When: Tuesday, September 10, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers and online.
What's Proposed: Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw and Zoning Amendment Bylaw.
Proposed Bylaws: District of Squamish Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2500, 2017, Amendment Bylaw (Schedule O- Waterfront Landing Sub Area Plan) No. 2956, 2023 and District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (Waterfront Landing South) No. 2957, 2023. | DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH HOLIDAY HOURS | Planning to visit Brennan Park Recreation Centre this Labour Day long weekend? Check out the holiday hours at the link below.
Please note that Municipal Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2. | The District of Squamish is seeking elector approval to finance portions of the following projects through an Alternative Approval Process (AAP): - Whittaker Slough Pump Station - a major upgrade resulting in a new Pump Station at Whittaker Slough to reduce flooding in the North Yards neighbourhood during high river levels and heavy rainfall.
- Xwu'nekw Park Sea Dike - an integral project resulting in the installation of a 200-meter section of sea dike to provide flood protection and increase climate resilience.
- Loggers East Drainage Diversion Pipe - construction of a new storm sewer along Finch Drive and Loggers Lane to mitigate the risk of flooding and damage to public and private infrastructure.
- Cemetery Expansion - an expansion project that includes the parking lot, maintenance yard, burial and internment spaces, new fencing and paving, restoration of historical features, and other upgrades.
- Wastewater Treatment Plan Headworks Building - a high priority project that replaces and upgrades the Headworks Building to efficiently handle and increase capacity for a growing population.
- Mamquam Bridge Resurfacing - a full deck replacement of the Mamquam Bridge to mitigate the need for ongoing maintenance and repairs of patch deck failures.
Long-term borrowing is a useful tool for municipalities that spreads the cost of large projects over the life of the project and allows today’s taxpayers – as well as future taxpayers – to pay for it. - If you are NOT OPPOSED to these bylaws, you do not need to submit any forms.
- If you are OPPOSED to one or more of these bylaws, please complete the related Elector Response Form and submit it to the District no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.
| CAMPFIRE BAN LIFTED WITHIN DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH | The campfire prohibition has been lifted in all regions of the Coastal Fire Centre, including the District of Squamish. within the District of Squamish concurrently. Campfires within the District of Squamish are only permitted with a residential campfire permit on private property. No campfires are permitted on public lands (such as parks, beaches, lakes, forested areas and trails) within the District of Squamish boundary. | JOIN THE SQUAMISH YOUTH COUNCIL | Calling all Squamish youth aged 12-24! Applications are now open for people interested in joining the Squamish Youth Council!
The Squamish Youth Council gives youth the opportunity to speak up and engage with the Mayor, District of Squamish Council and Community Leaders.
Applications are now open until Friday, September 20, 2024. Know someone who might be interested? | | SQUAMISH FIRE RESCUE RECRUITMENT | Squamish Fire Rescue has been training locally-minded people in their goal of serving Squamish as firefighters for over 100 years. Our professional training and on-the-job experience is a unique opportunity to learn and develop skills as team members, leaders, and highly-skilled firefighters.
During our annual recruitment drive, we look for positive, energetic and community-minded citizens to join our team of paid on-call firefighters. If you are a permanent Squamish resident, and interested in joining a skilled and dedicated team, we would like to hear from you! | | The District of Squamish urges all drivers to slow down and take their time on the road as Squamish youth head back to school next week. School zone speed limits are 30 kilometres between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on any school day. Follow the link below to view our Active and Safe Routes to School information and maps for your family. | | NOTICE OF TRAFFIC AND NOISE IMPACTS | DISCOVERY TRAIL CLOSURE
Crews will be conducting ditch remediation work between Monday, September 2 to Tuesday, September 10 at the intersection of Industrial Way and Highway 99. Please note there will be intermittent slowed traffic flow on Industrial Way. Detours will be marked for cyclists and pedestrians via Production Way. SOIL REMOVAL WORK
Crews will be working on a project to remove hydrocarbon contaminated soil at 39619 Galbraith Avenue. Work is targeted to complete September 10. Work will mostly occur within bylaw hours but will start as early as 2 a.m. and finish as late as 6 p.m. Work will not occur on the weekend. SECOND AVENUE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Crews will require a road closure along Second Avenue between Victoria and Winnipeg Street on Friday, September 6 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The sidewalk on the west side will remain accessible during this time. | FORTIS BC PROJECT
Fortis BC is conducting pre-construction activities along Finch Drive and Industrial Way. Crews will be undertaking work to help identify the location of existing underground utilities in preparation for construction of the Eagle Mountain gas pipeline. This work will result in single-lane alternating traffic along Finch Drive and Industrial Way. Work is anticipated to occur from mid-August into September. GRANFONDO
Traffic signals will be flashing and traffic movement both to and from the east side of Highway 99, will be restricted and/or closed on Saturday, September 7 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please view the complete list of traffic impacts for the Sea to Sky region here. | | WELCOME BACK TO THE 55 ACTIVITY CENTRE | Welcome Back to The 55! We're hosting an open house on Tuesday, September 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to share some updates we've made to make your centre more welcoming and engaging. There will be cake for attendees, plus a sneak peek at the brand new picnic tables now available to the community to enjoy. Save the date! | The District of Squamish Economic Development office introduced the Trailblazer Micro-Grants and Circular Economy Innovation Challenge! These initiatives are designed to support businesses and non-profits in their transition to sustainable circular operations. Micro-Grants and Innovation Challenge guides are available to provide organizations with detailed information on each program, assist in preparing applications and learning more about evaluation criteria.
The application deadline for both programs is September 27, 2024. | IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR BLACKBERRY PICKERS | The Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council, in partnership with various landowners including the District of Squamish, is conducting a control program for Japanese Knotweed. In areas where this invasive plant threatens sensitive habitats or infrastructure, it is treated with the herbicide glyphosphate, and signage is posted to indicate that the herbicide has been applied. The herbicide used has low toxicity levels and breaks down quickly, making the risk to berry pickers extremely low. However, as a precaution, please avoid picking blackberries near any Japanese Knotweed where signs are posted or that appears to have been treated. | | TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN SURVEY | Your experiences, challenges and ideas matter to us. By taking the survey we can better understand how the transportation system supports community objectives and future growth. Join the conversation by providing valuable feedback in shaping the future of transportation in Squamish. Enter your email address at the end of this survey to win one of three prizes: AirPods or a $150 gift card to a local business. The deadline to take the survey is September 15. | STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT | Stage 2 divides the community into seven areas, each with ONE designated day to water with a sprinkler. Make sure to check your watering day and the designated watering times for even and odd addresses. | | LATEST INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS | ANNUAL WATERMAIN UPGRADES
Work will continue within the Mamquam East Industrial Area.
UTILITY INSPECTION
Ongoing throughout Downtown and Valleycliffe. | We acknowledge that residents registering for Squamish Recreation and Culture fall programs may have experienced technical difficulties due to an external software system update. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience! If you are unable to book online or encounter technical issues, please email recreation@squamish.ca or see us in-person at Brennan Park Recreation Centre, and we will do our best to assist you with the registration process. Back to School Swim Join us for a public swim or get some exercise with a lane swim this Labour Day weekend before our annual Brennan Park pool closure, which will take place from Wednesday, September 4 to Saturday, October 5. Check out the online schedule for more information! We're Hiring We are seeking enthusiastic, energized and fun-loving team members. Current vacancies include: Camp Leaders, Recreation and Lifeguard positions. New Fall Hours at The 55
Starting September 10, we will be introducing new fall hours at The 55 Activity Centre: - Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
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