Dear Supporter, this is the first detailed transportation proposal we've seen from anyone seeking election this fall (2026). While the Throup Road Connector is a municipal project, its purpose is to reduce congestion through Sooke's town centre and improve the overall transportation network, including traffic on Highway 14.  As more people announce candidacy we will share their position.    

"Sooke’s taxpayers are once again watching a major municipal undertaking move at an unacceptably slow pace" - Kevin Pearson, Sooke Mayoral Candidate 

Sooke First Pushes Affordable Throup Road Bypass
by Sooke First
 
The Sooke First team is committed to delivering a practical, affordable, and expedited solution for the Throup Road Bypass Project, starting with responsible project spending throughout the remainder of the current council term. 

This week (May 22, 2026), Sooke Council learned a borrowing referendum planned for the municipal election ballot since early 2025 is unlikely to go before voters this fall due to planning setbacks.

Sooke First mayoral candidate Kevin Pearson is expressing concern regarding the latest delay on this critical infrastructure project, noting that under the current municipal leadership, necessary right-of-way negotiations that should have been concluded in time for a fall referendum, have in fact been pushed to 2027.

"Sooke’s taxpayers are once again watching a major municipal undertaking move at an unacceptably slow pace," Pearson stated, emphasizing that once elected, "the Sooke First team will prioritize expedited planning on the bypass, secure the required right-of-way, and foster strong relationships with senior levels of government to ensure a financially sensible path forward through grants."  READ ENTIRE FEATURE ARTICLE HERE