Service Alerts

In late 2021, two bridges at Cliff Gilker Park were damaged during an atmospheric river event. Following this event, which caused widespread damage across the Region, SCRD staff closed the two bridges as they were unsafe for public use. The two bridges were built in the late 1990’s.

Although the atmospheric river caused significant damage, it was also recognized that over time, heavy rains resulting in significant creek volumes had also contributed to undermined bridge footings and flooding of trails and boardwalk infrastructure causing erosion and damage.

Therefore, planning for the recovery of the park infrastructure needed to consider the effects of future weather events such as heavy rains and atmospheric rivers.

Funding to begin planning for recovery was approved in early 2022.  Due to unexpected staff vacancies, planning was not initiated until 2023, when the SCRD began working with engineers, environmental professionals, and the shíshálh and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh First Nations to develop options for recovering these park assets.

Staff anticipate bringing forward options for park recovery to the Board in the coming months. Pending SCRD Board approval, it is anticipated that construction would commence for the repairs in 2025.

We understand that the length of the closure of these bridges has been inconvenient for users of the park and appreciate your patience at this time.

The bridge at Chaster House in Elphinstone was damaged during the atmospheric river event in late 2021. Like the bridges at Cliff Gilker Park, incremental damage was discovered due to heavy rains and creek volumes. The SCRD has engaged with several qualified professionals since the bridge closure and staff anticipate bringing forward a plan to repair the bridge in the coming months to the Board.

Capital Funding for Vinebrook Bridge was approved in 2023. This funding will contribute to the planning required to ensure environmental, archeological, design and structural requirements for the bridge to meet required standards. Parks Services staff capacity has been challenged since funding was approved, but as a result of a recent, this project is progressing and engineers are currently being engaged. Parks at this time has projected that the replacement will be completed in 2025.

Work is continuing to repair the access road to Katherine Lake Park and Campground. The SCRD is awaiting for approval of permits to complete the repairs. Read more by clicking here.

To date, Parks has received all of the permitting and archeological approvals required to complete the switchback connecting Mintie Road and O’Brian via George Cormack Park. The Parks Services division is currently moving forward with the implementation process and should reach completion by the May long weekend. If the public chooses to use the switchback prior to its completion, we ask people to please use caution.

The SCRD has hired a qualified professional to perform an assessment and determine options for the Kleindale Creek Crossing. Once this assessment is complete, a report will be brought to the SCRD Board to consider next steps.

The Parks Services division is currently awaiting Board funding approvals in order to move forward with the project. The bridge is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

Administration Building

The SCRD Administration Office on Field Road will be closed on Monday, May 20, 2024 for Victoria Day.

Transit

Transit will be operating as per the Sunday schedule on Monday, May 20. HandyDART service is not available.

For schedule information visit: www.bctransit.com/sunshine-coast or call 604-885-6899.

Pender Harbour Transfer Station

Friday, May 17                                    OPEN (9:00 am– 5:00 pm)

Saturday, May 18                               OPEN (9:00 am– 5:00 pm)

Sunday, May 19                                  OPEN (9:00 am– 5:00 pm)

Monday, May 20                                VICTORIA DAY OPEN (9:00 am– 5:00 pm)

Tuesday, May 21                                CLOSED Regular Closure Day

Wednesday, May 22                          OPEN (9:00 am– 5:00 pm)

No loads accepted after 4:50 p.m.

Sechelt Landfill

Friday, May 17                                    OPEN (9:00 am– 5:00 pm)

Saturday, May 18                               OPEN (9:00 am– 5:00 pm)

Sunday, May 19                                  OPEN (9:00 am– 5:00 pm)

Monday, May 20                                VICTORIA DAY CLOSED Regular Closure Day

Tuesday, May 21                                OPEN (9:00 am– 5:00 pm)

Wednesday, May 22                          OPEN (9:00 am– 5:00 pm)

No loads accepted after 4:50 p.m.

Recreation Facilities

For holiday hours of operation at our recreation facilities, please visit: www.scrd.ca/recreation