Storm Water Management Upgrade Project at the NRC Dominion Astrophysical Observatory

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is proposing to upgrade the stormwater management along Observatory Road at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (DAO), located in Saanich, British Columbia.

Following multiple road wash outs, the NRC is planning upgrades to Observatory Road storm water management systems. The work will improve how rainfall and runoff are managed along the road, helping protect infrastructure and the surrounding environment from damage during heavy rainfall. The project will include installing and upgrading drainage systems, including ditches, culverts, and catch basins, repairing and improving road surfaces, curbs, and shoulders and enhancing natural drainage by directing runoff into grassed areas.

Latest update

June 12, 2026 – The authorities intend to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, the authorities are inviting public comments until July 12, 2026 that determination.

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Contacts

National Research Council of Canada
Email: NRC.ImpactAssessment-Evaluationdimpact.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Highways and Roads

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-06-12

  • Proponent

    National Research Council of Canada

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada
    • National Research Council of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90549

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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