Royal Bay Development - City of Colwood
In 1995, the pit operators, Construction Aggregates Ltd., determined that the reserves in the pit would be diminished within a few years and with the encouragement of the City of Colwood, began a planning process for the ultimate redevelopment of their lands. 1st Team Consulting Ltd. was selected as the civil engineering consultant for the project and has worked consistently on the project to date, including several subdivision developments. The assignments included determining the ultimate grading of the site master planning for the major sewer, water and drainage utilities to serve the development and detailed site planning for the first phase of over 600 units and the second phase of over 1200 units.
- Largest planned development on Vancouver Island to achieve zoning and Official Community Plan amendments.
- Required working with approval authorities for major trunk sewer and watermain extensions.
- Developed unique road cross sections to compliment the planning principles and objectives and to create a more livable community.
- Determined appropriate grading to optimize gravel extraction and subdivision development.
- Implemented the proposed plans with ongoing detailed subdivision design.