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North Shore Spirit Trail |
City residents and visitors alike will one day be able to hike or bike from one end of the North Shore to the other.
The City, together with the provincial government, North Shore municipalities, First Nations, and other agencies and organizations are working in partnership to create the North Shore Spirit Trail. The Spirit Trail will be a unique, waterfront-oriented, multi-use and fully accessible greenway that will provide pedestrians, cyclists, inline skaters and people with wheeled mobility aids access across the North Shore, from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove.
The CNV Spirit Trail alignment and conceptual design, as outlined in the Spirit Trail Report, was endorsed by Council in July 2008. The CNV Spirit Trail route has been divided into sections, based on trail character, and each section is outlined in the CNV Spirit Trail route map. An implementation plan has been developed and incorporated into the City's capital planning process. Based on the current proposed implementation plan, complete build-out of the Spirit Trail will take 5 to 6 years. The initial implementation phases will focus on high-use waterfront areas or areas where no trail or barriers exist. The latter stages of the implementation plan will focus on bringing existing trails and sidewalks up to Spirit Trail standards.
Several projects have approved funding and are currently underway.
NEW! - Spirit Trail Section 11 + 12 Under Construction
Construction is now underway for the Waterfront Escarpment and Moodyville Park section of the North Shore Spirit Trail and construction is anticipated to be complete by Fall 2010.
Clearing work has been completed for the entrance trail at Moodyville Park (Moody and East 2nd Street) and along the Park Street ROW (from St. Patrick's to Alder and St. David's). Work will be underway on St. David's Avenue shortly. The City recognizes that the early phases of construction can appear unsightly and can be an unsettling transition for neighbouring residents; however the work presently underway is temporary and part of a comprehensive plan for the area that will showcase the natural habitat and character of the Waterfront Escarpment and Moodyville Park for community enjoyment and appreciation.
As construction progresses, native plants (a total of 2,691) will be re-introduced as part of the invasive plant management strategy and the trees that were removed to allow for an accessible route will be replanted in keeping with the replacement ratio required by the City's Tree Policy. A total of 72 trees will be replanted in Moodyville Park and the Park Street ROW (from St. Patrick's to Alder and St. David's), in addition to 11 new street trees along St. David's between East 1st Street and East 2nd Street.
The City has been working with a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) regarding the scope and timing of construction to mitigate potential impact on birds and to ensure compliance with Provincial and Federal regulations. For more information on this, please click here and here.
The Spirit Trail is part of a long-term vision and, when complete, will provide a multi-use trail for use by all, encouraging healthy lifestyles and the use of alternative transportation.
Harbourside West Overpass Preliminary Designs
To view the preliminary designs for the Harbourside West Overpass, as presented at the April 14, 2010 Open House, please click here.
Infrastructure Grant for Harbourside West Overpass
In October 2009, the City received a $1,600,776 grant from the Provincial and Federal governments to assist in the construction of the Harbourside West Overpass.
For more information on the Spirit Trail project:
Current Spirit Trail Projects
Explore the Spirit Trail
Spirit Trail Report - July 2008
Spirit Trail Awards
Spirit Trail Implementation Plan / Timeline
Spirit Trail Partnerships
For more information, please contact:
Heather Sadler
Waterfront Project Deputy Development Manager
Phone: 604-982-3909
Fax: 604-988-7825
Email: hsadler@cnv.org
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