The upcoming RCMP detachment in Cowichan is undergoing construction using structural steel, departing from the initial plan of utilizing mass timber. This innovative development will house a three-story office building and a one-story detention facility, serving as a central hub for the amalgamation of several key elements. It will integrate the North Cowichan/Duncan detachments, the Forensic Identification Service, South Island Traffic Services, First Nations Policing, and various services offered by the Shawnigan Lake RCMP detachment.