Saanich council has approved the development permit for what would be the district's tallest building, to be built in the Uptown-Douglas area at the corner of Ravine Way and Carey Road next to Whole Foods.

Council voted unanimously to approve the permit on Monday, June 10. 

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It will offer 318 market rental units and six commercial units.

There have been several attempts throughout the years to build a residential building at this site, but those never came to fruition. 

Murdock is more hopeful now with new provincial rules in place encouraging development near transit hubs he says should make this more appetizing for both the developer and potential residents.

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Now that the proposed project has cleared council, it can move on to the technical aspects of construction and apply for building permits. Following that, construction can begin.