Gabriola Village Way Path
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The Village Way path will create a safe and accessible path along the northern side of North Road between the junction of North and South Roads and the 707 Community Park entrance at Tin Can Alley.
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Learn more about the history of the project.
The Village Way path will create a safe and accessible path along the northern side of North Road between the junction of North and South Roads and the 707 Community Park entrance at Tin Can Alley.
Project and construction updates will be posted below. To receive updates, subscribe with your email address to the right.
Learn more about the history of the project.
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Project complete. This page to be archived soon!
Share Project complete. This page to be archived soon! on Facebook Share Project complete. This page to be archived soon! on Twitter Share Project complete. This page to be archived soon! on Linkedin Email Project complete. This page to be archived soon! linkVillage Way path construction is complete and signage has been installed. This page will be archived two weeks from now, on January 26th, 2022. Thank you to everyone for your patience during the construction of this community path!
If you wish to access the page after this time, please visit www.getinvolved.rdn.ca/admin/projects/village-way-path
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Village Way Construction Complete
Share Village Way Construction Complete on Facebook Share Village Way Construction Complete on Twitter Share Village Way Construction Complete on Linkedin Email Village Way Construction Complete linkThe construction of this 1.5km path was completed in the spring of 2021.
Since the completion, staff have addressed local concerns regarding sightlines and visibility at various intersections where the path meets commercial driveways.
A signage plan has been created and approved by MoTI to further increase the safety of the path. The installation of new signs is anticipated to start in fall 2021 and be complete by the end of the year.
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Construction Update
Share Construction Update on Facebook Share Construction Update on Twitter Share Construction Update on Linkedin Email Construction Update linkWork on the Village Way path project resumed on March 15th and substantial completion was achieved April 28, 2021.
Construction actives during this second phase of the project included the following tasks:
- Completion of storm drainage works in preparation for paving
- Completion of guard railings on retaining walls
- Sawcut existing asphalt
- Fine grade and preparation for paving
- Road paving and curbing
- Line painting
- Pathway and driveway preparation and paving
- Relocation of signage
The Path is open to the public as we work with our Contractor to rectify and wrap-up some minor deficiencies.
We have also identified some potential improvements that could enhance our final product and we are actively working through the details with our project stakeholders.
In general the RDN will be responsible to maintain the pathway portion of the trail and the Ministry will maintain the storm drainage systems, curbs, and everything road-side of the curbs.
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Construction Update
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Work continues on retaining wall construction and gravel base preparation along the full length of the path corridor. Due to weather conditions and paving material availability, final asphalt and gravel path surfacing will occur as a second phase in the spring of 2021. When the first phase of construction is complete, the path will be open for public use over the winter and resemble a widened road shoulder.
In the early stages of construction, the RDN identified additional opportunities to retain trees within the path corridor. A detailed assessment of the trees throughout the village core was conducted using a hydro-excavator to expose the tree root systems. This exploratory digging allowed a professional arborist to determine whether retaining wall construction would damage the trees beyond their ability to recover, and minimized the number of trees removed. Additional trees have also been kept in front of the Gabriola Elementary School by realigning the path around existing trees and altering construction methods.
Traffic disruptions can be expected. Please exercise caution, obey all signage placed for your safety, and follow the flag-persons' directions.
Timeline
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Project Planning and Design
Gabriola Village Way Path has finished this stage2016-2020
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Construction Begins
Gabriola Village Way Path has finished this stageFall 2020
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Project Completion
Gabriola Village Way Path is currently at this stageSpring 2021
Who's listening
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Email emcculloch@rdn.bc.ca