Woodlands Park Environmental Assessment & Partial Closure of Hockley Road

There has been some misinformation circulating regarding potential contamination at Woodlands Park which the City wishes to clarify for residents.

To ensure the safety and integrity of the site, prior to the purchase, the City commissioned a comprehensive Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment in 2024. The results of this independent study are clear:

• Only one marginal area of concern was identified, related to a former oil tank on one of the pads.
• This area was classified as not high-risk according to provincial environmental protocols.
• The level of contamination found is below upper cap concentrations for regulatory reporting.
• No other environmental concerns were found on the property.
• The costs to remediate the area of concern is estimated to be between $6000-$12,000.

Hockley Road Partial Closure
With respect to the formal steps taken to close a portion of Hockley Road, this was an administrative action to officially close a roadway. The Transportation Master Plan has confirmed this road is not needed as part of the future road network. This step formalizes the existing situation.

The City of Langford remains dedicated to the responsible management and transformation of Woodlands Park. We look forward to creating a vibrant urban oasis for the community, and we appreciate your support and engagement throughout this process.