Projects happening in Horseshoe Bay
All timelines are subject to change due to weather, funding, or contractor availability. Projects are listed in order of the expected start date.
Note: construction is not permitted in West Vancouver on statutory holidays and Sundays. More information is outlined in the Noise Control Bylaw.
Horseshoe Bay Streetscape
The Horseshoe Bay Streetscape Plan is a cohesive and unified streetscape design strategy to revitalize the commercial area of Horseshoe Bay Village, which hasn't been upgraded on a large scale since 1986. The intention is to enhance livability, strengthen economic activity and create a vibrant area where local businesses can compete with other retail centres.
The bicycle lane component will form part of the Spirit Trail, advancing key policies from the Official Community Plan by encouraging cycling and "to provide a multi-use trail linking from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove."
The overall design incorporates elements to promote visibility and is intended to encourage slow speeds for all vehicles including bicycles.
As an interim measure, the District has installed temporary planter boxes and seating areas to allow the bike lane to be utilized as a public space.
Update January 18, 2023
After a period of planning and public engagement, the District completed Phase 1 installation of the Horseshoe Bay Streetscape project in 2021. However, given the feedback from the community on Phase 1, the District has deferred Phase 2 engagement for the following considerations:
- Horseshoe Bay is already affected by multiple current and future projects, including Phase 1 of the park revitalization project, Metro Vancouver pump station upgrades, and BC Ferries terminal upgrades
- District staff recognize the community concerns raised as part of Phase 1 and will therefore conduct an extensive review of available options for the completion of the project, for public consideration at a later date
- If Council chooses to proceed with undergrounding the overhead utilities, there may be design impacts on the next phases of the Horseshoe Bay Streetscapes project. Owing to this consideration, public engagement on Horseshoe Bay Streetscapes Phase 2 will be deferred until such time as a decision is made regarding undergrounding, and the impacts on the timeline and design for streetscapes are fully understood.
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Utility Undergrounding
Update February 23, 2024
At their regular Council meeting held on Monday, January 22, 2024, Council passed the following motion:
THAT
- staff proceed with engaging overhead utility companies to commission detailed design for the undergrounding works on Bay Street between Keith Road and Nelson Avenue;
- as part of the undergrounding works design, staff work with the utility providers to identify phasing and/or future proofing opportunities available to deliver the works;
- staff coordinate and review available detailed streetscape design options on Bay Street between Keith Road and Nelson Avenue;
- design costs associated with the undergrounding and streetscape design be funded through the existing appropriated Community Amenity Contributions for the Horseshoe Bay Streetscape Project; and
- staff report back at a future regular Council meeting with further information once design is complete.
If Council chooses to proceed with undergrounding the overhead utilities, there may be design impacts on the next phases of the Horseshoe Bay Streetscapes project. Owing to this consideration, public engagement on Horseshoe Bay Streetscapes Phase 2 will be deferred until such time as a decision is made regarding undergrounding, and the impacts on the timeline and design for streetscapes are fully understood.
Spirit Trail Along Royal Avenue
More information on the Spirit Trail along Royal Avenue