The Trail Culverts Replacement project in the Silverwood area will involve the replacement of two to three culverts that currently cross the walking trail. These culverts need to be replaced to ensure the safety and functionality of the trail system. The new culverts will be larger and designed to meet current standards, reducing the risk of further damage to the trail.
What to Expect:
Traffic Impacts:
- On-site detours will be provided to ensure the safe passage of trail users through the construction zone.
- The trail will return to full use after hours daily, whenever possible.
Public Transit Impacts:
- There is no impact to public transit.
Pedestrian Access:
- Pedestrian detours are outlined in the response above. The trail will be accessible after working hours and monitored for safety during construction.
What is Being Accomplished?
- Replacement of existing culverts with new, larger culverts to handle increased water flow and meet current standards.
- The existing culverts are in poor condition and their replacement is essential to preventing further damage to the trail, especially during rain events.
The Benefits:
- Improved safety as the trail will be free of the risk of collapse.
- Prevention of future damage from heavy rain events, which could have caused costly damage to the trail system if the culverts were left unreplaced.
Additional Upgrades:
- There are no additional upgrades or changes beyond the culvert replacement.
Flood Protection:
- The existing culverts lack the capacity to handle the water flows based on today’s standards. By upgrading to larger culverts, the project will help mitigate future flood damage and ensure the trail remains intact during storms.
Project Timing & Future Work:
Why is this project being undertaken now?
- A recent study by Hilcon identified several trail culverts in poor condition. To address this issue as part of asset management, replacements are being made now to prevent further damage.
Will there be more construction in the future?
- Further work may be required on the trail system in the future.
Project Funding:
This project is being funded through the Trail System Funding.
Are any trees being removed?
No trees will be removed for this project.
How Does This Fit Into Long-Term Planning?
This project is part of the city's asset management plan to ensure the longevity and safety of the trail system. Replacing the culverts now will reduce future repair costs and improve the trail's sustainability.