This spring, Colwood Council will consider a proposal to construct an integrated, mixed-use, Professional Medical Centre on the city-owned property at Island Highway and Ocean Boulevard, which is currently used as a Park & Ride. Council is asking Colwood residents for input to assist them in weighing the pros and cons as they make their decision.

An open house is planned for Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 6-8pm at Colwood City Hall to give people the opportunity to learn more and share their thoughts. An online form will also be provided to encourage input.

Potential benefits

The City-owned property is centrally located on major roadways in Colwood, and has immense potential to revitalize the City's town centre with new services, retail, employment opportunities, community amenities and an increased tax base.

The proposal also aims to improve quality of life for Colwood residents by providing better access to health services. Many Colwood residents do not have a family physician, which means they face long waits at a clinic or hospital emergency room and experience a lack of continuity in their medical care. The applicant envisions an integrated centre that would attract doctors and bring together teams of family physicians, nurse practitioners, other health-care professionals and related retail services in this central location with excellent access to Victoria General Hospital.

Challenges with the Park & Ride

City staff are working with BC Transit and the Town of View Royal to identify additional Park & Ride sites, and to plan for rapid transit along the Island Highway. This is a priority as the City strives to improve pedestrian, cycling and transit options. Council must determine what is the highest and best use of this property in the City's town centre, and weigh it against opportunities for alternate Park & Ride locations. 

Decision making criteria

Council will consider multiple criteria when making a decision:

  • Community input
  • Research and data provided by staff, the business community, BC Transit and others
  • Quality of life for the greater community
  • Alignment with Colwood’s Official Community Plan and Strategic Goals
  • Financial considerations for Colwood taxpayers

Date(s)

Jan 31, 2018 - 06:00PM to 08:00PM

Location

Colwood City Hall
3300 Wishart Road, Colwood, BC
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