Vancouver closes seawall over storm surge and flood risk
A king tide coupled with high winds are hitting Vancouver Tuesday morning, creating a flood risk for ocean-facing infrastructure.
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A king tide coupled with high winds are hitting Vancouver Tuesday morning, creating a flood risk for ocean-facing infrastructure.
There would be a greater accountability of Vancouver Park Board responsibilities if it were placed under City Council jurisdiction.
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation announced Wednesday that the final 3.5 kilometre section of Stanley Park's iconic seawall has reopened after damage from winter storms forced its closure in January.
Months after Vancouver's shoreline suffered extensive storm damage, Kitsilano pool appears to be a long way from reopening.
The Vancouver Park Board says it will take weeks to fully assess the damage sustained by parts of the seawall and the piers at Vanier Park and Jericho Beach during last week’s windstorm and king tide event.