Beginning Monday, September 16, 2024, construction activities will begin on the Fourth and Gibson Street upgrades project, aiming to enhance infrastructure, safety, and connectivity in these areas.

Underground utility installations on Gibson Street will begin on September 16, 2024, and are expected to be completed by September 30, 2024. Following this, construction will shift to Fourth Street, with completion anticipated by October 31, 2024.

The project includes several key components:

Fourth Street Water Main Replacement: The aging asbestos cement water main, installed in 1960, will be replaced. This will significantly reduce the risk of breaks and leaks.

Pedestrian Improvements: A new 1.5-meter-wide sidewalk will be constructed, connecting Wickaninnish Community School and the new daycare to Campbell Street.

Drainage Enhancements: Upgraded drainage systems, including adjusted catch basins and curbs, will improve water flow along Fourth Street.

In preparation for the pedestrian improvements, some well-established vegetation along Fourth Street will need to be relocated. District staff will carefully manage the removal, transport, and replanting of this vegetation.

During the project, adjacent properties on Gibson and Fourth Streets will experience a minor disruption to their water service, lasting up to half a day. The exact timing of this disruption will be confirmed closer to the date.

Please note that pay parking in the Gibson & Fourth Street areas may be impacted.

For further updates on the Fourth Street & Gibson Street Upgrades, visit Talk Tofino.