[New Westminster] Westminster Pier | Civic | Phase 1 Completed

[Whalleyboy]

Originally Posted by Windex

I was actually thinking of Queensborough when I mentioned the water taxi, however it seems rather underdeveloped to warrant it. The other places seem a little bit far for what I was thinking, but a ride along the Fraser would be interesting. Too bad Fort Langley isn't closer, it seems like the perfect destination.

so what if it has some distance i'd ride a boat from new west to there would be fun

[cornholio]

Originally Posted by officedweller

The Larco project is west of the Westminster Pier lands.
This park actually nixes 8 towers (up to 200ft each).

http://www.canada.com/newwestrecord/...d-0ff7e53a4b0e

2009 Global Air Photo:


http://www.globalairphotos.com/image...wh2009_344.jpg

Thanks. I thought those were the Larco lands, looks like I was wrong, infact I never even heard about these plans. I still wish they developed the Pier lands and built a promenade. I just dont see a stand alone park being a good fit.

My little idea would be to build a giant barge with the surfaced being used for fields and public space. This would be permanently secured next to the waterfront and would create park space without taking away land or needing to reclaim land while allowing residential developments that are much needed in the downtown core.

I cant see this costing too much as it would be like a pontoon bridge that doesnt need to hold as much weight. What could you build for the same price this will cost, plus the cost of land, and potential tax base lost? I wonder.

Seems like similar things have been done.
http://worldmustbecrazy.com/singapor...-on-marina-bay
Obviously Im only thinking of a few fields for soccer, baseball, and open space.

Infact while we are at it why not also do something similar near coal harbour, in false creek, or english bay to increase parks space, sports facility space, and just open public space near downtown Vancouver. Compared to the money they are spending on little pieces of land they could get a lot more bang for their buck, and it would be pretty cool, and think of the sunlight the spaces/floating structures would get.

[Spork]

Apparently there will be an open house on the final design at city hall next Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:00 pm:

http://www.tenthtothefraser.ca/2010/...+The+Fraser%29

[Spork]

Completely forgot about the open house.

Regardless, here is what the city has on it: http://www.newwestcity.ca/business/p...rticles213.php

I am sure that more will be posted soon.

[Whalleyboy]

the new concept looks amazing

[SpikePhanta]

I don't think the rail tracks will be moved anytime soon since the south portion of the Port of Metro Vancouver needs the train companies.

Is it possible to move the train tracks underground? Or possibly do what Toronto did and be creative regarding the rail tracks and build over them or something.

[tybuilding]

Going to have a connection to Sapperton Landing? That would be great. I am not sure how they are going to achieve this though.

[officedweller]

Thnaks for the link.

Also see this link regarding the multi-use facility:

http://www.newwestcity.ca/database/r...20Dec%2009.pdf

[vanman]

Work is progressing nicely on the site now:

[Spork]

Wow! They are hauling ass! I read in some council minutes that there was a remediation issue and costs may rise because they havent yet found the source of the contamination. Good to see that the pilings are continuing along with the reinforcement of the banks, however.

Anybody have any idea why they aren't using concrete pilings? Is this because of the softness of the riverbed?

[vanman]

Originally Posted by Spork

Anybody have any idea why they aren't using concrete pilings? Is this because of the softness of the riverbed?

I'm wondering that myself. I mean how long do wooden pilings actually last?

[Spork]

Completion date has been set as October 2011.

A few renderings on the last few pages here: http://www.newwestcity.ca/council_mi...insterpier.pdf

[SpongeG]

looks alright nothing overly fancy

[vanman]

Bit of an update by me:

[SFUVancouver]

Thanks for the photos. I was wondering how this was progressing. I must admit that even with the benefit of the rendering I still cannot picture how it will look upon completion and how it will connect to the geometry of the street grid and blocks in the neighbourhood.

[Spork]

Some updates (photo-less) on progress from council minutes:
*Construction has been contracted to Wilco Landscaping, who did the SEFC seawall work in and around the Olympic Village.
*Chlorinated solvents were found in the site (40-50ft below the surface), and instead of remediating it, the city is choosing to put a concrete barrier over it.
*Pile driving will be done by the end of April.
*The park will be done by Oct. 31st, 2011
*Concrete deck components will be precast and laid from the water

2 photos at the end of the document here: http://www.newwestcity.ca/council_mi...0report%20.pdf

There are many renderings here: http://www.newwestcity.ca/database/r...ov_29_2010.pdf

[Chadillaccc]

This should be changed to "Under Construction"

[hollywoodnorth]

Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

This should be changed to "Under Construction"

newish photos here as well



c/o >> http://www.globalairphotos.com/large...wn/2011/0027/2



c/o >> http://www.globalairphotos.com/large...wn/2011/0025/2

[Chadillaccc]

This park is going to be friggin awesome for New West. I can only hope once more people start going down to the waterfront/the Quay, they will FINALLY demolish that damn parking garage, bury the train tracks(tunnel) and build a tower or two! Would be cool to convert Front Street into a retail street like Columbia, just on the water. It could be really really nice actually.

[PROSTSHOCKER]

Actually, I feel that waterfront parkade should be kept, if only converted into something else. Do something creative with it since it's the only thing of it's kind in the region.