How we did in 2022 the highlights

✔ Alex Munro Squamish Fire Hall No. 1 (Clarke Drive) opened for operations in August 2022 – the first of three critical/essential services facilities to be replaced.

✔ Fire Hall No. 2 (Tantalus) construction began, with estimated completion mid 2024.

✔ Public Works Facility funding was confirmed; final design considerations are ongoing before construction begins.

✔ $11.7M federal Green and Inclusive Community Buildings grant was received to improve accessibility, add program space, retrofit arena changerooms, increase energy efficiency and more at Brennan Park Recreation Centre.

✔ Waterfront Landing Park construction continued; phase one estimated completion summer 2023.

✔ Oceanfront Sp’akw’us Feather Park construction continued; estimated completion spring 2024.

✔ 11 Neighbourhood Nooks (weather protected spaces) were added to neighbourhood parks in response to feedback in the Public Space Survey Report.

Strategic Goals

Undertake and complete a Neighbourhood Plan for two residential neighbourhoods, aligned with Council Strategic Plan priorities and the five goals of the OCP.

Progress to shovel-ready or beyond stage on three priority District facilities identified in the Real Estate and Facilities Master Plan.

Increase the area of publicly accessible parks and gathering/pedestrian spaces in five residential neighbourhoods and the downtown area and marine waterfront areas.

Increase year-round utilization of our multipurpose space assets and public spaces (parks, public squares).

✔ 36.69-hectare land conservancy was finalized (May 2023) for the future Garibaldi Springs Ecological Reserve.

✔ Xwu’nekw Park Sea Dike permitting continuedpermits have been received under the Navigable Waters Act and Dike Maintenance Act; work continues on the Fisheries Act permit.

✔ $12.4M grant was applied for from the CleanBC Community Fund for Brennan Park Recreation Centre Project No. 2. Expecting decision summer 2023.

✔ Five-Year Financial Plan included allocation of Community Amenity Contributions to Brennan Park facilities: Splash Park and Playground, fenced dog run, new trail, pickleball courts relocation.

✔ Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Planning moved forward with: Transportation Study; Squamish Food Policy Council report; small group discussions with residents.

✔ Downtown viewscape data collection was completed in summer 2022, and Viewscape Guidelines are being created, to be released early 2024.