Eaglehurst
The Opportunity
Eaglehurst Developments consolidated six large, rural lots and subdivided them into a 101-lot residential development in the District of North Saanich with a goal to provide an environmentally sustainable and aesthetically pleasing development.
Challenges of the project included constructing the subdivision in one of Vancouver Island’s coldest and wettest winters in recent history, and working in and around an active eagle nesting area.
The Approach
Westbrook Consulting provided design, tender and construction services, as well as contract administration for both phases of the project.
The wet weather resulted in necessary constant monitoring and maintenance of the erosion and sediment control measures to minimize the impact on the adjacent Reay Creek. Frequent monitoring of the eagle nest was required to ensure the construction activity did not have any negative impacts.
The Result
The project incorporated Low Impact Development (LID) elements, such as roadside rain gardens, a vegetated stream channel, and the construction of three stormwater treatment ponds within a municipal park.
Phase 1 of the project was completed in December of 2016, and Phase 2 was completed in June of 2017. It was noted that the resident eagle pair had several eaglets that reached maturity and left the nest.
At Westbrook, we pride ourselves on delivering quality service that provides peace of mind for our clients…