Construction on the roof canopy at 4191 Gate Way Drive is scheduled to begin May 25, 2026. Please watch for updates.
Businesses will remain open as usual during construction. Please avoid fenced off sections and use the pedestrian access.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is undertaking emergency repairs on the Gateway Breezeway Canopy after some rot was discovered. The planned repairs will last between 3 to 5 years while the municipality plans a replacement.
Project scope
- Demolish and dispose.
- Remove section of damaged glulam as drawing Ref Chalten Engineering S011, Rev B allow to remove beams BE1 and BE2. (2-6 ¾” x 36” Glulam )
- Remove all the existing BE1 stone and blockwork column back to ground level.
- Remove all stone cladding from the remaining 12 supporting columns back to face blockwork and prep for Cement Parging.
Installation
- Supply and install new beam and post. Apply Cement parging and waterproofing coating to all the supporting columns.
- Cut back the existing roofing package to beams P01 and P09 allowing for new roofing- curb and flashing.
- Pressure wash prep and paint all the remaining woodwork colour to be confirmed later by the client.
Impacts
The RMOW has reached out to the shop owners and the building Strata to give them a heads up.
Emergency access / fire lane
It is not expected that the works will disrupt emergency access or fire lanes. During the project, all fire lanes and emergency access will be kept open and during the working day the site could be cleared to help with any emergency access requirements if needed.
Fencing and Screening
The installation of the fence will include necessary temporary fencing to secure the site during construction. This will be moduloc or similar style.
Pedestrian and Vehicle Access
There are minimal disruptions expected to pedestrian access to the site. If sidewalks or access routes need to be temporarily disrupted, there will be signage and appropriate safety cones or similar to flag the area that is closed.
During removal of the roof beams, access to the breezeway will be disrupted but this will be managed on site by the construction crew members. Including for this portion of the works we will have adequate signage out highlighting alternative access routes for the public.