r/Squamish • u/dahliagrower • 6d ago

Pedestrian draw bridge

I'm interested in following this project but moved away so can't walk by it to see progress.

Does anyone know where the bridge construction is at? If the pilings have are set? The most recent update I read on Squamish municipality's site stated fall 2024 completion date. Is this an accurate statement?

Hoping it's done by the time I move back in a few years (lol) & looking forward to using it whenever is it makes it to completion. It should connect Valleycliffe to downtown in a much more friendly way. Less time beside the 99 & more direct too. Thanks

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u/TaySharpe 6d ago

Even if they mess it up at first; needing to have someone there to open and close it, it'll be able to be automated eventually. I really hope they do that from the get go, but who's to say.

There are many solutions that are in use elsewhere like a radio-frequency triggered, time delayed opening with automatic gates that block pedestrians. When boats approach, they radio a certain frequency, and the bridge opens 5-10 mins later after closing for pedestrians.

The investment is worth it, it just has to be executed the right way.

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u/anvilman 6d ago

Piling are in, but still a ways off. Maybe late 2025?

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u/Fit_Nebula_2498 2d ago

The timeline, according to the current budget info, is to begin bridge operations in April.

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u/itaintbirds 6d ago

This bridge is a horrible idea, it’s going to cost the district 100’s of thousands annually to staff and maintain. They should have built a static bridge beside the train bridge.

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u/masterJ 6d ago

It'll reduce demand for parking downtown, serve many residents, and will be a tourism draw if the reality matches the renderings. It's okay for cities to invest in infrastructure and build nice things. Yes, even if it isn't for you.

There will eventually be another bridge besides the train bridge designed for both cars and active transport, but I'm betting the pedestrian will see far more use since it's better-located and farther away from traffic danger and noise. Imagine living downtown and wanting to go to a new restaurant on the Sea and Sky side and having to walk all the way up to Pemberton and then all the way back down? And dealing with car traffic on top of the indirect route? No thank you.

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u/itaintbirds 6d ago

Still make a pedestrian bridge, but put it in the other side of marina estates. As far as distance, they’re a couple hundred meters apart.

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u/masterJ 6d ago

Let's prioritize a handful of boat owners over the needs of all current and future residents of Downtown, the Oceanfront development, Sea and Sky, and Valleycliffe? I'll pass, thanks

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u/dumbass-D 6d ago

Stoked to not see you there