What's Happening In Sooke

Lots of new projects on the go in Sooke. Here is a list of some of the projects you should be aware of. The most obvious of course is the Prestige Hotel. Concrete work continues on the convention floor and underground parking and it won't be to long before they start framing the upper floors. Next up is the Rise. This townhouse project has completed the first phase and is now moving onto the next section. This project is just off Maple Ave. Be awared that the driveway to this site is quite narrow and parking is very limited. We will have to keep an eye on the hydrant at the top of the road as it is easily blocked by construction crews. Demoliton work is completed on a site on Maple Ave. near West Coast Road as another townhouse project gets underway. Off the end of Caldwell, road construction is almost done in preperation for new lots to be sold in the area. Tominnie Road continues to see construction traffic as homes are built along this street. Another subdivision of about 12 lots is now proposed at the end of this road. Working hydrants and paved roads are now found in the townhouse development adjacent to Sooke Harbour Marina. Access is off Whiffin Spit Road. A new trail to the waterfront can be found at the end of Wright Road that meets up with the waterfront walkway along the above noted development. Mariners has applied for a development permit for the first building in this massive development. A five story condominium with underground parking will be the first structure on this big site across from Church Road. Land clearing is already underway. Lots are for sale in the Erinan Development off West Coast Road. Look for construction to begin soon on houses in this area. If you haven't been through this subdivsion its worth a drive as the views are phenomonal. Some other big projects that will be undertaken by the District of Sooke are also moving ahead. Look for work on the public boat launch next to the Prestige to begin soon. It is also expected that an RFP will be going out soon for design work on the first phase of the new connector road through Sooke. Phase 1 is the section from Phillips Road to Charters Road aligning with Throup. It is hoped that construction can start later this year. Oh and don't forget that Sooke Road is going to be upgraded this year. Likely in the summer, resurfacing and shoulder work will take place from Charters all the way to Langford. Most of the work will be done at night. Thats it for now. No wonder Sooke is the second fastest growing community in BC. Does anyone know which city is #1 in growth?