Community Environmental Consultation: November 2007

On February 13, work crews began clearing most of the forest in the path of the interchange. Click on images for a closer view.

Many people feel strongly about this interchange project. We are still receiving public comments and opinions about the decision-making process, public consultation, democratic values, environmental issues, and heritage conservation. Please add your voice now. Click the comment link below, or email open.consultation@gmail.com.

Langford Lake Cave as it appeared on Saturday, Feb 16 2008. The cave now has several tons of boulders piled on top of the rebar around the entrance.

Aerial view of the proposed interchange route, with Langford Lake Cave and Spencer's Pond highlighted.

Design of the new highway interchange. Update: Digital images of the construction project are now available on the City of Langford's website. View the PDF document here.

The Garry Oaks

Once covering large areas of southern Vancouver Island, Garry Oak meadows now suffer losses every year from development and invasive plants like Scotch broom and English ivy. The meadows and bluffs where the oaks live have a park-like atmosphere, with a profusion of wildflowers like camas and lilies blooming in the spring and early summer. These trees occur only on the southern island and a few places on the mainland, and several local societies are dedicated to protecting and restoring the Garry Oak meadows. The meadow in the path of the interchange is described by one expert as one of the best on Vancouver Island, because it is flourishing and growing.

Community Environmental Consultation

Interchange construction begins

Public Opinion Report Now Available

The Cave

Should Langford Cave be protected?

The Pond

Should Spencer's Pond be protected?

The Garry Oaks

Should the Garry Oak meadow be protected?

The Wildlife

Should this wildlife be protected?

The Interchange

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