DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH, B.C. — A recreation centre in the District of Squamish, B.C. is getting upgrades, including steps to protect it from flooding.
A combined investment of more than $19 million from the federal and provincial governments and the District of Squamish was announced by MP Patrick Weiler, MLA Susie Chant and Mayor Armand Hurford.
Brennan Park Recreation Centre, the largest community centre in Squamish, will upgrade the building envelope to improve its energy efficiency and indoor air quality as well as reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
The project includes upgrades to approximately 153 metres of the building’s exterior, including windows, doors, insulation, air barriers, seismic performance, electrical systemsm and signage. The enhancements will help reduce heating and cooling costs and minimize the environmental footprint, states a release, adding this is the first of several phases of construction planned over the next two years to retrofit the building.
Upgrades to the Squamish River Dike at Jimmy Jimmy (Judd) Slough was established as the highest priority diking project in the community in order to improve flood protection standards, adds the release.
The project will raise about 900 metres of the Squamish River dike on private land between the Wai’wakum Reserve and Aik’wuck’s, widen the dike crest from four metres to six metres, provide rip-rap erosion protection for the raised portion of the dike, add a new vehicle turnout and upgrade one access ramp.
“As we continue to deal with the effects of climate change, it’s essential that we take action and focus on future-proofing vulnerable communities in British Columbia,” said Bowinn Ma, minister of emergency management and climate readiness, in a statement. “We’re improving the Squamish River dike to better protect people in and around Wai’wakum Reserve and Aik’wuk’sin from the impacts of climate change for years to come.”
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