REGIONAL PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION

DISCUSSION

• CRD grant application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – Green Infrastructure – CleanBC Communities Fund for a regional public electric vehicle (EV) charging network project.
• Covers the installation of Level 2 (240 volt) EV charging stations on both CRD and municipal land, with City of Victoria and Malahat Nation seeking Level 3 DC fast chargers
• No required financial contribution from the Town - CRD has pledged to cover the grant’s requirement for a 26.67% contribution (cover incidentals such as power supply, line painting and signage)
• If the grant is approved, there will be a discussion at another time on whether the CRD or the Town will own and operate the charging stations.
• This would support the electrification of transportation, one of the key “Big Moves” in the Community Climate Action Strategy.

Preliminary Locations

1. Town-owned parking lot for overflow from Thetis Lake (80 Atkins Road)
2. View Royal Park parking lot (1300 Pheasant Lane)

These met the siting criteria for locating charging stations include the following:

• Dedicated parking stall
• Publicly accessible 24 hours a day
• In a safe location
• Walkable to amenities
• Close to community hubs, recreation sites, workplaces, and higher density residential areas
• Visible to motorists and pedestrians
• Electricity must be available to the site
• Hospital and school properties are excluded