District of Oak Bay and Oak Bay Marine Group Sign Five-Year Lease for Oak Bay Marina

The District of Oak Bay and Oak Bay Marine Group (OBMG) have signed a five-year lease (2023-27) for operation of the Oak Bay Marina. The District of Oak Bay’s current lease with OBMG expires at the end of 2022.

The five-year lease will allow for continued marina services at the site while also providing time for fulsome discussion of longer term uses, with the aim of creating a lasting positive community legacy and nurturing a successful, long-term working relationship with neighbouring First Nations in the spirit and intent of Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation.

“I am pleased that Oak Bay Marine Group has agreed to provide valued marina services to the community over the next five years and welcome them as marina operators” says Mayor Kevin Murdoch. “I look forward to working with the next Council, neighbouring First Nations, and the community to collaboratively explore and advance longer-term approaches to the site.”

“As we celebrate our 60 years being part of the Oak Bay community, we are pleased to have a new agreement with the District of Oak Bay”, says Oak Bay Marine Group CEO Brook Castelsky. Those interested are invited to visit www.oakbay.ca/marina-lease-negotiations for related information, including a copy of the signed lease.

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Kevin Murdoch
Mayor
(250) 896-4983
mayor@oakbay.ca