MattersPublic SafetyBylaw No. 4692; Bylaw No. 4693First seen Dec 1, 2025Last discussed Jan 12, 2026
West Shore RCMP detachment expansion
ApprovedThe West Shore RCMP detachment is planned for expansion, with regional bylaws establishing the service and authorizing borrowing for the project. The matter concerns municipal consent to the regional funding and service arrangements; no project cost is provided.
Where it stands: Municipal consent given for the regional bylaws Dec 2, 2025.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Apr 15, 2024
RCMP facilities expansion advisory contract
Colliers was awarded an advisory services contract for the RCMP facilities expansion project. The contract supports work on expanding police facilities, which serve the community’s policing needs.
Aug 18, 2025
West Shore RCMP expansion validation funding
Langford approved up to $540,000 for its 60% share of further planning and validation for the West Shore RCMP detachment expansion at 698 Atkins Avenue. This advances work toward a final project decision within the $103-million budget; it is not an increase to that budget.
Jan 13, 2026
West Shore RCMP facility expansion
The project would replace the West Shore RCMP detachment's 1966 building and connect a new multi-storey facility with the 1999 building, creating about 82,000 square feet of space. The expansion is planned to serve regional growth over 25 years, with a base construction estimate of $87.5 million and borrowing of up to $103 million sought by the municipal owners.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Presenters provided an information package about the West Shore RCMP building validation work (IPD team members present).
Municipal consent given for RCMP expansion bylaws
Council consented to the CRD adopting Bylaw No. 4692 (service establishing) and Bylaw No. 4693 (loan authorization) for the West Shore RCMP Detachment Expansion.
Decision: Allowed the CRD to adopt bylaws 4692 and 4693 for West Shore RCMP expansion.
Passed 6–0