Service Alerts

Service Alerts for week of March 13

Roberts Creek Pier Closure
The Roberts Creek Pier will be closed on Thursday, March 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while crews complete necessary repair work.
Erosion has been occurring at the end of the pier, and staff will be bringing in fill material to stabilize the area.

On March 13, parts of the red trail at Cliff Gilker Park will be closed between 7am to 10am.
Park staff and a contractor will be on site removing several hazard trees in preparation for upcoming work in the park.
Thank you for your understanding while this work is done.

Watermain Replacement Projects

Pre-construction investigation work for the North Pender Watermain Replacement Project will begin on March 11. These activities are the first step toward replacing aging water infrastructure and ensuring reliable service for residents.

This map shows areas where the work is taking place.

What: Pre-construction investigation to assess bedrock along the proposed watermain route.

When:

  • Begins: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

  • Duration: Up to 5 days

  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Priority Sections 1 and 2 along Pool Road and Panorama Drive. Residents of Panorama Place may experience temporary traffic impacts, including single-lane alternating traffic.

What to Expect:

  • Excavators and dump trucks on site

  • Traffic control with single-lane alternating traffic

  • Work primarily along the edge of the road and adjacent gravel pathways

Why This Work is Needed:
The pre-construction investigations will help identify the extent of rock blasting required for the watermain installation. Completing this work now allows the SCRD and contractor to progress efficiently with the main construction, aiming to finish before the busy summer months.

How the Work Will Proceed:
Sections along the proposed watermain path will be excavated to expose bedrock. Once assessed, the trench will be backfilled with gravel and maintained for the duration of the project.

What Residents Can Expect in the Coming Week(s):

  • Pre-construction activity as described above

  • Construction signage posted by the contractor

 

Parks Service Alerts

NOTE: The SCRD is aware that people are continuing to use the closed bridges listed below. These bridges are not safe. Please obey the signage on site.

The access trail to Wreck Beach off Rosemary Lane on Keats Island is currently closed for use until a hazardous section of overhanging uphill slope can be remediated. This work will take place from January 9 to 16. Once completed, the trail will be re-opened for public use. The public is kindly requested to reframe from using this trail during construction to ensure public safety.

The Vinebrook Bridge, located on the Suncoaster Trail remains closed due to risk of imminent failure.

Trail users can re-route along HWY 101 to trail access points north and south of the Vinebrook Bridge section of the trail.

 

The Gorge Bridge at Cliff Gilker Park is currently closed due to a significant crack in its main support beam.

This bridge is scheduled for replacement as part of the Cliff Gilker Bridges & Trail Remediation project, which is set to begin next year. Read more about this project at letstalk.scrd.ca/cliff-gilker

Please stay tuned for updates. A map with alternative routes can be found below.

The Kleindale Bridge, located on the Suncoaster Trail remains closed due to user safety and a deteriorating bridge structure. Trail users can re-route along Highway 101 to the Lions Park trails to re-connect to the Suncoaster Trail.

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.

This bridge is scheduled for decommissioning in 2026 as part of the Chaster Park Access Improvements Project