Seagull Walkway Upgrade

Work under this project consists of rehabilitating  the north section of  Seagull Walkway, the 240m long raised concrete pedestrian pathway located downtown along the City’s foreshore. The walkway was originally constructed in three (3) separate sections over a time period of approximately sixteen (16) years, starting in 1980 with the construction of the north section. This was followed by the south section built in 1993 and the Bridge section over the old Ocean Pacific Building boat ramp, built in 1996. Since then the City has continually monitored the condition of the full walkway system with the north section having reached the point that rehabilitation is required.

This project includes the rehabilitation of the north section only; the bridge and south section will be addressed at a future date.

Seagull Walkway connects Robert Ostler Park to the Government Wharf on Pier Street.

City Council approved $1.5 million in the 2021-2030 budget deliberations. An application for Provincial funding was submitted in Q2, 2021 but was unfortunately unsuccessful.

The design assignment was originally awarded to WSP Consultants who completed the first design concept. During the review of this design, WSP was unable to meet the City’s requirements as a result of COVID-19. As a result, McElhanney has been retained to complete the design process.

At this time, it is anticipated that construction will occur in Summer 2023 with the contractor still to be named.

Yes, the affected sections of the walkway will need to be closed during construction; length of time and duration is not yet known. Please refer to our project webpage at www.campbellriver.ca/construction for further information and updates on this Capital Project.

Project delayed due to permitting issues.

The City is working with our local partners and stakeholders on community outreach activities and project design.

City working with Guardians of Mid Island Estuaries to determine Habitat Compensation Opportunities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada response received indicating the project is likely to result in disruption or destruction (HADD) of fish habitat resulting in a requirement to apply for authorization as per the Fisheries Act.

Request for review submitted to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Design revised to minimize risk and cost.

Site investigations completed confirming existing conditions.

Neighbourhood Newsletter: We're Getting Ready - Here's What You Need to Know

Design work is underway!

Construction of the Seagull Walkway Project has been approved by City Council in the 2021-2030 Budget Deliberations. Construction is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2021.

Please note, construction projects are on hold until further notice, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. For more information on the City’s response to COVID-19 please select this link.

Newsletter No.1:  We're Getting Ready - Here's What You Need to Know

Preliminary design is underway.

RFP 19-21 has been awarded to WSP Canada Inc.

RFP 19-21 Seagull Walkway Engineering Services has closed and is under review 

RFP 19-21 Seagull Walkway Engineering Services has been posted to the City's bid opportunity webpage