PERIOD REPORT
DATE: September 28, 2026 Report No. EPW-26-012
TO: Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Joel Clary, Director of Engineering & Public Works
SUBJECT:TITLEEngineering & Public Works Departments - 2026 Second Period Report
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The following is a report on the activities pertaining to the Engineering & Public Works Departments from May 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.
I. DIVISION ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Sanitary Sewer
• 7 new service laterals installed this period (11 total for the year).
• 7 service laterals replaced (due to blockages) this period; compared with 5 in the same period of 2025 (17 total for the year; compared with 21 in 2025).
• Test and clear inspections as and when required.
• 2 new manhole installed this period (3 total for the year).
2. Pump Stations
• Crews have been carrying out routine maintenance activities.
• Annual pump maintenance/controls inspections of kiosks were completed in the second period.
• Program also includes coordinating similar activities for View Royal pump stations.
• 0 overflow events occurred in the second period (0 total for the year).
3. Storm Drains
• 8 new service laterals installed this period (12 total for the year).
• 1 service laterals replaced (due to blockages) this period; compared with 2 in the same period of 2025 (5 total for the year; compared with 8 in 2025).
• Test and clear inspections as and when required.
• 1 new manholes installed this period (1 total for the year).
• 4 catch basin replaced this period (5 total for the year).
• 1 new catch basins installed this period (1 total for the year).
4. Liquid Waste Management Plan
• Participated on the Esquimalt Liaison Committee with community group representatives and CRD staff regarding the Sewer Treatment Plant. There are now two meetings per year, along with two email updates by the CRD. The 2026 meetings are in March and September. CRD continues to receive and investigate odour complaints.
• CRD completing update to the I&I section of the Core Area Liquid Waste Management Plan with ongoing work by CRD continuing throughout 2026 and into 2027.
5. Roads
• Pothole repairs being carried out as required.
• Painting of curbs, driveway tips, crosswalks and stop bars continued in the second period.
• Centre line painting on roads occurred in the second period.
• Major repair/minor capital works to begin in the third period with several locations requiring repairs via asphalt removal and replacement.
• Approximately 129.78 tonnes of asphalt placed in the second period (264.38 tonnes total for the year).
6. Traffic Management
• Staff continue to action traffic signal and crosswalk maintenance that was identified in the 2025 maintenance inspections.
• Staff will explore opportunities in the third period of 2026 to update traffic signal timing at select locations.
• Traffic Calming implementation for 2026 started in the second period with the following projects in progress or completed:
• Speed Humps:
§ (4) Colville Road between Lampson and Carrie
§ (2) Carrie Street between Colville and Ellery
§ (2) Arm Street between Selkirk and Craigflower
• As a part of the lower posted speed limits, staff are reviewing the sizing, application and condition of traffic signage in the Township. Staff will look to reduce sign clutter where warranted.
7. Sidewalk Maintenance
• Carried out surface restoration for third parties.
• Approximately 46.2 cubic meters of concrete (includes curb and gutter and sidewalk panels) was placed in the second period (62.8 cubic meters total for the year).
• Approximately 53 linear meters was replaced in the second period (115 linear meters total for the year).
• Approximately 41 linear meters of new sidewalk installed in the second period (84 linear meters total for the year).
8. Sidewalk Ramps
• 2026 locations for annual accessibility improvements have been identified within the Esquimalt Road Phase 2 project. This includes upgraded ramps at the following intersections:
• Esquimalt Road and Constance Street
• Esquimalt Road and Sturdee Street
• Esquimalt Road and St Paul Place
9. Trip Hazards
• As per Council Policy PLAN-17 Sidewalk Maintenance, trip hazard inspection is scheduled for the southern section of the Township in 2026 as part of the 3-year review cycle.
• Work completed:
o 0 - No.1 trip hazards completed this period (31 for the year).
o 0 - No. 2 trip hazards completed this period (0 for the year).
o 0 - No. 3 trip hazards completed this period (0 for the year).
10. Bus Shelters
• Maintenance is ongoing, including refuse collection and graffiti removal.
• Graffiti removal continues at bus shelters, as resources allow.
• Bus shelter cleaning is ongoing.
11. Solid Waste Management
Garbage and Kitchen Scraps Collection
• Operations normal.
• Number of additional garbage and organics bins purchased to the end of period = 12 (total additional bins purchased since 2014 = 621).
• Tonnage of garbage waste stream collected for period = 400.02 (total for the year = 766.3).
• Tonnage of kitchen scraps stream collected for period = 162.14 (total for the year = 322.29).
• Tonnage for garbage and kitchen scraps streams for the year = 1088.29 (total for same period 2025 = 928.17).
• Garbage bins from initial 2014 program rollout are failing. 400 new waste bins were purchased in the second period.
Yard and Garden
• Usage of transfer station during period:
o Esquimalt residents = 6,314 (10,046 total for the year).
o View Royal residents = 5,832 (8,977 total for the year).
o Commercial = 16 (27 total for the year).
o Tonnage removed from site = 769.52 (1202.56 total for the year).
o Tonnage removed in 2025 second period = 726.05 (total for 2025 = 1,649.92).
o Contract ends at the end of the 2026 third period. Staff preparing Request for Proposal to be issued/awarded in third period.
Recycling
• Operations normal for second period.
• A new five-year recycling contract was established in the second period for all municipal facilities.
12. Fleet
• Operations normal.
• Pricing for EV charging infrastructure at the Public Works Yard obtained through a Request For Proposals (RFP) process in the second period but was overbudget. Staff to explore further design options in the third period of 2026.
• Vehicles to be purchased in third period 2026:
§ EV survey van
§ Concrete formwork trailer
• Procured vehicles in progress:
§ Garbage truck purchased in first period of 2025 and awaiting delivery in first period of 2027.
13. Work Orders
• Work orders for call outs and/or repairs at View Royal pump stations for the period = 5 (total for the year = 8).
• Work orders issued for asphalt/sidewalk repairs following work by other utilities for the period = 22 (total for the year = 28).
• Work orders issued for new sanitary and storm services to accommodate new development in the period = 4 (total for the year = 4).
• Work orders issued for new curb/gutter/sidewalk in preparation for new development in the period = 2 (total for the year = 4).
• Work orders issued to cap sanitary and storm services in preparation for new development in the period = 6 (total for the year = 7).
14. Public Works Calls For Service
• Number of Calls for Service assigned to Public Works this period = 431; compared with 584 in the same period of 2025 (total for 2026 = 840).
• Number of Calls for Service completed by Public Works this period =395; compared with 552 in the same period of 2025 (total for 2026 = 799).
15.00. Capital Projects
15.01. Bi-Annual Traffic Counts
• Bi-annual traffic counts at 33 historic locations to be completed in the third period of 2026.
15.02. Review of SCADA Upgrade System
• The Township relies on CRD’s SCADA system for sanitary sewer pump station monitoring. A review and formalized agreement with CRD on this system is required. Staff expect to meet with the CRD to discuss updating the SCADA system in 2026.
15.03. Coastal Infrastructure Management
• No actions completed in this period. A review on priority structures is expected in 2026.
15.04. Westbay Walkway Design
• The wooden structure is showing its age and requires increased maintenance.
• A structural assessment is expected to start in the third period of 2026 and continue into 2027.
15.05. Parking Study
• The Integrated Parking Management Plan was endorsed by Council in the first period of 2024. The corresponding Action Plan that provides priorities and impacts was endorsed by Council in the second period of 2024.
• A new Project Manager was hired in the second period of 2026. One of the projects they are starting on is the actions in the Parking Action Plan, particularly exploring transitioning Residential Parking to Permit Parking. A Project Charter for Council’s consideration is expected late 2026 to better define the scope of this work.
15.06. Street Light Replacement Program
• Staff work with a consultant to calculate required lighting levels when each light is installed. For 2026 the following upgrades have been identified for installation in the third period:
§ 35 standard LED replacements are expected
§ 32 ornamental LED replacements are expected
§ 7 new street light locations are being identified
• No new purple lights have been identified in the second period of 2026. Staff will complete a Township wide review in the third period of 2026 to identify any further deficient lights.
15.07. Active Transportation Network Plan Implementation
• Pedestrian Facilities:
§ Construction to establish a sidewalk connection between Lyall and Munro on Swinford Street, Heald Avenue and Kinver Street (ATNP Update - #1 Priority) is substantially completed.
§ Staff are completing conceptual designs and cost estimates for budget consideration for the following sidewalk projects
• Constance Avenue - East Side - Esquimalt Road to Astle
• Devonshire Road - South Side - Lampson to Fairview Road - Sidewalk
• Cycling Facilities:
§ Bike/Scooters traffic counts on Tillicum Rd south of Gorge Point Park are as follows:
• Second Period of 2025: 53,778; 94% bikes and 6% scooters.
• Second Period of 2026: 65,620; 94% bikes and 6% scooters.
§ Bike/Scooters Traffic counter was installed on Esquimalt Road at Dunsmuir in early March 2026.
• Second Period of 2026: 71,934; 94% bikes and 6% scooters.
§ Esquimalt Road Phase 2 - Joffre to Fraser, Admirals to Canteen - Active Transportation and Underground Infrastructure Upgrades
• Construction started in the second period and is anticipated to continue into the third period of 2026.
• Complete Street, Complete Intersections:
§ Devonshire/Fairview (ATNP Action 3D)
• A change in right of way to establish a four-way stop at this intersection is warranted, staff are working with Island Corridor Foundation to complete an at grade rail crossing review prior to implementation of the pavement marking. Staff anticipate the work be completed in the third period of 2026.
• Implementation procedures, coordination and communications will be in place prior to the change taking place.
• Lower Speeds (ATNP Action 3M):
§ Staff continue to monitor speeds within the Township and utilize the annual traffic calming budget to identify/implement temporary and permanent improvements.
15.08. ETAG (Esquimalt Together Against Graffiti)
• In coordination with VicPD, an ETAG kickoff event took place in the second period of 2025. Interested volunteers registered with Public Works and were provided paint kits to paint over graffiti.
• To date, two volunteers have formally registered with Public Works and four paint kits have been provided.
• Staff in coordination with VicPD have scheduled another ETAG event to occur in the third period of 2026.
• Public Works will continue to support ETAG, with support from VicPD.
• Public Works and Parks Departments continue to carry out work on the public realm as required.
15.09. Sewer and Drain Capital / I&I
• Uganda Pump Station Upgrades including pump, electrical and controller upgrades along with a backup generator were substantially completed in the second period.
• Work to repair the failed storm sewer main underneath the E&N Railway is well underway with a large portion of the works completed with the risk of flooding being mitigated with the new main in place. Coordination with the Esquimalt Graving Dock to complete the tie in and final restoration are underway and are expected to be complete in the early third period.
• A tender will be posted in the third period to replace the remaining sewer and drain mains on Gosper Crescent to address aging infrastructure and contamination levels at the adjacent outfall.
• A Request For Proposals (RFP) will be posted in the third period to hire a consultant to complete options analysis and detailed design for the next priority sanitary sewer projects identified in the asset management plan. The project will be phased and address priority main renewals, starting at the connection to the CRD trunk main at the intersection of Devonshire Road and Dominion Road and continuing to the pump station on Lampson Street beside Lampson Park.
15.10. Sewer Asset Management Plan
• In the first period of 2025, Council received the Sewer Asset Management Plan. Implementation of the plan to continue on an ongoing basis. Additional resources will be required to implement the plan and will be considered as part of the annual budget process, including consideration in the workforce planning.
15.11. Storm Asset Management Plan
• The Storm Sewer Asset Management Plant finished in the second period and was presented to Council on September 21, 2026. Implementation of the plan to continue on an ongoing basis. Additional resources will be required to implement the plan and will be considered as part of the annual budget process, including consideration in the workforce planning.
15.12. Facilities Asset Management Plan
• The Facilities Asset Management Plan was presented to Council in the second period of 2026. Implementation of the plan to continue on an ongoing basis. Additional resources will be required to implement the plan and will be considered as part of the annual budget process, including consideration in the workforce planning.
15.13. Pavement Condition Assessment & Management Plan
• The Pavement Management Plan was presented to Council in the first period of 2026 as part of the Capital Program Update. Implementation of the plan to continue on an ongoing basis. Additional resources will be required to implement the plan and will be considered as part of the annual budget process, including consideration in the workforce planning.
16.0 Traffic Orders
• Number of Traffic Orders issued this period = 2; compared with 25 in the same period in 2025 (total for 2026 = 4).
17.0. Development Applications
• Number of development applications for Engineering comments this period = 10; compared with 20 in the same period in 2025 (total in 2026 = 28). This number includes rezoning and subdivision applications.
• Number of building permit applications for Engineering comments this period = 20; compared with 26 in the same period in 2025 (total in 2026 = 45). This number includes demo permits.
II. COMMITTEES
• No Engineering staff is appointed to sit on any Council appointed committees.