A letter from Saanich Parks, as shared with the CBRA: Dear Cadboro Bay Residents’ Association, A lot has happened in Haro Woods since Saanich Parks concluded public consultation and finalized its Management Plan in 2018 (you can view the plan, and a record of all meetings and public input, at saanich.ca/parks). Passive activities such as… Continue reading Haro Woods Updates
From The Wastewater Treatment Project Team of the Capital Regional District:We wanted to update you on some work that is taking place as part of the Wastewater Treatment Project’s Arbutus Attenuation Tank.During the week of July 6, Saanich will be installing water service which will require single lane alternating traffic on Arbutus Road near the entrance… Continue reading Arbutus Road: alternating traffic for two weeks, starting July 6
From the CRD:Construction of the Arbutus Attenuation Tank requires temporary bypass pumping overnight. This work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, November 19 and is anticipated to be complete by the end of the week.What to expect:A temporary bypass pumping system has been installed next to the site.Noise associated with construction will be ongoing overnight. Diesel-powered… Continue reading Arbutus Attenuation Tank: Overnight Bypass Pumping
Gary Darrah, Manager, Park Planning, Design and Development, District of Saanich, writes: The District of Saanich has agreed to license a one acre portion of land from BC Hydro for the development of a youth bike skills park.The youth bike skills park will offer elements designed to promote adventure, assist in youth health and development and increase physical… Continue reading Saanich leases land for new youth bike skills park
From Kevin Simpson, RFT, MEM |Environmental, First Nations and Regulatory ManagerWastewater Treatment Project, Capital Regional District: The CRD has just received a Tree Cutting Permit from the District of Saanich authorizing tree removals at our site in Haro Woods.[…] The footprint has been made slightly smaller, as Saanich staff wanted to maintain a visual buffer… Continue reading Clearing work for Haro Woods attenuation tank begins Feb 25
From: Deborah Dickson To: Eric Dahli, Chair, CBRA: Hi Eric,I can’t express how grateful I am so grateful for the CBRA’s support. Thank-you seems pale to what I am feeling now but Thank-you Eric. It has been quite a journey in the community’s efforts to save Haro Woods. It now seems a real possibility.All my… Continue reading Re: Haro Woods
From David Minty of Friends of Haro Woods: In keeping with our forest monitoring duties for the Haro Woods I have an update as of Saturday November 3.A group of approximately 7 people – including Rebecca Mersereau and Shawn Newby – did a walk about today to check out the state of the forest with regards to… Continue reading Update on Haro Woods bike jumps
Rick Hatch, Assistant Supervisor of the Parks Natural Areas Section at Saanich Parks and Recreation Department, reports: Hi Everyone,I surveyed the CRD construction site for native plants yesterday. There are a decent amount of Sword fern that can be salvaged; we’ve had good success with relocating Sword ferns on our many Douglas Creek restoration sites. I… Continue reading Haro Woods CRD construction site: native plants assessment
The Friends of the Haro Woods have been active lately trying to bring attention to the damage that on going construction of illegal bike jumps have caused to the forest and suggesting possible ways of restoring that damage. The forest monitors who work in liaison with the CBRA and Saanichdo systematic walks throughout the park and… Continue reading Haro Woods: Update
David Minty of the Friends of Haro Woods reports: Just wanted to let you know that I verified on Saturday that 3 jumps or ramps were removed from the UVic/Saanich border area of the Haro Woods. It seems to be a contentious area, as the bikers like the large drop off there for their jumps. On… Continue reading Update on bike jumps in Haro Woods
