Current Information

IHIP Road Construction Update

Please be advised that Don Mann Excavating Ltd. is continuing with construction activities on the Town of View Royal’s Island Highway Improvement Project (IHIP), along Island Highway between View Royal Avenue and the E&N Rail Trestle.

EXPECT ALTERNATING SINGLE-LANE TRAFFIC:

· 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, continuing this week.
· There is no road work scheduled for BC Day Long Weekend:

o Friday, July 30th to Monday, August 2nd, inclusive.

· 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday, August 3rd to Friday, August 6th:

o Intermittent rock blasting activities may require full road closures of up to 10 minutes maximum – please use alternate route.

A 30 km/hr construction zone speed limit is in effect and will be enforced. Please use caution when driving through the site, and traffic personnel are to be obeyed (and respected) at all times. Offenders will be reported to RCMP.

For further information, please look for the IHIP website on www.viewroyal.ca. If there are any questions, please leave a message on the IHIP InfoLine at (250) 708-2258, or send an email to ihip@viewroyal.ca.

Date Posted:  Jul 29, 2010

Lawn and Garden Waste Curbside Collection in August

This summer, the Town will be collecting lawn and garden waste (grass, leaves, flowers, shrub clippings, weeds and small branches) from the curbside of residential homes on the following dates:

For those residents who get their weekly garbage picked up on TUESDAYS, your lawn and garden waste pick-up day will be SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2010.

For those residents who get their weekly garbage picked up on WEDNESDAYS, your lawn and garden waste pick-up day will be SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010.

For those residents who get their weekly garbage picked up on THURSDAYS, your lawn and garden waste pick-up day will be SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010.

For those residents who get their weekly garbage picked up on FRIDAYS, your lawn and garden waste pick-up day will be SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010.

If participation levels are such that your lawn and garden waste is not collected on the Saturday designated for your collection area, please leave it out for collection on the following day (Sunday).

THE PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW ARE:

All items are to be placed at the end of your driveway at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the day of your collection. We will accept these items only:

GRASS, LEAVES, FLOWERS, SHRUB CLIPPINGS AND WEEDS: These are to be put into clear plastic garbage bags, and weigh no more than 35 pounds each. Please shake off any extra soil attached to flowers and weeds to reduce the weight. NOTE: Invasive and noxious weeds, such as Scotch Broom, English Ivy, and Himalayan Blackberry, are not allowed in this collection service. They are allowed in Hartland Landfill and can be included in your weekly garbage.

BRANCHES: Branches are to be no longer than 3 feet in length, no more than 3 inches in diameter, and are to be bundled and then tied with string in bundles that weigh no more than 35 pounds each.

Each residence is allowed 5 of the above items in total. If you would like to put out more than this, you can purchase Extra Bag Decals for $3.00 each per bag or bundle, which are available at the Town Hall. IF YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN WASTE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE, IT WILL NOT BE PICKED UP. This service does not include composted food materials, and please note that this service applies only to those residences that are part of the Town’s Residential Garbage and Household Food Waste Collection Program.

NOTE: Private strata roads cannot accommodate the size of the lawn and garden waste collection truck. Residents on these roads need to place their lawn and garden waste at the edge of the main road into the strata.

Remember also that the Canteen Composting Facility in Esquimalt is available to View Royal residents free of charge at the gate. Please call the facility at (250) 386-3343 for operating hours, location, and materials allowed, or drop into the Town Hall for an informational brochure.

Date Posted:  Jul 24, 2010

IHIP Traffic Update for Week of July 26

Please be advised that Don Mann Excavating Ltd. is continuing with construction activities on the Town of View Royal’s Island Highway Improvement Project (IHIP), along Island Highway between at View Royal Avenue and the E&N Rail Trestle.

It is anticipated that alternating single-lane traffic will be in effect:

· 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday, July 26th to Thursday, July 29th.
· Intermittent rock blasting activities will require full road closures of up to 10 minutes maximum – please use alternate route.

There is no road work scheduled for BC Day Long Weekend:

· Friday, July 30th to Monday, August 2nd, inclusive.

A 30 km/hr construction zone speed limit is in effect and will be enforced. Please use caution when driving through the site, and obey (and respect) traffic control personnel at all times. Offenders will be reported to RCMP.

For further information, please look for the IHIP website on www.viewroyal.ca. If there are any questions or concerns, please leave a message on the IHIP InfoLine at 250-708-2258, or send an email to ihip@viewroyal.ca.

Date Posted:  Jul 23, 2010

Traffic Advisory for Island Highway Improvement Project (IHIP)

Don Mann Excavation Ltd. has commenced construction activities on the Town of View Royal's IHIP project between the Four Mile Pub and the E&N Rail Trestle. Please be advised of the following fraffic pattern changes:

It is anticipated that alternating single-lane traffic will be in effect beginning:

- 7AM to 3PM Monday, July 19th onwards until further notice.

A 30 km/hr construction zone speed limit is in effect and will be enforced.

Please phone the IHIP InfoLine at 250-708-2258 or send an email to ihip@viewroyal.ca if there are any questions, concerns, or you require further information.



Thank you for your patience.

Date Posted:  Jul 16, 2010

Hot Day? Thinking of the Lake?

With summer weather upon us, many thoughts turn to sandy beaches, shady trails, and cool water to swim in. One of the most popular places to find these things resides in View Royal at Thetis Lake Regional Park. If you are thinking of paying a visit to this park, there are some things you may want to know about parking:

1. Pay parking is in effect from May 1 to September 30 and is $2 per day or $15 for the season.

2. Should the parking lot be full when you arrive, there is an overflow lot loated at Atkins Road and Six Mile Road.

3. If you want to save on gas money and avoid the possibility of both parking lots being full (which happens often in summer weather) you can bicycle, walk, or take the bus. Contact BC Transit for schedule information at phone number 250-385-2551 or check out details online at www.bctransit.com.

4. Please be aware that parking enforcement is in effect and cars in contravention of the parking rules will be towed at the owner's expense.

If you have any question please contact the Town Hall at the below information.

Date Posted:  Jul 15, 2010

Helmcken Road Closure and Reception Centre

NOTE: THE INCIDENT REQUIRING THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF HELMCKEN ROAD AND THE OPENING OF THE RECEPTION CENTRE HAS NOW ENDED (SEE ORIGINAL MESSAGE BELOW POSTED EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON)

Please be advised that Helmcken Road in the Town of View Royal is closed between Parkcrest Drive and Vickery Road due to a police incident.

For those residents that have been displaced by this incident, the Town of View Royal has set up a reception centre at the View Royal Community Hall which is located at 279 Island Highway, on the corner of Beaumont Avenue and Island Highway (across from the View Royal Fire Hall).

Date Posted:  Jul 13, 2010

Traffic Advisory for Island Highway Improvement Project (IHIP)

PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES:

Please be advised that Don Mann Excavation Ltd. has commenced construction activities on the Town of View Royal’s Island Highway Improvement Project (IHIP), between the Four Mile Restaurant and the E&N Rail Trestle, today and will continue for the rest of the week until further notice.

It is anticipated that alternating single-lane traffic will be in effect:

· 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday, July 13th
· 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Wednesday, July 14th until further notice

A 30 km/hr construction zone speed limit is in effect and will be enforced.

Please phone the IHIP InfoLine at (250) 708-2258 or send an email to ihip@viewroyal.ca if there are any questions, concerns, or you require further information.

Date Posted:  Jul 12, 2010

Island Highway Improvement Project (IHIP) Traffic Update

Construction for IHIP is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 12, 2010.

Traffic disruptions:
- Alternating single lane in front of the 4-Mile Pub
- Lane closures will start at 9:00am
- Closures expected to last intermittently until Friday, July 16, 2010

Lane closures will be implemented for safety precautions due to tree-falling activities.

Note: Traffic disruption time is subject to change.

Please check www.viewroyal.ca for further updates, or phone 250-708-2258 for recorded updates.

Date Posted:  Jul 8, 2010

2010 Annual Report

Annual Report

Date Posted:  Jul 7, 2010

Council adopts new Tree Protection Bylaw

At the Council meeting held on July 6, 2010, Council adopted Tree Protection Bylaw No. 695, 2009. Please find the new bylaw attached.

Date Posted:  Jul 7, 2010

July Monthly Update Now Available!

- To access this update and all previous updates, select Documents from the Inside Town Hall drop-down menu and on the page you are taken to select Monthly Update.

To view this month's update click on the document below or go to the above mentioned page.

Date Posted:  Jul 5, 2010

The Island Highway Improvement Project (IHIP) Begins!

Construction is set to begin on IHIP.

For more information please click on the link below.

Date Posted:  Jul 2, 2010

Claiming Your Home Owner Grant Online

Don't forget, you can now claim your Home Owner Grant through this website!

Click on the Online Services link in the upper right-hand corner of this page to access this feature.

Note: When entering your Roll Number in this application please exclude the 401 portion of this number.

Date Posted:  Jul 2, 2010

View Royal Park Plan

Look over the proposed View Royal Park Plan

Date Posted:  Jun 30, 2010

Show and Tell Evening for Invasive Species

Local plant expert Fred Hook will lead a “show and tell” evening about alien non-native plants that are invading the region. Learn how to identify some new invasive plants, how they are impacting natural areas and shores around the region, and get tips on safe and effective removal techniques.

Please click on the attached document for more informaiton.

Date Posted:  Jun 28, 2010

Property Tax Rate Sheet

This document contains information relating to the 2010 property tax levy.

Date Posted:  Jun 15, 2010

Property Tax Prepayment Plan for 2011

New for the 2011 tax year is the Property Tax Prepayment Plan. See the document for information.

Date Posted:  Jun 15, 2010

Property Tax Payment Options

The Town has a variety of payment options available to property owners. See attached document for more information.

Date Posted:  Jun 15, 2010

Esquimalt Harbour International Fleet Review Traffic Scheme

To accommodate the various activities and volume of vessel traffic moving through the Harbour at this time, there is a traffic scheme in place from June 9th to 14th.

For more information on this please click on the attached document.

Date Posted:  Jun 8, 2010

All Saints Anglican Church Service of Closing

The parish of All Saints Anglican Church, View Royal will disestablish/close on Wednesday, June 30th.

To mark this, the parish will hold a Service of Closing Evensong on Sunday, June 27th, you are invited to this closing service.

For more information please click on the link below.

Date Posted:  Jun 8, 2010

Navy Centennial, Celebrate a Century of History!

Our Navy is celebrating this historic event with many different celebrations throughout the 2010 summer.

For more information click on the link below.

Date Posted:  Jun 8, 2010

Te'mexw Treaty Negotiations Public Information Meeting

The Te'mexw Treaty Association (which includes the Songhees First Nation) and the governments of Canada and British Columbia are negotiating a treaty under the BC treaty process. You are invited to meet provincial and First Nations treaty negotiators and learn about the negotiations on Monday, June 7, 2010 between 5 and 7 p.m. at View Royal Town Hall (45 View Royal Avenue).

Date Posted:  Jun 7, 2010

June Monthly Update Now Available!

To access this update and all previous updates, select Documents from the Inside Town Hall drop-down menu and on the page you are taken to select Monthly Update.

To view this month's update click on the document below or go to the above mentioned page.

Date Posted:  Jun 1, 2010

2010 OCP Draft Open House

See the attached flyer to find out more about the open house for the Draft Official Community Plan

Date Posted:  May 21, 2010

View Royal Garden Club Newsletter

The View Royal Garden Club newsletter contains a cornucopia of information on local events and gardening information.

To have a look at this document please click on the link below.

Date Posted:  May 18, 2010

Attention Rose Lovers!

The View Royal Garden Club will be having its annual Rose Show on June 19th, 2010. For further information please click the attached document.

Date Posted:  May 18, 2010

Spaying Neutering Your Pet

There are more and more stray cats born in the Victoria area largely due to domestic cats that are abandoned, have run away, or simply been allowed out regularly.

Help reduce the stray and abandoned cat population - please spay or neuter your pet.

Date Posted:  May 17, 2010

May monthly update now available

To access this update and all previous updates, select Documents from the Inside Town Hall drop-down menu and on the page you are taken to select Monthly Update. To view this month's update click on the document below or go to the above mentioned page.

Date Posted:  May 14, 2010

CRD Regional Parks Strategic Plan in the Works

CRD Regional Parks is preparing a new Strategic Plan to provide management guidelines for policy, fiscal, strategic and administrative decisions over the next ten years.

Community dialogues have been scheduled throughout the region for the month of May, please click on the attached document for a complete schedule.

Date Posted:  May 3, 2010

Olympic Torch Relay

The Town of View Royal will welcome the Olympic Torch Relay from approximately 12:00 noon to 12:45 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009. For a detailed map of the route, please see the document attached to this notice.

The Town encourages residents and businesses to celebrate by watching the Torch Runner go by and wearing red and white - the Canadian flag colours.

Due to traffic impacts which will accompany the Relay, residents and businesses are encouraged to avoid driving in this area between the hours of 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. The roads along the route will not be completely closed during this time, but will be subject to a rolling (temporary) road closure moving westward along Island Highway (towards Colwood) and then northward on Helmcken Road (towards the hospital) as the Torch Relay convoy passes through. Significant traffic delays will likely result.

Also, please join us at Helmcken Centennial Park immediately following the Relay for refreshments and a special performance by Holly Arntzen and the Dream Band featuring a choir composed of students from the two elementary schools in View Royal as well as appearances by former Olympians. This event will run from approximately 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Please drop by the Town Hall for a complementary handheld Olympic flag! (45 View Royal Avenue.

Date Posted:  Oct 28, 2009

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