NEWS RELEASE
Improvements planned for
Departure Bay beachfront
The City of Nanaimo is planning
upgrades to the existing Departure Bay beachfront to improve accessibility and
ensure safe and pleasant use of this recreational area. The overall project
will include several improvements to enhance the area including flatting the
grade along the seawall walkway; installing new pedestrian access ramps;
installing new street lights and walkway lights; improvements to parking
facilities; and replacement of an old storm drain on Loat Street.
Due to
the cultural and heritage significance of the area, the City is working with the
Snuneymuxw First Nation and an archaeological consultant to complete research
and onsite investigation work for the project. The City has also met several
times with representatives from the Departure Bay Neighbourhood Association to
implement some design features that support objectives identified in the
Departure Bay Neighbourhood Plan.
Project information signage is now
being installed at the beachfront. A project information page has also been
created on the City of Nanaimo's website.
Archaeological investigation along with detailed engineering
design work is currently underway.
Construction of the project is
scheduled for fall 2015.
"A few years ago, representatives
from the Departure Bay Neighbourhood Association presented ideas to the City for
improving the beachfront. One of the priority improvements identified was
flattening the grade along the seawall walkway. City Council has approved this
project for 2015 and work is expected to begin this fall. Once the project is
complete the Departure Bay beachfront will be an even better place to visit and
enjoy." - Bill McKay Mayor City of Nanaimo
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