Bayview Hills remains planned as an approximately 28–30-lot hillside neighbourhood, but it will not be built all at once. Instead, the project will be delivered in 3–4 carefully staged phases, each introducing roughly 5–12 lots, so that servicing, environmental protection and neighbourhood fit can be fully worked through at every step.

We are now moving into the final round of approvals for the first phase, which consists of five freehold parcels fronting Priestland Road, together with a shared sanitary/STEP system and related upgrades. Over the past few years we’ve invested significant time and resources into independent studies, remediation plans, and technical reviews to make sure the land is brought fully into compliance before any future neighbourhood moves ahead. Most of the historical environmental and planning concerns with SCRD have now been resolved; our current focus is on fine-tuning the Priestland Road design with MoTI so that it functions as a calm, low-speed residential road rather than a high-speed through road.

The updates below summarize this ongoing work and will be refreshed as new milestones are reached.

Stewardship & Community

From day one, our intention with Bayview Hills has been simple: create a low-density hillside neighbourhood that sits lightly on the land and fits the character of Halfmoon Bay.

A key part of that approach is to organise the neighbourhood around Kitchin Creek and its riparian corridor. The creek and its Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) are being protected as a permanent green spine, with a new park and trail system layered adjacent to provide a large green space corridor.

The dedicated park along Kitchin Creek will start as a slender green corridor near Priestland Road and gradually open out into a larger natural area where the creek bends and the terrain is steeper. This wider park protects the most sensitive and hardest-to-access slopes and avoids the need for long panhandle driveways, while creating space for walking routes that link the green space corridor to:

  • The existing SCRD lagoon trail system and paths towards Coopers Green Park
  • The extensive forest and trail network immediately east and uphill of the site.

Along the outer edge of the SPEA on both sides of the creek, we will install an aesthetically-pleasing, approximately 3-foot-tall wooden split-rail fenceing. The idea is to clearly mark and protect the riparian area without blocking views or creating a harsh barrier. Inside the SPEA, native planting and restoration will improve long-term habitat and stability along the creek.

Inheriting a complex site

After acquiring the property, we learned that some historic works in and around the creek and forested areas had been carried out before our ownership and had not been reviewed or permitted to today’s standards.

As the current landowner, we have taken responsibility for understanding those legacy issues and working with regulators and professionals to address them. This has included:

  • Detailed riparian and slope assessments for Kitchin Creek and the lagoon;
  • Tree inventories and stump mapping that document historic logging by previous owners
  • Tree Cutting Permit (TCP) applications, including retroactive permits, combined with a formal restoration plan and SPEA boundaries on both sides of the creek.

Environmental review and remediation

Since 2021 we have:

  • Engaged independent Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEPs) to assess streams, riparian areas and forest cover on the site and establish a Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) on both creek banks.
  • Developed and begun implementing a riparian restoration plan, including native planting within the SPEA and an aesthetically-pleasing wooden split-rail fence (approx. 3 feet tall) along the outer edge to clearly mark the protected area;
  • Obtained Tree Cutting Permits (including retroactive permits for historic removals prior to our ownership) and committed to replacement planting and long-term protection of the creek corridor;
  • Commissioned updated engineering and planning work to ensure that future road, drainage and servicing concepts respect creeks, slopes and sensitive areas;
  • Coordinated closely with the Sunshine Coast Regional District and other agencies to bring the property into alignment with current environmental and development requirements.

This work required us to pause marketing and focus on getting the fundamentals right before any new neighbourhood takes shape.

Street design & safety

Priestland Road was originally treated by MOTI as a through road with a 50 km/h design speed. Bayview Hills is now working closely with MoTI to reset that assumption and design the frontage as a low-volume local street with a target speed of 30 km/h, more in keeping with a quiet residential neighbourhood.

The current concept for the Priestland frontage includes:

  • A MoTI-standard turnaround for maintenance and emergency vehicles;
  • A paved, low-speed road profile;
  • A pedestrian walkway on the west (lagoon) side of Priestland Road;
  • Painted pedestrian crossings at key locations so people can safely cross Priestland between the homes on the uphill side and the scenic pedestrian trail on the lagoon side.

The intent is to create a street that feels safe and comfortable for walking, driving or biking that naturally keeps vehicle speeds low, consistent with best practices for residential “safer, slower streets.”

Working with neighbours and regulators

We understand that Bayview Hills is highly visible in the community and that people care deeply about the local environment. Our goal is to:

  • Listen to feedback from neighbours and community groups;
  • Provide regulators with complete, up-to-date technical information;
  • Adjust our plans where needed so that any future development reflects both community values and modern standards;
  • Work collaboratively with MoTI and SCRD on details such as the 30 km/h Priestland Road design, the pedestrian walkway and crossings, and the shape of the creek-side park and trail connections so that the end result fits the scale and character of beautiful Halfmoon Bay.

Looking ahead

Bayview Hills is being designed and built in phases, rather than as one large subdivision. Internally, we anticipate 3–4 phases, each with approximately 5–12 parcels and a mix of freehold and bare-land-strata lots. The first stage focuses on five freehold parcels along Priestland Road, together with a shared STEP sanitary system and creek-side park. Later stages will follow only once approvals and servicing are in place and lessons from earlier stages have been applied.

Bayview Hills is not currently being marketed or sold. Our priority is to complete the final round of approvals with MoTI and SCRD so that,  when the project proceeds, it does so as a fully compliant, environmentally respectful neighbourhood that the community can live beside with confidence. Any future sales will be conducted under a new Disclosure Statement filed in accordance with REDMA.