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MattersParks & RecreationBylaw No. 2246First seen Dec 1, 2025Last discussed May 19, 2026

Aldwynd Road closure

Adopted

About 0.13 hectares of Aldwynd Road is being closed to traffic and removed from highway status so the land can be added to Veterans Memorial Park. The closure supports a park expansion that will nearly double its size; existing utilities will remain in place.

Where it stands: Road closure bylaw adopted May 19, 2026.

Governing bylawNo. 2246

Road Closure Bylaw No. 2246, 2026, (a portion of Aldwynd Road)

A 0.130 ha (13,993.08 ft2) portion of Aldwynd Road identified as “Closed Road” is authorized to be closed to traffic and removed from public highway status. The closure takes effect when the Road Closure Plan and other required documents are deposited in the Victoria Land Title Office.

Key rules and full textOfficial PDF

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Dec 2, 2025

    Veterans Memorial Park expansion

    The project would expand Veterans Memorial Park. Staff were directed to include it in the 2026 capital budget and proceed with tendering, but the available materials give no details about the expansion or its cost.

  2. Jul 20, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026

    Park dedication

    Nine City-owned parcels, including McCallum Road Greenspace, Sarah Beckett Memorial Playground and lands for Veterans Memorial Park, are designated as parkland. The designation protects these places for natural areas and park use, while adding expanded Veterans Memorial Park lands to the City’s maintenance contract.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. May 19, 2026· Council

    Aldwynd Road closure bylaw adopted

    Council adopted Road Closure Bylaw No. 2246 (portion of Aldwynd Road).

    Discussion

    Council adopted the road closure bylaw; staff noted site renderings and that construction had started under permit and closure could be imminent.

    Decision: Adopted the road closure for a portion of Aldwynd Road.

    Adopted 5–0

    Documents

  2. April 7, 2026· Council

    Three readings given; staff directed to notify on road closure

    Council gave first, second and third readings to Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2237 and to Road Closure Bylaw No. 2246 (portion of Aldwynd Road) and instructed staff to proceed with notification for the road closure.

    Discussion

    Council discussed community concerns about traffic, sidewalks and parking around Fairway Avenue and the park. Staff clarified that some adjacent parcels require additional surveying and that parking for the expanded park will include a new lot behind the chamber building (~22–24 spaces). Road closure will maintain emergency access and is expected to be implemented with appropriate ballards/gating.

    Decision: Gave first, second and third readings to Aldwynd Road closure bylaw; directed staff to notify.

    Passed 7–0

    Decision: Gave first, second and third readings to the park dedication bylaw.

    Passed 7–0

    Decision: Extended the meeting to 10:15 pm.

    Passed

    Documents

  3. April 7, 2026·Public comment
    • Deborah Peterson (Fairway Avenue)Mixed · Aldwynd Road closure
      Supports the park and Aldwynd Road closure but requests sidewalks, resident and park parking, and traffic calming on Fairway Avenue.
    • A residentConcerned · Construction hours and accessibility
      Questions how expanded construction hours fit permit rules and requests clearer complaint procedures, while objecting to added walking burdens for seniors and people with accessibility needs.
  4. December 1, 2025·Public comment
    • Anne Laman (Langford)Concerned · Veterans Park expansion
      Urges council to assess widening Fairway Avenue before closing Aldwyn Road, citing diverted neighborhood traffic, heavy truck use, and the road’s narrow width.