Neighbourhood kids of all ages have been enjoying Haro Woods – but have the woods enjoyed them? Are they really enjoying nature? Do they need to bike in the woods? The kids love to dig: I see them daily on their bikes, with shovels hanging out of their backpacks, kids from elementary and middle schools… Continue reading Kids, Bikes, and Dirt
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Update on Haro Woods
Some time ago, CBRA Chair Eric Dahli wrote to Saanich about the status and plans for the planned attenuation tank in Haro Woods. Saanich Planning replied on August 6, and forwarded the following questions to the CRD to reply directly to us: What is the closing date for the tank design? What are the timelines for… Continue reading Update on Haro Woods
Small community sewage
Dear Board,Below is a letter for your review. I quite often receive emails like the following from residents.I believe you should be aware that members in the community do not trust the intentions of the board in supporting decisions made by Council regarding Haro Woods.I am forwarding this one on for your review as a… Continue reading Small community sewage
“Future development” of Haro Woods?
CBRA Chair Eric Dahli attended last night’s Saanich Council Meeting. He writes: [A]lthough there was nothing specific on the agenda concerning our area, the 2013 Annual Report was on the agenda “for Council consideration”, In the back of the report on page 109, Section F4, “Sustain community infrastructure”, there was a reference to the future development… Continue reading “Future development” of Haro Woods?
Board meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 7pm
On the agenda (times approximate): 7:00pm: Call to order and signing of Code of Conduct 7:05pm: Presentation by Elizabeth Borek re: Gyro Park 7:10pm: Questions/discussion re: Gyro Park presentation 7:25pm: Presentation by Deborah Dickson re: Haro Woods 7:30pm: Questions/discussion re: Haro Woods presentation 7:45pm: Approval of May board meeting minutes 7:50pm: Treasurer’s Report 7:55pm: Membership automatic subscription option (reduced cost as incentive?); Appointments of… Continue reading Board meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 7pm
Work on Haro Woods Attenuation Tank in coming weeks
Seaterra advise us that additional geotechnical work will be taking place for the Arbutus Attenuation Tank in Haro Wood in the coming weeks: On Monday, April 7, a back-hoe will be used to clear some shrub to create safe and accessible work areas for the drilling crew. The Rotary drill crew will be on site… Continue reading Work on Haro Woods Attenuation Tank in coming weeks
Work on Haro Woods Attenuation Tank in coming weeks
Seaterra advise us that additional geotechnical work will be taking place for the Arbutus Attenuation Tank in Haro Wood in the coming weeks: On Monday, April 7, a back-hoe will be used to clear some shrub to create safe and accessible work areas for the drilling crew. The Rotary drill crew will be on site… Continue reading Work on Haro Woods Attenuation Tank in coming weeks
Haro Woods Attenuation Tank design work begins
Seaterra advises: On November 22, 2013 the Seaterra Commission approved the award of a contract for the design of the Arbutus Road Attenuation Tank. Design work will now commence with survey work, environmental assessment, arborist/tree assessment, and geotechnical work. Geotechnical work is straight-forward and will be completed in about 3 days. It involves using a small drill… Continue reading Haro Woods Attenuation Tank design work begins
Haro Woods Attenuation Tank design work begins
Seaterra advises: On November 22, 2013 the Seaterra Commission approved the award of a contract for the design of the Arbutus Road Attenuation Tank. Design work will now commence with survey work, environmental assessment, arborist/tree assessment, and geotechnical work. Geotechnical work is straight-forward and will be completed in about 3 days. It involves using a small drill… Continue reading Haro Woods Attenuation Tank design work begins
Public Hearing on rezoning of Haro Woods – July 23
THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SAANICH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING BYLAWS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING for the purpose of a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the SAANICH MUNICIPAL HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7, on TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013 at 7:30 pm, to… Continue reading Public Hearing on rezoning of Haro Woods – July 23