Elk Lake Drive/Pat Bay Highway Watermain Replacement Project

Start Date: June 2026

Completion Date: December 31, 2026

What’s Happening?

The District of Saanich is undertaking utility upgrades on Elk Lake Drive between Marsett Place and the Beaver/Elk Lake Park entrance, crossing under the highway to the south end of Cherry Tree Bend. The scope of work includes the replacement of the existing watermain infrastructure. Service connections and fire hydrants will be replaced as well. The section of water main underneath the highway will be lined in place.

Why are we doing this?

The watermain in this area has suffered multiple breaks over the years. Repairs were attempted by Saanich Public Works crews, but it was determined that; replacement of the 300mm dia. ductile iron and asbestos cement watermain on Elk Lake Drive, lining of the 150mm dia. ductile iron crossing the Pat Bay Highway, and the replacement of the 300mm dia. galvanized on Cherry Tree Bend was needed.

The replacement of the watermain on Elk Lake Drive and Cherry Tree bend will be open cut and the Pat Bay replacement will be through pipe lining, which will not disrupt traffic patterns on the highway.

Construction Impacts:

During construction, work will take place between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm from Monday to Friday.

Vehicle access will be impacted by single lane alternating traffic and full closures depending on the work area. Some properties will have their driveway inaccessible for a short period of time. Saanich Public Works staff will notify residents of these occasions and try to accommodate any access concerns.

Traffic control personnel and signage will be in-place to help direct vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians through and around the work areas.

Phased disruption to services in the area will occur during construction. Saanich Public Works will notify residents a minimum of 24 hours prior to any disruption of services. Waste collection and recycling services will be maintained.

Project Timeline:

Construction is expected to begin in June 2026 and last until December 31 2026. This timeline is subject to change according to site specific conditions throughout construction.

Hello Saanich will be updated as the project progresses.