The development of the Trio Gravel Pit at Cordova Bay is still in the planning stage. Aragon has been working to bring a new design forward which will address the feed back we received during the last rezoning application, as well as the feedback we have heard from the community since then. Updates will be posted to this website to keep the community informed. If you have feedback or would like further inform

Aragon makes an application to deposit fill at the North end of the Cordova Bay site. As part of the Esquimalt Town Square (ETS) Project, in which Aragon is building a mixed use project complete with a Library which will be completed for the township. The fill excavated from one level of underground parking at the ETS project is proposed to be transported to Cordova Bay and placed at the North End of the old Trio Gravel Pit. The fill is proposed to be moved to a location which where it will sit below the original grade of the site, prior to the gravel mining. This fill is not intended to be… Read More

Aragon makes an application to deposit fill at the North end of the Cordova Bay site. As part of the Esquimalt Town Square (ETS) Project, in which Aragon is building a mixed use project complete with a Library which will be completed for the township. The fill excavated from one level of underground parking at the ETS project is proposed to be transported to Cordova Bay and placed at the North End of the old Trio Gravel Pit. The fill is proposed to be moved to a location which where it will sit below the original grade of the site, prior to the gravel mining. This fill is not intended to be connected to any development proposal at Cordova Bay. Read Less

Aragon held a meeting between members of the Cordova Bay Community Association to discuss the relocation of the Cordova Bay Badminton Club into the proposed development. The Geotechincal Engineers presented new data from recent soil testing which outlined the locations where it is difficult to build density due to poor soil conditions. Preliminary ideas about a location for the badminton club were proposed and there was an informed discussion regarding where buildings might be placed in the future development. During the meeting it was discussed that in order to provide space for the badmi… Read More

Aragon held a meeting between members of the Cordova Bay Community Association to discuss the relocation of the Cordova Bay Badminton Club into the proposed development. The Geotechincal Engineers presented new data from recent soil testing which outlined the locations where it is difficult to build density due to poor soil conditions. Preliminary ideas about a location for the badminton club were proposed and there was an informed discussion regarding where buildings might be placed in the future development. During the meeting it was discussed that in order to provide space for the badminton club the units displaced would likely be relocated to a taller building. Read Less

Community meeting held and further comments taken to revise concept plan.

“FOURTH CONCEPT PLAN” The master site plan design revisions include (but is not limited to): Density reduced from 330 to 309 homes Reduction of 6 storey building to 4 storey at the Cordova Bay Road entrance Elimination of the Cordova Bay townhouses and replacement with two single family lots Revised and up-dated Traffic Study to address the neighbourhood concerns

District of Saanich has requested elimination of the seven residential units fronting onto Cordova Bay Road in the West side of the site, along with a reduction in the number of units in the North side of the site to bring the density closer to +300 homes.

“THIRD CONCEPT PLAN” Aragon presents revised master site plan to District of Saanich/Planning Department and CBA. The revised site plan has been reduced from a unit count of 385 to 330 homes

THE “SECOND CONCEPT PLAN” Based on comments received from the neighbourhood and other public input, the First Concept Plan was revised to address these concerns and a revised plan was prepared. Aragon submits the Preliminary Rezoning Application to the District of Saanich. The revised zoning application addressed public concerns and revised density to 385 homes.

Aragon presented the First Concept Plan to the Neighbourhood and the public. Further ideas incorporated into design process for future plans.

Solicited community member’s ideas. Over 100 people were in attendance leaving their comments on the development design. The following five principles were taken from the February 21 meeting and applied to the design of the master plan community: A diversity of housing form is essential for community building and affordability Connectivity and open space are central requirements Moderate density and height are supportable if we respect views and good planning The plan must add to neighbourhood amenity and fit the community Commercial uses should build on the success of Mattick’s Farm

District of Saanich reviews submission and presents further concerns and requirements to Aragon.

Mining and production stops at the Trio Lands Gravel Pit.

The original gravel pit mining begins