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THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025
S Q U A M I S H C H I E F. C O M
SPLASH PARK, SEA DIKE AND MORE: DISTRICT PROJECT UPDATES With some projects nearing completion and others facing delays, District staff outline timelines and next steps for key developments shaping the future of town INDIGO LEMAY-CONWAY
ilemayconway@squamishchief.com
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istrict of Squamish staff have provided an update on seven key projects happening across town. The key projects included in the quarterly update are defined as those that have a value of “greater than $25 million or are of high community interest and are otherwise not appearing on council agenda as a separate item in the future.” These included the Squamish Adventure Centre, Cheekye barrier construction, the X̱wún̓ eḵw Park sea dike construction, Brennan Park Rec Centre upgrades and splash park, the new public works facility, and Valleycliffe Child Care Facility. At the May 6 special business meeting, staff provided an update on the projects, including information on timelines and any changes made since the prior update period, which was at the end of 2024.
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