Project Update - House removal underway

Russell McMann Builders Group has been awarded the contract to begin works to remove the residence from the property at 2761 Benson View Road, the site of a future parking lot and new trailhead for Mount Benson Regional Park. The removal of the house will be underway during April, 2018.

Project engineers are working to complete the design of the future parking lot and trailhead at 2761 Benson View Road. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will review the design and hydrology assessment prior to issuing a permit to the RDN for use of the undeveloped road allowance that runs along the backside of the property.

Park staff will be applying to the Province of BC for permission to use a new trail alignment that will provide a more direct link from the new parking area to Mount Benson Regional Park.

The existing roadside parking lot and trailhead at Witchcraft Lake will remain open until the new parking lot is constructed. The RDN Board will consider and make a decision regarding decommissioning the existing parking area at their regular Board meeting later this spring.

It is anticipated that parking lot construction will be underway this fall. Updates to the project timeline and other project details will be posted here as they become available. Please check back for updates!