Cypress Land Services Inc., on behalf of Telus Communications Inc., is seeking council support for a 42-metre telecommunications monopole tower and equipment shelter at 5010 Santa Clara Avenue, Saanich. Council’s decision on May 4, 2026, will determine whether Saanich conveys concurrence to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), which holds the final authority over the installation.
Five letters of public comment were received, raising concerns about health and safety, property value impacts, and visual intrusion. The Saanich News reported in August 2025 that Telus had initiated the public consultation process required by ISED and the District for the 42-metre structure (saanichnews.com). The correspondence themes are typical for tower applications in established residential areas and are unlikely to shift council’s technical assessment, though they may produce conditions around landscaping or screening if support is granted.
If council supports the application, the file moves to ISED for a final determination, which can take three to six months. An ISED approval would trigger a building permit submission for the tower foundation and shelter, with construction likely in late 2026 or early 2027.
A development permit application has been submitted by Cypress Land Services Inc. on behalf of Telus Communications Inc. for the property at 5010 Santa Clara Avenue in Saanich. The proposal will be considered at a meeting on May 4, 2026. No decision outcome is available at this time.