Waterfront Improvement Plan

The City of Colwood is excited to be creating a Waterfront Improvement Plan which will provide the community with a master plan for this vital area and guide Council decision-making for the next 10 years.

The plan will outline how a multi-use pathway could connect the Lagoon Beach from the Lagoon Bridge to Royal Beach and inform future detailed design and construction of new waterfront landscaping, features and amenities, such as seating, signage, lighting and washrooms.

Planning will be informed by existing policies (including the Official Community Plan and Parks and Recreation Master Plan) as well as public and stakeholder input. The final plan will identify options for specific public realm improvements within the study area to enhance the character and recreational utility of the waterfront while protecting the highly sensitive wildlife habitat and archeological resources.

Background Details

Review the information boards with details about the project, the shoreline, key considerations, community concerns, key directions and creating an exceptional waterfront. View the full pdf.

Sneak Peek: Preliminary concepts for a multi-use trail along the Colwood waterfront

Preliminary concepts have not yet been presented to Colwood Council but will be presented to the Colwood Waterfront Committee on June 24.

Council's input at their regular meeting on July 12 may result in adjustments to these concepts, followed by comprehensive engagement where you will be encouraged to provide input and share your thoughts.

Click the links to see early sketches outlining high level concepts for a multi-use trail, cultural amenities and ecosystem restoration along the Colwood waterfront between the Lagoon Bridge and Royal Beach in Colwood.

1. Elevated Pathway: Multi-Use pathway along Perimeter Park from the south end of Ocean Boulevard to the Royal Beach property.
2. Lower Milburn area: Landscaped, winding, shared 'Woonerf' design along the south tail end of Ocean Boulevard
3. South Beach: Viewing and gathering places at Lagoon Road and Ocean Boulevard
4. Pithouse Park: Foot bridge from Ocean Boulevard to Pit House Park natural areas and gathering places
5. Riflery Berm Crossing: midway along Ocean Boulevard trail and activity node options
6. North Beach Concept A, Concept B and Concept C: Three concepts for multi-use trail and vehicle flow