MattersPublic SafetyFirst seen Aug 18, 2025Last discussed Jan 12, 2026
West Shore RCMP expansion validation funding
ApprovedLangford 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.
Where it stands: Up to $540,000 approved for validation work Aug 18, 2025.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Dec 2, 2025
West Shore RCMP detachment expansion
The 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.
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).
Up to $540,000 approved for RCMP expansion validation work
Council approved up to $540,000 (Langford's 60% share) to fund the validation phase of the RCMP detachment expansion project.
Decision: Approved up to $540,000 (Langford's 60% share) for the RCMP validation phase.
Passed 7–0