Memorial and Hirst Avenues Project
Consultation has concluded
The Hirst and Memorial capital upgrades are complete. The City is extremely proud of this project and to see the vision for Memorial and Hirst Avenues reflect the community’s wishes while honouring the history of Memorial Avenue.
The Hirst and Memorial capital upgrades are complete. The City is extremely proud of this project and to see the vision for Memorial and Hirst Avenues reflect the community’s wishes while honouring the history of Memorial Avenue.
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Memorial and Hirst Avenues Project Update
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Hirst Avenue West between McMillan Street South and the Alberni Highway now has its first layer of asphalt, with Knappett Industries completing this work on November 29 ahead of winter storms. This base layer of pavement will provide road users with a smooth and tidy surface throughout the winter, with the final layer of pavement scheduled for the spring. Since this is the base layer of asphalt, you may notice that some of the other infrastructure is a little higher or lower than the pavement’s surface; these elevation differences will be addressed with the final layer of pavement.
The closure of Memorial Avenue at its intersection with the Alberni Highway is now in effect, and work has begun at this intersection to install new manholes for the underground utility renewals. Local traffic is being maintained on Memorial Avenue for access to businesses and residences.
Please continue to travel the work sites with care and be patient with construction crews and traffic control personnel who are working through weather to complete this project in a timely manner. Your continued understanding is very much appreciated, and we’re here if you have questions.
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Request for Proposal
Memorial and Hirst Avenues Project has finished this stageFebruary 2019
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Report to Council
Memorial and Hirst Avenues Project has finished this stageApril 15, 2019
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June 11 - Community engagement booth at Summer by the Sea Market
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June 22 - Memories on Memorial Walkshop
Memorial and Hirst Avenues Project has finished this stageJoin a walking tour to celebrate the history of Memorial Avenue and collect input about the vision for the future of the street.
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July 10 - Community Design Workshops
Memorial and Hirst Avenues Project has finished this stageA step-by-step process to understand the opportunities and constraints of the project, refine design ideas and develop preferred streetscape design options.
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Streetscape design
Memorial and Hirst Avenues Project has finished this stageFall 2019
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Public consultation process
Memorial and Hirst Avenues Project has finished this stageOngoing throughout the project
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Contractor proposal review and negotiation
Memorial and Hirst Avenues Project has finished this stageSpring 2021
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Award of construction contract - Knappett Industries
Memorial and Hirst Avenues Project has finished this stageJuly 2021
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Construction Underway
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July 5 - Official Opening
Memorial and Hirst Avenues Project is currently at this stage