BC NDP pledges $90 million to turn former Oak Bay Lodge site into seniors and health care hub
David Eby announced in Oak Bay on October 5 that a re-elected NDP government would invest $90 million to redevelop the former Oak Bay Lodge property into a community health and seniors care hub.
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The BC NDP pledged $90 million in provincial funding on October 5 to redevelop the former Oak Bay Lodge property into a community health and seniors care hub, Victoria News reported. David Eby made the announcement alongside Diana Gibson, the BC NDP candidate for Oak Bay-Gordon Head.
The NDP says the hub would offer adult day programs, primary care, hospice services, respite care, and long-term care, according to the Victoria News report. The announcement is a campaign promise and has not been funded through a budget.
Background on the site
The original Oak Bay Lodge closed in 2022. Victoria News reported that the Capital Regional District determined the 50-year-old, 235-bed facility had reached the end of its operational lifespan. Since the closure, Island Health and the Capital Regional Hospital District have signed an agreement to assess whether the site would suit future health and community services.
What the NDP says about the announcement
Eby said in the announcement, as quoted by Victoria News: "People should be able to get the care they need close to home, especially as our communities grow and our aging population needs more care."
The NDP has not published a construction timeline, a bed count, or a design for the proposed hub. The $90 million would come from provincial government funds if the NDP wins the October 24 election. No other party has responded publicly to this specific announcement, and the Victoria News report does not include any opposing views on the pledge.
The BC NDP has made a series of spending announcements in ridings across the province during this campaign. This announcement is specific to Oak Bay-Gordon Head and targets seniors care for that area.
What voters can do
Voters in Oak Bay-Gordon Head can find Diana Gibson's candidate profile at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/diana-gibson. British Columbians vote on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21.
Questions this story answers
What did the BC NDP announce for the former Oak Bay Lodge site?
Victoria News reported on October 5, 2026, that BC NDP leader David Eby announced a pledge of $90 million in provincial funding to redevelop the former Oak Bay Lodge property into a community health and seniors care hub. According to the report, the hub would offer adult day programs, primary care, hospice services, respite care, and long-term care options. This is the NDP's campaign commitment and has not been funded through a budget.
Why did the original Oak Bay Lodge close?
Victoria News reported that the original Oak Bay Lodge closed in 2022 after the Capital Regional District determined the facility had reached the end of its operational lifespan. The article describes the lodge as a 50-year-old, 235-bed facility. Island Health and the Capital Regional Hospital District later signed a memorandum of understanding to assess whether the property would suit future health and community services.
What services would the new hub provide?
The BC NDP said in its October 5 announcement, as reported by Victoria News, that the redeveloped site would provide adult day programs, primary care, hospice services, respite care, and long-term care. The announcement does not say how many beds or spaces the new facility would have, and no construction or opening timeline was given.
Who made the announcement and where?
Victoria News reported that BC NDP leader David Eby made the announcement in Oak Bay on October 5, 2026. He was accompanied by Diana Gibson, the BC NDP candidate for Oak Bay-Gordon Head. The party said the $90 million would come from the provincial government if the NDP wins the October 24 election.
What is the status of planning for this site?
Victoria News reported that Island Health and the Capital Regional Hospital District have signed a memorandum of understanding to assess whether the former Oak Bay Lodge site is suitable for future health and community services. The NDP's announcement adds a $90 million provincial funding commitment to that planning process. No construction date or design has been announced.
Who is Diana Gibson?
Diana Gibson is the BC NDP candidate for Oak Bay-Gordon Head in the October 24, 2026, provincial election. She was present for David Eby's October 5 announcement about the former Oak Bay Lodge site. You can find her candidate profile at [/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/diana-gibson](/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/diana-gibson).
Has any other party responded to this announcement?
The Victoria News article published on October 5 does not include responses from other parties to the NDP's Oak Bay Lodge announcement. No response from the Conservative Party of BC or the BC Green Party to this specific pledge was found before publication of this article.
When is voting day in the BC provincial election?
Voting day in the British Columbia provincial election is Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs from October 16 to 21, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. You can check your voting place and registration status through Elections BC at elections.bc.ca.
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