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Overview
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is currently planning the construction of ~2km of new illuminated Valley Trail near Alpha Lake and Alta Lake Road.
1km of new Valley Trail would connect Alpha Lake Park and Pine Point Park to the recent Millar Creek Valley Trail and another 1km of curb separated Valley Trail along Alta Lake Road from the East end of the Millar Creek Valley Trail to Hwy 99.
These key missing links in the Valley Trail network are significant network connections that will provide a needed safe route for all ages and abilities to seamlessly connect to the existing Valley Trail network and the greater community. The project also directly integrates park recreation spaces, waterfront access and direct bus stop connectivity at Hwy 99.
The project is guided by an extensive Valley Trail feasibility study for the area, the Whistler Active Transportation Strategy, and our OCP Schedules: E1, E2, E3.
Climate Action Big Moves
Big Move 1 / 1.7 “Identify gaps in the Valley Trail Network and develop plans to close the gaps.” The Valley Trail network is a key piece of the Active Transportation network and as such is essential to Big Moves #1 to move beyond the car.
Scope of work
- ~1000m of new 3m wide Valley Trail from Alpha Lake Park to Alta Lake Road
- ~250m of elevated boardwalk across the NW edges of Alpha Lake
- ~1000m of new curb separated 3m wide Valley Trail from the East end of the Millar Creek Valley Trail to Hwy 99, all within the road allowance of Alta Lake Rd
- Direct Integration of the new trail with bus stops at Hwy 99
- LED trail lighting for all sections of new trail
- Small new park space at the West shore of Alpha Lake
- Native species landscape revegetation
- Habitat protection fencing
- Integration of cultural and environmental journey interpretive panels and art installations
Status
This project has completed a feasibility study, concept designs, preliminary environmental assessment, preliminary geotechnical assessment, a key land acquisition and initiated First Nations referrals, land tenure applications and permitting requirements.
- Consultation and permitting will continue through 2025.
- Detailed design and engineering work will continue through 2025.
- An archaeological impact assessment will occur in 2026.
- Permitting is anticipated to be complete in 2026.
Funding
The Alpha Lake Project has applied for a Federal grant through the Active Transportation Fund stream, which if successful would provide a 60/40 cost share for the project. The RMOW contribution would be 100 per cent funded by the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI).
