The morning of July 8th, Oak Bay Public Works received a call from Oak Bay Fire Department to assist with a fuel spill in Bowker Creek. Staff from Public Works attended Bowker Creek at Bee St. with absorbent booms and pads. These were also added at various locations in the creek in Oak Bay’s boundaries, the last location being at Beach Drive.
Oak Bay was in contact with the Ministry of Environment prior to Public Works arriving, with the Ministry attending the site and approving the District’s response.
The Ministry, alongside neighbouring municipalities, are working to confirm the source of the spill in Bowker Creek.
Oak Bay Public Works continues to monitor the situation and are working today (July 10) to replace booms and pads.
Updates
Major updates will also be included in the above paragraph.
July 10, 3:00 p.m. – As the City Victoria responds to the spill, they have provided staff to support the District’s response.