University purchases nearby field facilities

UVic has acquired the Gordon Head Road property that is home to the Velox Valhallians Sports Association (VVSA).

The university purchased the property from B.C. Hydro in June and has entered into a long-term lease agreement with VVSA which will continue to operate the facility. No change in the field or clubhouse use is anticipated.

"The university has been interested in purchasing this property for a long time," says vice president finance and operations Jack Falk. "UVic wants to ensure it has sufficient field facilities to meet the future recreational needs of our students and this purchase helps us with that goal. Knowing we have this property gives us a bit more flexibility in the future use of some on-campus fields."

The VVSA will continue to collect revenue from the field and building rentals and meter parking, but UVic parking passes are valid in the facility parking lot from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.