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Oak Bay marina and its adjacent land and waters have long been a significant asset for Greater Victoria residents and visitors — the stunning views of Mount Baker, sunny pocket beaches, and the chance to walk its wharves, moor or launch boats, or enjoy the panoramic backdrop at the restaurant and café.
Online open houses are planned for Jan. 21 and 26, with the first round of consultation already underway at crd.bc.ca/oakbaylodge. Capital region residents can visit the site to review information, weigh in via an online feedback form and sign up for the open houses. Consultation will continue until Feb. 4, with a second round expected in the spring. “Working with the community to reimagine the future use of the property is a high-priority project for the region,” said Denise Blackwell, who chairs the board for the Capital Regional Hospital District, which is overseeing the planning and consultation process. Blackwell said the property will continue to be used for a health-care facility. “So for example we could have an urgent primary care centre on the main floor like we have out in Langford, or maybe a pharmacy, and then have care beds up above.”
Future use of the four-acre property now home to Oak Bay Lodge, which is expected to be demolished, is up for discussion at two virtual open houses this month. Built in 1970, the 235-bed facility. . .