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Pipeline move to boost parking off parkway Langford Lake access affected through the busy summer months Arnold Lim News staff
The City of Langford is relocating pipelines for parking. Relocation begins July 2 for a 200-metre underground stretch of a Fortis gas pipeline adjacent to Westhills Stadium’s turf field. The 10-inch natural gas pipe, servicing much of Greater Victoria, will be moved from the south side of Langford Parkway, to the north side of the road. “It is to create more parking and get the line out of the way so we can do things around it … We would have way more access in and out,” said Langford Coun. Matt Sahlstrom. “This will make it so much easier for people to enjoy the many, many amenities (of the parks).” The parking area would be used for people attending events at the two sports fields, Langford Lanes and City Centre Park, as well as those accessing Langford Lake. The construction will require closure of that section of Langford Parkway on predetermined days, with periodic lane closures in the area between July 2 and mid to late August. Langford director of engineering, Michelle Mahovlich, acknowledged the closures would inconvenience some residents. She said a number of factors precipitated choosing the summer months to do the work, including a lower water table that allows for easier removal of the pipeline. Decreased gas consumption in summer also allows for reduced service disruption for Fortis, which is sharing the cost evenly with the City of Langford. “We really encourage residents to go to the website and watch for traffic advisories,” Mahovlich said. “Best estimates (are) already online.” Safety will also be improved following construction. It was not properly ballasted when the pipeline was first installed and the north west side of the turf field is currently slumping.
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Hair today … (Above) Belle Stott, 9, holds up what remains of her long hair as stylist Leah Léger of Island Haircutting looks on. Belle had her hair cut off Wednesday in front of Langford city hall to donate to medical hairpiece provider Locks of Love. She had her remaining hair buzzed – raising $1,500 – as part of a Cops for Cancer fundraiser for West Shore RCMP Staff Sgt. Steve Wright, right, who had his mustache trimmed off. See related story page A11.
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