Vancouver Island South Network Presents: The District of Saanich Fire Station #2 Redevelopment

The District of Saanich is a municipality whose critical infrastructure is not unlike many other similar public organizations with aging assets. While services continue to be delivered through several buildings that are 30 to 60 years in age, the District is aware of the long-term serviceability requirements making investment urgent to manage the ever-increasing service delivery risk. The District’s #2 Firehall is a perfect case study on to how to develop a business case, inform and engage the community and to facilitate a conversation on the merits of investing in mass timber with a long-term view.

Learning Objectives: 
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe how good design benefits the public. 
  Describe the importance of thorough documentation. 
  Describe the benefits of long-term discussion. 
  Articulate the evolution of the conversation about wood.