Updates
OCP Update, Survey & SJNA Meeting
Join us in-person on May 13th at 7pm
SOUTH JUBILEE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (OCP) MEETING
Date: Monday, May 13, 2024
Time: 7-8:30pm
Location: In-Person at the Lai Brothers Lecture Theatre at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Room S169 by the main entrance.
Join the SJNA for a meeting to discuss our response to the City of Victoria Official Community Plan (OCP). A city planner will attend to answer questions.
SJNA will prepare a written response from the neighbourhood association on behalf of residents. Individual responses are also encouraged.
Read our May 2024 newsletter for more information.
**NEW** June 1st Ideas Workshop with City of Victoria
The City of Victoria is hosting an upcoming Ideas Workshop regarding the Official Community Plan update for the Fort Street, Jubilee and Oak Bay Avenue Area including Stadacona Village on June 1, 2024 at Central Middle School.
The Ideas Workshop will be a collaborative place-based planning session with the community to explore and brainstorm ideas for the future of building design, public spaces and community connection in the Jubilee, Fort Street and Oak Bay Avenue area. This workshop is open to anyone who lives, works, plays, or has a keen interest in the future of the area. This area is one of three areas for place-based planning as a part of the Official Community Plan update.
Ideas Workshop for JUBILEE, FORT STREET and OAK BAY AVE:
Saturday, Jun 1 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Central Middle School
Lunch and kids activities provided
Registration is required. Visit the City of Victoria’s Eventbrite page to register: Jubilee, Fort Street, Oak Bay Ave | Eventbrite www.eventbrite.ca/e/ideas-workshop-jubilee-fort-street-oak-bay-avenue-tickets-884353183177?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
OCP Update Survey
Visit engage.victoria.ca/ocp/ to learn about the Official Community Plan (OCP) Update, view the schedule of open houses and information sessions, and complete the survey.
South Jubilee Community Yard Sale
Saturday, July 27, 9:00am-1:00pm
April 28, 2024
Get ready for our summer Yard Sale Day! This exciting event is a great way to connect with your neighbours, enjoy a day of community spirit, and find some great deals!
This event is open to all residents of the neighbourhood.
If you’re interested in having your address listed on our map, please make sure to register between June 1 and July 15. The map will be available on our website on July 18th.
NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 15.
If you prefer to not have your address included on our map, there’s no need to register. You can still participate and take advantage of the crowds.
This event is taking place on the same date as the Oak Bay Garagellenium, which means there will be a lot of people out, bringing more traffic to your sale.
The sale is advertised to be from 9am to 1pm. All South Jubilee residents & community groups are encouraged to have their own garage sale at their residence.
April Newsletter
April 1, 2024
Happy Spring, South Jubilee! The April newsletter is now available here or in the Newsletter section.
Get Growing! Pick up on March 14
As part of the Get Growing, Victoria! program, leaf and bark mulch, compost produced at the City’s nursery in Beacon Hill Park will be available for South Jubilee residents.
Date: Thursday, March 14
Tme: After 3:00pm
Location: Bank Street School – 1625 Bank St. (corner of Leighton and Bank St)
Bring your own container and shovel. Please do not drive vehicles into the parking lot. This poses a risk to other residents picking up their growing materials.
Get Involved – Join the SJNA Board!
We would love to have you join the board and/or one of our active committees for Community Land Use Committee, Greening Committee, Festival Committee, Bank Street School Redevelopment Committee, as well as new committees we hope to start up to take on new projects. You can either email the board in advance to express your interest (board@southjubilee.ca) or simply participate in an upcoming meeting. Our neighbourhood association gets stronger with your involvement!
Thank you!
-Team SJNA
Join the City of Victoria Neighbourhoods team and community members to learn about the role of neighbourhood associations in our community and how you can get involved and make a difference in your neighbourhood.
Topics will also include the role of Community Association Land Use Committees (CALUCs) and community centres. Anyone with an interest in this topic is welcome to join in on this virtual lunch and learn.
Learn more and register online: Community Virtuals | Victoria
Construction Notice: Speed hump installation
Dec 30, 2022
This coming spring, the City of Victoria will install speed humps on three streets in the Jubilee neighbourhood to support the safety and comfort of all road users (see enclosed map). Traffic calming speed humps will be installed on the 1500 block of Bank and Fell Streets, bordering Sundance-Bank Elementary School. On Leighton Rd, between Bank and Fort St, new speed humps will be installed plus an existing speed hump will be updated to new speed hump specifications.
Work is expected to start in coming weeks and is weather dependent, which can affect project schedule and duration. Residents and commuters can expect some noise and odour from asphalt installation, temporary parking and traffic restrictions, machinery and safety equipment on the street.
All efforts will be made to minimize disruptions during construction while maintaining safety for workers, residents, and commuters. Pedestrian, bicycle and local vehicle access will be maintained while work is underway.
Reminder: Always be prepared to follow the direction of signs and crews around work sites.
December 11, 2022: This month, the City will be installing a new traffic diverter on Leighton Road at Amphion Street. Leighton Road is a designated Greenway and this traffic calming diverter will help reduce traffic volumes and support neighbourhood road safety by restricting through traffic at the intersection. The design accommodates emergency vehicles including ambulances and fire trucks.
This project responds to concerns raised by residents regarding non-local traffic bypassing the intersection of Foul Bay Road and Oak Bay Avenue. This option was confirmed after technical analysis and consultation with residents and the neighbourhood association as it best addresses excess volumes of non-local traffic. Earlier this year, speed humps were installed on Lee Avenue and Bourchier Street to further support neighbourhood traffic calming.
Construction impacts are expected to be minimal as crews will be installing pre-fabricated concrete islands and relocating existing planters to form the physical barrier. Using more temporary materials for the diverter allows us to evaluate its impact on traffic volumes and patterns before investing in a more permanent solution. Installing a purpose-built diverter, or other traffic calming solution, is currently being explored as part of future road rehabilitation on Amphion Street in 2024.
Pedestrian, bicycle and local vehicle access will be maintained while work is underway. Always be prepared to follow the direction of crews around active work sites.
Review all Land Use activity and updates on this section of our website.
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