Current significant projects
Learn about ongoing major projects by various departments by clicking the links to find out more.
The pump station will be upgraded in late 2025-early 2026. Planned improvements include upgraded pumps, access hatches, controllers, and a backup generator.
The Township will be installing a new generator pad in the boulevard area near 308 Uganda Ave in fall 2025. This new generator will provide essential backup power to ensure the pump station can continue operating during power outages. Currently, the station has no backup system, which poses a risk of service interruptions or potential sewer overflows during an outage.
The generator itself may not be installed until 2026 due to budget constraints; however, the pad and electrical connections are being installed now to allow for a smooth installation once the equipment is procured.
To complete this work, one existing tree in the boulevard will need to be removed. Unfortunately, there is no suitable space nearby to replant a replacement tree, but the Township will plant a new tree elsewhere in Esquimalt.
New work is taking place on Esquimalt Road and nearby roadways:
- New curb, gutter, sidewalk and ramps at various intersections to improve accessibility and safety
- New continuous sidewalk and driveway style access across Macaulay Street at Esquimalt Road
- New protected uni-directional bike lanes from Lampson Street to Dominion Road
- Removal of on-street parking between Lampson Street to Dominion Road
- New Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) multi-use crosswalks at Macaulay Street, 848 Esquimalt and at Dunsmuir Road
- Traffic signal upgrades at Lampson Street and Head Street including new signal timing at Lampson Street and Esquimalt Road
- New protected bi-directional bike lane connector on Esquimalt Road from Dunsmuir to Dominion Road
- Lighting upgrades at select intersections
Selected areas identified in Active Transportation Network- Esquimalt Road Phase 2 are under construction (quick-build protected bike lanes between Joffre Street and Fraser Street). Expect more engagement on this phase in the fall, excluding Admirals Road to Fraser Street.
The Esquimalt Public Dock Analysis survey closed in 2025. The project is now in the costing phase where staff are looking at design options and the associated budgets.
The Esquimalt Public Safety Building is still on track to complete construction in early fall 2026.
The Police Service Model Transition project is in progress.
This report outlines several pay metrics including overtime pay and bonus pay.
