Phase I ESA: Helmcken Rd & Burnside Rd W, View Royal, BC

1986 aerial photograph of the Site and surrounding area

Photograph Reference: FF 8606 70 Photograph Year: 1986 Interpreted by: SH Reviewed by: DC

For ease of reference the Site has been outlined in red.

The Site: Observations were similar to 1980.

The Surrounding Area: Helmcken Rd had been extended to the east, cutting off Holland Ave. The barn to the east had been removed to allow the road expansion.

1997 aerial photograph of the Site and surrounding area

Photograph Reference: 15 BCB 97005 14 Photograph Year: 1997 Interpreted by: SH Reviewed by: DC

For ease of reference the Site has been outlined in red.

The Site: Observations were similar to 1986.

The Surrounding Area: Observations were similar to 1986.

2005 aerial photograph of the Site and surrounding area

Photograph Reference: ME 05 439C 0093 Photograph Year: 2005 Interpreted by: SH Reviewed by: DC

For ease of reference the Site has been outlined in red.

The Site: On the northwest quarter of the Site, stockpiles of soil were visible. To the south of the stockpiles there was an new paved pad which was consistent with a plant nursery. Bounding the garden boxes was a new paved or graveled parking area in the center of the Site. There was a stockpile of debris in the center of the Site on the new parking lot.

The Surrounding Area: The property to the west had been redeveloped to a high density residential development.

2010 aerial photograph of the Site and surrounding area

Photograph Reference: Google Earth Photograph Year: 2010 Interpreted by: SH Reviewed by: DC

For ease of reference the Site has been outlined in red.

The Site: The plant nursery was removed and a geo-synthetic lined fabric pad remained.

The Surrounding Area: to the south of Helmcken single family residential homes had been demolished and were being redeveloped.

2014 aerial photograph of the Site and surrounding area

Photograph Reference: Google Earth Photograph Year: 2014 Interpreted by: SH Reviewed by: DC

For ease of reference the Site has been outlined in red.

The Site: Observations were similar to 2010.

The Surrounding Area: To the west a large commercial development was under construction.

2017 aerial photograph of the Site and surrounding area

Photograph Reference: Google Earth Photograph Year: 2017 Interpreted by: SH Reviewed by: DC

For ease of reference the Site has been outlined in red.

The Site: Observations were similar to 2014.

The Surrounding Area: The commercial development to the west was complete.