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$9.1 million-project will see major reconstruction of Sooke Road from Otter Point to Church roads Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror
Construction of the controversial Sooke roundabout will begin next week, says district officials. The District of Sooke is contributing $3.1 million for the roundabout, which fuses Sooke Road, Brownsey “This is a very Boulevard exciting moment and the Evergreen Cenhere in Sooke, and tre entrance what has been the into one loop, which combined efforts of is wide and council, staff and big enough to the community since accommodate anything from incorporation.” a loaded logging truck to – Mayor Maja Tait your grandpa’s Lincoln. But there’s more on Sooke’s infrastructure menu. The province takes care of the rest with an additional $6 million for a complete revamp of Sooke Road between Otter Point and Church roads. That includes new sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting, curbs, new shoulder bike lane and new bus shelters. All that in total, to the tune of $9.1 millionworth of work. $409,900 home on 2 acres Otter Point and Sooke Road will also · Great water supply gain an extra right turn lane along with a · Stroll to lake sidewalk – which right now is a daily frus· Carriage House allowed tration for many drivers who get backed up because they’re waiting for someone in Shelly@ShellyDavis.ca www.ShellyDavis.ca
front to turn right. But all that is about to change. “This is a very exciting moment here in Sooke, and what has been the combined efforts of council, staff and the community since incorporation,” said Mayor Maja Tait at the launch of the project Monday. “Creating a vibrant town centre that is welcome, accessible and safe for residents, visitors and future generations by car, bike, or on foot has been a priority spanning several councils.” Tait said the roundabout is being built without any extra taxpayer’s expense. “All this work will be achieved without any increase in municipal taxes,” she said. “This brings us to this moment where we break ground and realize Sooke’s awesome potential.” To reach that potential, however, it’ll take time, which is why Tait hopes Sooke residents and business owners will be patient throughout the duration of the construction, which is expected to finish this fall. The building contractor of the roundabout and the rest of project, Island Asphalt (also known as O.K Industries) will also be distributing roadworks signs around town, with notices for detours via Wadams Way. Despite the detours though, Mike Pearson, district engineer and operations manager for B.C. Transportation, said Highway 14 will remain open to traffic, with some single-lane closures from time to time. He added that crews will be working simultaneously on a variety of tasks, such #1 Real Estate Company in Canada Kevin Laird/Sooke News Mirror as hydro, roadworks, road having and grad- forSooke Mayor Maja Tait and Sales last 4 Consecutive YearsB.C. government representative Comox Valley MLA ing construction work. Don McRae with the ceremonial first dig at the location of the new roundabout on reporter@sookenewsmirror.com Sooke Road. Work on the project begins next week.
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