The Capital Regional District (CRD) has just announced that they have purchased the former Royal Oak Golf Course for $8.5 million.
The land they have newly acquired is a 27 acre parcel of land located between Elk/Beaver Lake and Commonwealth Recreation Centre within the District of Saanich.
The land will likely be an adjacent extension of the existing Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park which the CRD oversees.
“Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park is one of the most beloved and popular parks in the region and provides a much-needed near-urban natural recreation space for CRD residents and visitors alike,” said Colin Plant, CRD Board Chair.
“Acquiring a parcel of this size adjacent to such a popular park is extremely welcome news and creates new opportunities to protect valuable green space and explore future potential uses for the land.”
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The CRD says that the land shows potential for ecological restoration and a critical habitat zone for a local species of barn owl.
Plans are underway to restore this land so it could support a wider diversity of species.
Because the land is located within the traditional territories of local First Nations, the CRD is in discussions with several local First Nations leaders on what the best future of this property could look like.
The public will also have a chance to have their voices heard eventually, as the CRD plans to engage with CRD residents on what they want to see the park look like.
The CRD has provided a regional parks service since 1966 and oversees 33 regional parks.
