upgrades to the existing multi-use pathway connecting Carey Rd and Galloping Goose Regional Trail were raised as part of the development process for the Uptown Shopping Centre. This pathway will improve walking and cycling conditions in the area by providing safe accessibility for all pathway users between Uptown, Carey Road and the Galloping Goose. The District of Saanich have been working with CRD Parks and Uptown (funding partners for this project) in developing a concept for multi-use pathway upgrades".
More info at: http://www.saanich.ca/services/engineering/projects/
MVCCA Annual General Meeting
Shari Holmes-Saltzman (Saanich Planning Dep't) spoke at our AGM on March 17th. Saanich has begun a two year study of the local area plan for the Uptown - Douglas Corridor area. This review will include: land use, transportation, housing, beautification, traffic, environment and social policy. She presented an overview of the community consultation process and answered questions on planning issues.
This was also the election of half of our executive positions. The MVCCA hopes to including more community members in our association. We encourage individuals to become more involved by helping out with time-limited projects.
For more information see:
http://www.saanich.ca/business/actionplan/uptowndouglas.html
Appointments to Saanich Committees
Positions are available on District of Saanich Committees. These committees are chaired by Council Members and report to and advise Council. Information and applications available:
go to Getting Involved
Call 250-475-1775 or email ClerkSec@saanich.ca for further information.
