Work Underway to Improve Park Resiliency
Shoreline restoration and park improvements began on August 1, 2024. Phase 1 estuary work completed to date includes:
- Removal of invasive species, tree work and excavation/grading work.
- Creation of new estuarine habitat and fish channel, including installation of coarse woody debris and over 10,000 indigenous plants.
- Shoreline stabilization (nourishment) with gravel/cobble mix.
- Installation of screw (helical) piles for base structure of new boardwalk.
Next Steps
- Completion of phase 1 estuary revitalization and plantings.
- Installation of boardwalk and viewing platform over newly created fish channel.
- Finalize phase 2 design – parking area, main viewing structure, gravel pathways, rain garden, plantings, and park signage.
- Construction for phase 2 is spring to fall 2025.
- Project completion and park re-opening – anticipated Fall 2025.
All construction and work will be completed off the roadway on Comox Road, so traffic disruptions are not expected. However, drivers should be aware of workers and moving equipment in the area.
This project work coincides with construction being completed on the Sewer Conveyance Project.
Background
Partnering with the Stewardship Centre for BC and K’ómoks Guardian Watchmen, the CVRD is working to complete a shoreline restoration project to demonstrate a nature-based solution for shoreline management and coastal adaptation, while providing a boost in amenities and features at Dyke Road Park. Other project contributors include Project Watershed, Guardians of our Salish Estuaries (GOOSE) and the Pacific Salmon Foundation, with technical support from Current Environmental, NHC Coastal Engineering, and Hapa Collaborative (landscape architecture firm).
This project will bring a revitalized park space with new amenities for the community to enjoy.
Project Contact:
Daniel May
Senior Parks Technician
250-334-6086