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Victoria Fish and Game

Protective Association

Official Range Plan

As of October 11, 2013

Vision:

Our vision is for an effectively managed, vibrant and growing Association, open to all, which will offer broad

benefit and enjoyment for members through a diversity of outdoor interests and opportunities while

recognizing and supporting a major role in conservation of British Columbia's natural resources.


Introduction:

The Official Range Plan (ORP) is a snapshot of what the club members wish to see in regards to developments on the property. This ORP is a wish list being built by members and directors of the board. A rough estimate of $50,000 per year guides the range improvements. If member volunteers come forward with funds, fund-raising plans, or donations of materials and labour, items can be accomplished sooner than outlined in the timeline. Conversely, unforeseen events may arise taking priority over items in the ORP. Each year the executive will identify the priorities for that year. You will notice in many years, our list of items total more than $50,000 demonstrating a desire to accomplish work in a timeframe limited by funding and resources. If you are a member in a position to expedite completion of items listed in this plan please contact the vice-president.

Planning Context:

The Official Range Plan (ORP) is intended to be a 10 year plan to guide capital improvements and maintenance to the facilities complete with budgets and timelines. This plan will provide continuity and help guide future board members. Once drafted, the ORP will be further enhanced by the input received by members. Once the consultation process is complete, it will be approved by the board and implemented over the next 10 years providing there are adequate resources available (member volunteers to assist in implementation and available funding). Items arising in the future may require the modification of this plan due to unforeseen circumstances. These modifications will be noted and included in a subsequent version of the plan.

Physical Setting – Located at 900 Holker Place on the top of Malahat mountain Past and Present - Established in 1919, the Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association has

maintained a strong interest in hunting, fishing, shooting sports and conservation. This history and tradition continues to be deeply treasured and respected by our members. The Association's facilities on the Malahat are a showcase of our breadth of interests and a commitment to the future of our heritage.

Management – The Association is managed and run by member volunteers. This keeps the price of membership to a reduced cost allowing for greater participation in the outdoors and shooting sports. It is the dedication of our volunteers which allow membership fees to be so low for the use of a multi-million dollar facility. This is important to keep in mind when planning range development and maintenance. (i.e. large dollar expenditures would only be possible if the club were private, and memberships where $1,000 + per year)

Members – Adults, juniors and families who enjoy the outdoors and a variety of shooting sports Items approved in 2013 are listed in Appendix 3 Items which were suggested and not incorporated into the plan are listed in Appendix 4 with

explanations During the development of this plan, some items were seen to be of such importance that they were

implemented immediately


INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Roads Improve road to MP range

o Estimate $100,000 o Target year 2024 o No dependencies

Access Remove trees in lower area between Clubhouse, R/P shooting shed, and play area; fill & level for

expanded event parking/ RV/Camping, etc. o Estimate $20,000 o Target year 2022 o Dependent upon timing. Can be done in coordination with 300 yard line, adding berm between

rifle range and playground, and skeet field

Security Cameras Sign in kiosk and gate; MP Range – 6; RP Range – 2; SG Range – 1; Archery Range – 1; Gun Room

o Estimate $15,000 o Target year 2014 o No dependencies but would need to be re-visited once areas are developed

Fencing

Along the road by residential area (by Ted’s property) o Estimate $15,000 o Target year 2018 o No dependencies

INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE

Utilities- Electric, Water and Sewer Repair outhouse floors


Replace existing well o Estimate $15,000 o Target year 2018 o No dependencies


Roads Gravel Screenings on road over dam down to rock


Trails Re-build Frog Hollow bridge and trail


Remove broom (to be done while it is in bloom only. Must be snipped off at the base of the plant – do not uproot!)

o Estimate FREE o Target year - June 2014 o Dependent upon Volunteer Coordination

Signage

Create a consistent visual look and feel to all of the VFGPA signs o Estimate $5,000 o Target year 2014 o No dependencies

Re-mark perimeter of property with signs o Estimate $5,000 for surveyor (to be confirmed) o Target year 2014 o Surveyor to clear / re-establish property markers

Accessibility – Capital Improvement Items

MP Range - Create a sign in area that is wheelchair friendly o Estimate $5,000 o Target Year 2014 o No dependencies

MP Range - Put in a ramp and railings for the clubhouse o Estimate $10,000 o Target Year 2016 o Dependent upon the parking for the MP range being moved to behind clubhouse

MP Range - Have wheelchair friendly shooting tables (to wheel underneath with your knees). o Estimated cost $5,000 o Target year 2015 o Dependent upon Volunteers


Accessibility – Maintenance Items Caretakers’ House - Add a doorbell by the bottom of the stairs.

o Estimate $100 o Target Year 2014 o No dependencies

RP Range - Make a flat 3 to 4 foot wide packed/flat leveled path butt up against the targets Paths to continue up and down the range and transition nicely into the shooting area/concrete pad

o Estimate $1000 for grading o Target Year 2014 o No dependencies

MP Range - Put in a wheelchair friendly outhouse. COMPLETED o Estimate annual cost of $800 o Target Year 2013 o No dependencies

MP Range – Make covered areas at each bay accessible for cardboard o Estimated cost to grade $500 o Target Year 2014 o No dependencies

MP Range – Provide tables on big casters to make them easier to move. o Estimated cost FREE o Target year 2014 o Dependent upon donations

PROPERTY AMMENITIES

Club House:

Pressure wash, re-seal exterior and restore hand rails o Estimate $10,000 o Target year 2014 o No dependencies

Install fans in the exterior bathrooms o Estimate $2,000 o Target year 2014 o No dependencies

Make showers coin-operated o Estimate $3,000 o Target year 2013 o No dependencies


Repair roof over BBQ pit o Estimate unknown o Target year unknown o Dependent upon prioritization

New polymer tables o Estimate $3,500 o Target year 2016 o No dependencies

Range House:

New polymer tables o Estimate $1,000 o Target year 2016 o No dependencies

Frog Hollow:

Build fishing pier o Estimate $5,000 and 3rd party funding o Target year 2016 o No dependencies

Increase number of fire pits; o Estimate $1,000 o Target year 2022 o Dependent upon Rifle Range and Shotgun Range expansion

Forest management in Morgantown to expand camping and parking o Estimate $5,000 o Target year 2016 o No dependencies

Upgrade playground equipment and add fence and a shelter for sitting and eating o Estimate unknown o Target year as donations present themselves o No dependencies


BUILDINGS

New Tractor Shed required – to accommodate different tractor attachments o Estimate $80,000 o Target year 2014 o No dependencies

New Indoor Range for Airgun, Juniors, Archery etc o Estimate $100,000+ o Target year 2018 o Dependent upon funding

EQUIPMENT

New Tractor with attachments o Estimate $40,000 o Target year 2015 o Dependent upon 36’ x 24’ shed being built first


RANGES

Airsoft Range:

Parking lot and/or additional access from other side of Airsoft range o Estimate $6,000 o Target year 2014 o Dependent upon the completion of the Forest Management Plan and Logging and trails

Archery Range:

Storage Shed (similar to MP storage shed) o Estimate $20,000 o Target year 2016 o No dependencies

more parking area o Was estimate at $10,000 opportunity allowed for trees to be removed for free new estimate is

$6,500 for road base o Target year 2014 o No dependencies.

Enhance path to Range House for washroom access in conjunction with knife and hawk trail o Could be completed by members at no cost? o Target year 2016 o No dependencies

Stairs from lower parking area to upper level o Estimate? Or could be done by members at no cost? o Target year 2016 o No dependencies

Gravel upper range area o Estimate $6,500 o Target year 2014 o No dependencies

Rebuild and relocate the field butt shelter o Estimate $2,000 o Target year 2015 o No dependencies

Build stairs down to 3-D targets #3 and #4 o Estimate $300 o Target year 2015 o No dependencies

Build a ramp onto the Atco trailer o Estimate $5,000


o Target year 2017 o No dependencies

Replace Atco trailer o Estimate $20,000 o Target year 2020 o Dependent upon design and potential to accomplish in conjunction with building of storage

shed Archery Range - Maintenance:

Repair roof of Atco Trailer and animal storage container o Estimate $3,000 o Target year 2014 o No dependencies

Multipurpose Range:

Washrooms and showers o Estimate $80,000 with potential revenue from logging at Airsoft field of approximately $40,000 o Target year 2015 o Dependent on a) Viability as a result from the Forest Management Plan in the Airsoft Range b)

Logging and trails in the Airsoft Range c) septic system then d) well and well house Move parking area behind MP clubhouse

o No cost for fill. Wheel stops and road base estimate $20,000 o Target year 2014 o Dependent upon receipt of free fill

Contractor to build berms for future cowboy town o No cost o Target year 2014 o Dependent upon completion of blasting

Mini Rifle Range for 25 and 50 yard lines o Estimate $20,000 o Target Year 2016 o Dependent upon completion of blasting and berms being built

Shooting Shed o Estimate $60,000 o Target year 2016 o Dependent upon completion of blasting and berms being built

"Cowboy Area/Town" to include a Saloon and Livery Stable complete with road base o Estimate $50,000 o Target Year 2017 o Dependent upon completion of mini rifle range


Enlarge improve safety area by adding concrete blocks all around o Estimate $2,500 o Target year 2014 o Dependent upon completion of new bays down from bay 1

Develop Clubhouse shop area for repairs of equipment etc. o Estimate $3,000 o Target Year 2014 o No dependencies

Add two more safety areas o Estimate $10,000 o Target year 2019 o Dependent upon completion of Cowboy Town and Mini Rifle Range

Replace berms with concrete blocks o Estimate $50,000 o Target Year 2018 o Dependent upon completion of new bays down from bay 1


Rifle/Pistol Range:

Refurbish RP building o Estimate $10,000. This may be an opportunity to request members via newsletter/phone

committee to locate donation of siding, paint, professional labour etc. o Target year 2019 o Dependent upon materials and labour donation

RP Range - Put up multiple super thick permanent metal targets for long range shooting fun. I can only imagine it would be useless to limit the caliber being shot at them?

o Estimate FREE o Target Year 2014 o Dependent upon member donation

Complete safety berms on right side o Estimate $20,000 o Target year 2019 o Dependent upon opportunity presents itself and firewood being removed

Add a 300 yard line (this would require the range to be closed for 6 months) o Estimate unknown o Target year 2022 o Dependent upon range safety template, expansion of skeet field, and completion of mini rifle

range at Multi-Purpose Range


Add lights for each station o Estimate $1,000 o Target year 2019 o No dependencies

Replace RP Building o Estimate $100,000 o Target year 2024 o No dependencies

RP Range - See through mesh or solid barriers to prevent automatic ammo being thrown into the person beside you.

o Estimate o Target Year unknown o Dependent upon workable design

Shotgun Range:

Remove or shorten Duck tower o Estimate $10,000 o Target year 2014 o Dependent upon further information regarding footing

Build removable fence between skeet and trap o Estimate $2,500 o Target year 2021 o No dependencies

Add permanent skeet 5-Stand range (needs berm along the side of the RP range and would create area for sporting clays

o Estimate $30,000 o Target year 2021 o Dependent upon the completion of a 300 yard line and the completion of the mini rifle range at

the Multi-Purpose Range Long term Sporting clays trail / course

o Estimate $50,000 o Target year 2020 o Dependent upon suitable location

Short term Sporting clays trail / course o Estimate $5,000 o Target year 2014 o Dependent upon CFO approval


Add berm between RP and outhouses by playground o Estimate $80,000 o Target year 2022 o Dependent upon development of 300 yard line

Proposed New Ranges: Indoor Air Rifle / Archery / Juniors



Appendix 1 – Map of Property


Appendix 2 – Annual Timeline 2014 Archery Range:

Gravel upper range area o Estimate $6,500 o Target year 2014 o No dependencies

Archery Range - Maintenance: Repair roof of Atco Trailer and animal storage container


Multipurpose Range: Move parking area behind MP clubhouse

o No cost for fill. Wheel stops and road base estimate $20,000 o Target year 2014 o Dependent upon receipt of free fill

Enlarge improve safety area by adding concrete blocks all around o Estimate $2,500 o Target year 2014 o Dependent upon completion of new bays down from bay 1


Drill Well for future washrooms o Estimate $16,000 o Target Year 2014 o Dependent upon the Forestry Management Plan, and completion of logging and trails in Airsoft

Range Contractor to build berms for future cowboy town

o No cost o Target year 2014 o Dependent upon completion of blasting

Shotgun Range: Short term Sporting clays trail / course

o Estimate $5,000 o Target year 2014 o Dependent upon CFO approval


Utilities- Electric, Water and Sewer Repair outhouse floors


Roads Gravel Screenings on road over dam down to rock


Trails Re-build Frog Hollow bridge and trail


Remove broom (to be done while it is in bloom only. Must be snipped off at the base of the plant – do not uproot!)

o Estimate FREE o Target year - June 2014 o Dependent upon Volunteer Coordination

Security Cameras Sign in kiosk and gate; MP Range – 6; RP Range – 2; SG Range – 1; Archery Range – 1; Gun Room

o Estimate $15,000 o Target year 2014 o No dependencies but would need to be re-visited once areas are developed

Signage Create a consistent visual look and feel to all of the VFGPA signs


Re-mark perimeter of property with signs o Estimate $5,000 for surveyor (to be confirmed) o Target year 2014 o Surveyor to clear / re-establish property markers


MP Range - Create a sign in area that is wheelchair friendly o Estimate $5,000 o Target Year 2014 o No dependencies


Accessibility – Maintenance Items Caretakers’ House - Add a doorbell by the bottom of the stairs.

o Estimate $100 o Target Year 2014 o No dependencies

RP Range - Make a flat 3 to 4 foot wide packed/flat leveled path butt up against the targets Paths to continue up and down the range and transition nicely into the shooting area/concrete pad

o Estimate $1000 for grading o Target Year 2014 o No dependencies

MP Range – Make covered areas at each bay accessible for cardboard o Estimated cost to grade $500 o Target Year 2014 o No dependencies

MP Range – Provide tables on big casters to make them easier to move. o Estimated cost FREE o Target year 2014 o Dependent upon donations

Club House: Pressure wash, re-seal exterior and restore hand rails


Install fans in the exterior bathrooms o Estimate $2,000 o Target year 2014 o No dependencies

Buildings: New Tractor Shed required – to accommodate different tractor attachments


2015 Multipurpose Range:

Washrooms and showers o Estimate $80,000 with potential revenue from logging at Airsoft field of approximately $40,000 o Target year 2015 o Dependent on a) Viability as a result from the Forest Management Plan in the Airsoft Range b)

Logging and trails in the Airsoft Range c) septic system then d) well and well house



MP Range - Have wheelchair friendly tables (to wheel underneath with your knees). o Estimated cost $5,000 o Target year 2015 o Dependent upon Volunteers

Rebuild and relocate the field butt shelter o Estimate $2,000 o Target year 2015 o No dependencies

Archery Range: Build stairs down to 3-D targets #3 and #4

o Estimate $300 o Target year 2015 o No dependencies

Equipment New Tractor with attachments

o Estimate $40,000 o Target year 2015 o Dependent upon 36’ x 24’ shed being built first

2016 Archery Range:

Storage Shed (similar to MP storage shed) o Estimate $20,000 o Target year 2016 o No dependencies

Enhance path to Range House for washroom access in conjunction with knife and hawk trail o Could be completed by members at no cost? o Target year 2016 o No dependencies

Stairs from lower parking area to upper level o Estimate? Or could be done by members at no cost? o Target year 2016 o No dependencies

Multipurpose Range: Mini Rifle Range for 25 and 50 yard lines

o Estimate $20,000 o Target Year 2016 o Dependent upon completion of blasting and berms being built


Shooting Shed o Estimate $60,000 o Target year 2016 o Dependent upon completion of blasting and berms being built


MP Range - Put in a ramp and railings for the clubhouse o Estimate $10,000 o Target Year 2016 o Dependent upon the parking for the MP range being moved to behind clubhouse

Club House: New polymer tables


Range House: New polymer tables


Frog Hollow: Build fishing pier

o Estimate $5,000 and 3rd party funding o Target year 2016 o No dependencies

Forest management in Morgantown to expand camping and parking o Estimate $5,000 o Target year 2016 o No dependencies


"Cowboy Area/Town" to include a Saloon and Livery Stable complete with road base o Estimate $50,000 o Target Year 2017 o Dependent upon completion of mini rifle range

Archery Range: Build a ramp onto the Atco trailer




Replace berms with concrete blocks o Estimate $50,000 o Target Year 2018 o Dependent upon completion of new bays down from bay 1

Build a ramp onto the Atco trailer o Estimate $5,000 o Target year 2017 o No dependencies

Utilities- Electric, Water and Sewer Replace existing well


Fencing Along the road by residential area (by Ted’s property)


Club House Repair roof over BBQ pit

o Estimate unknown o Target year unknown o Dependent upon prioritization

Frog Hollow Upgrade playground equipment and add fence and a shelter for sitting and eating

o Estimate unknown o Target year as donations present themselves o No dependencies

Buildings: New Indoor Range for Airgun, Juniors, Archery etc

o Estimate $100,000+ o Target year 2018 o Dependent upon funding



Add two more safety areas o Estimate $10,000 o Target year 2019 o Dependent upon completion of Cowboy Town and Mini Rifle Range

Rifle/Pistol Range: Refurbish RP building

o Estimate $10,000. This may be an opportunity to request members via newsletter/phone committee to locate donation of siding, paint, professional labour etc.

o Target year 2019 o Dependent upon materials and labour donation

Complete safety berms on right side o Estimate $20,000 o Target year 2019 o Dependent upon opportunity presents itself and firewood being removed

Add light switches for each station o Estimate $1,000 o Target year 2019 o No dependencies

2020 $50,000 to be put aside for planned 2021 activites

Replace Atco trailer o Estimate $20,000 o Target year 2020 o Dependent upon design and potential to accomplish in conjunction with building of storage

shed 2021 Shotgun Range:

Long term Sporting clays trail / course o Estimate $50,000 o Target year 2020 o Dependent upon suitable location

Build removable fence between skeet and trap o Estimate $2,500 o Target year 2021 o No dependencies


Add permanent skeet 5-Stand range (needs berm along the side of the RP range and would create area for sporting clays

o Estimate $30,000 o Target year 2021 o Dependent upon the completion of a 300 yard line and the completion of the mini rifle range at

the Multi-Purpose Range

2022 - 2024 Rifle/Pistol Range:

Add a 300 yard line (this would require the range to be closed for 6 months) o Estimate unknown o Target year 2022 o Dependent upon range safety template, expansion of skeet field, and completion of mini rifle

range at Multi-Purpose Range Shotgun Range

Add berm between RP and outhouses by playground o Estimate $80,000 o Target year 2022 o Dependent upon development of 300 yard line

Access Remove trees in lower area between Clubhouse, R/P shooting shed, and play area; fill & level for

expanded event parking/ RV/Camping, etc. o Estimate $20,000 o Target year 2022 o Dependent upon timing. Can be done in coordination with 300 yard line, adding berm between

rifle range and playground, and skeet field Frog Hollow:

Increase number of fire pits; o Estimate $1,000 o Target year 2022 o Dependent upon Rifle Range and Shotgun Range expansion

Rifle/Pistol Range Replace RP Building


Roads Improve road to MP range



Appendix 3 – Status of 2013 Approved Items

Category Item Status Action Items

Buildings:New Sign In Kiosk (wheelchair accessable) -

$2,000In process Pad poured. Dependent upon signage plan

$9,000 Approved June 18th,

2013New Roof for Caretakers home/office - $7,000 Completed

Airsoft Range: Gear Drop Building - $1,000 Completed


2013

Forest Management plan - Selective logging; trails

& paths. Will also accommodate future septic

field, well, and plumbed washrooms for MP range

(future costs of $15,000, see MP range)- $6,000

In process

Logging and Trails are dependent upon the

completion of the Forest Management

Plan. Initial meeting and walk about held

with planner, awaiting overview

Existing parking lot access - $2,000 In process

Some improvements made, awaiting

logging and trails prior to finishing with

road base

Archery Range:Expand parking and add road base gravel -

$6,500In process Trees removed, work continuing


2013Clean Sand in broadhead pit - $1,000 Completed

Tires for backstop – FREE Not started Archery reps to contact tire shops.

Multipurpose Range:


2013Install a wheelchair friendly outhouse Completed

2013

Expand Bay 1 area to step down, adding 3 more

bays – $20,000In process Trees removed, work continuing


Category Item Status Action Items

Shotgun Range: Install Drains for Trap 5 - $4,000 not started


2013Re-contour trap fields - $2,000 in process

Rifle Range Install target anchors at 25/50 yard lines Completed

Work approved and in

process prior to this planComplete 100 yard line (with rail track) Completed

Install berms for silhouette shooting Completed

Clubhouse:

Approved prior to this planInstall coin operated showers - $3,000 not started

2013


Appendix 4 – Items that were not incorporated

Moving the firing line back to where it was at Rifle Pistol range o This is not possible due to Chief Firearms Officer requirements, shooting within the building resulted in

a speaker effect, and increased noise Accessibility, Name Tags, 1. It shows who is a member, who is a guest... have the first name clearly printed so

when worn it's easy to meet people. Possibly, people will be then also be more accountable/responsible for their actions. I think it adds to a nice level of professionalism too.

o This item is not included as it does not involve a capital improvement. o This item will be brought before the board for further discussion

Accessibility, Sign in Kiosk converted to a drive through o This item is not included as it would increase the risk of trespassing

Main Club House - Make it known that individuals that have mobility issues can be given a key so to access the washrooms from the lower, outside facing door

o This item is not included as it does not involve a capital improvement or maintenance. o This item will be addressed by the board (motion to make this exception, and if approved

communication via the website, caretaker and signs advising of this) Rifle / Pistol Range Washroom - Make wheelchair accessible

o Not an option due to lack to building capacity. Wheel chair accessible washrooms are available at the clubhouse and now at the multi-purpose range.

RP Range - Actually identify using distance markers/signs how far the targets are. o This item will be addressed with the activities related to signage

RP Range - Make target lines out of solid iron beams o Not an option due to cost to maintain, damage to existing beams and plywood should be brought to the

attention of the Caretaker and be addressed as a maintenance item. RP Range - Maybe with the target areas, create low level enclosed/covered berms to isolate lead and collect it

o This item is not included as there is no resources or methodology and resources currently available or identified for this activity

RP Range - provide light brooms easier to use o This item is not included as it is not a capital or maintenance item, smaller brooms are available from

the caretaker RP Range - Easy to move pistol stands

o This item is not included as a number of options have been tried, and lighter stands do not hold up against the force of shooting and inclement weather

RP Range - adequate supply of cardboard o It is the responsibility of members to supply cardboard and targets. Members are encouraged to bring

24” x 24” cardboard or coroplast pieces to contribute to the range


RP Range - Dedicate 3-4 of the stalls to pistol shooting with returning targets on chains o This is available at the North Saanich Rod and Gun club o This item is not included in the range plan as it would require a full time maintenance person and a

significant financial pressure to operate at this time o This item may be re-visited in the future when considering an indoor range

MP Range - Flatten the shooting areas. o This item is not possible due to drainage requirements

MP Range - Set up steel targets, preferably self setting o Members are required to bring their own targets due to cost of maintenance

MP Range - Create stalls which are dedicated to pistol shooting o This item is not included as it would restrict the flexibility of the range use

RP Range - Flatten the area of the road more before and after the gate o To be considered in the future due to competing priorities

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