MattersPublic SafetyFirst seen Jan 12, 2026
West Shore RCMP facility expansion
ApprovedThe 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.
Where it stands: Proceeding to design and construction approved Jan 13, 2026.
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.
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.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Validation report endorsed and facility project advanced to design and construction
Council endorsed the Validation Report and approved proceeding to design and construction of the West Shore RCMP facility using the IPD delivery model.
Discussion
Council received the IPD team's validation report and discussed structural/seismic design implications, contingency and procurement approach, operational continuity during construction, potential for future electrified fleet infrastructure, and questions on funding (possible DCC by CRD). Public raised ergonomics and storage concerns. Council endorsed proceeding; one councillor expressed urban design reservations later in debate but the motion carried.
Decision: Approved proceeding to design and construction of the West Shore RCMP facility.
Passed 6–0
Documents
Presenters provided an information package about the West Shore RCMP building validation work (IPD team members present).