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Cyciists and walkers get new
crossing on Lynn Creek

in readiness for a new bridge across Lynn Creek,

designed specially for pedestrians and cyclists.
The 31-tonne steel truss bridge is being constructed
in Airdrie, Alberta and will arrive on site in two
pieces ready for installation the week of March 24.

i tis under construction! The footings are poured

An access trail from
Arborlynn Drive in
the west is being»
upgraded and on the

-_east side of the bridge
“the tail is routed

‘through parkland to

"link with the new
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V road onto Lillocet
» Road, ailjacent to
o Capilano College. E 2
.y The trail on the west bank of the creek under the
“” Keith Road Bridge has also been upgraded as part of
this pr aject

North Vancouver has many good north-south trans-
portation routes but few east-west connestions. The
crossing will provide new links between Lyun Valley,
InterRiver and Lynmour neighbourhoods, and
improve connections to major destinations in the
area, such as Capilano College, InterRiver Park, Park
and Tilford and Lynn Canyon.

Construction is expected to be completed by the end
of March with the bridge opening scheduled for early
April. The District has been awarded a provincial
grant of $180,300, under the Cycling Network
Program, as a contribution towards this $300,000
bridge and trail improvement project.

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Update on Referendum
Projects

Alchough there are no ground-breaking ceremonies on the
horizon for any of the eight projects approved by voters in
the November !9 Referendum, Council has authorized
preliminary planning to begin and will be reviewing ang
approving aspects of the projects at key milestones. Here
is a report on progress to date.

Parkgate Community Centre

The proposed Parkgate Community Centre is intended to
complement the activities of the Parkgate Branch Library,
providing a “full service” Civic Centre as a focal point for
the community.

Working drawings, developed in 1994, proposed a 40,000
sq. fc centre offering a gymnasium, aerobics rooms, arts and
craft studios, activity centres for youth and seniors, a child
care wing, and community offices.

Artist’s renderin er Community needs are

. . : Parkgate Community Centre | being reassessed and

Council will be review-
| ing the projec: and con-
‘4 sidering whether or
:4 how it could be modi-
fied to reflect changing
needs. They wili also be
considering funding for
“| the developmen: and
construction of this
estimated $8 million
community centre. Watch for opportunities for public
review and discussion as this project progresses.

InterRiver Park

The firs: phase of this major sports facility and neighbour-
hood park project provides for four grass soccer fields
and two ball diamonds, a field house and trail improve-
ments. A schedute has beer: drafted and financing is being
looked at for this four-year project, estimated at $5.5 mil-
lion. Work is already underway on initial engineering
design of 2 new access road from Lillooet Road, which will

shift field-user traffic from local roads.

Sports Court in Lynn Valley

A technical review committee has been estabiished, with
community representatives and users, to discuss issues
relating to the new lighted sports court for lacrosse, inline
skating, ball hockey and basketball proposed for the Karen
Magnussen recCentre,

And in Lower Capilano

Council is considering establishing a Lower Capilano
Community Facilities Committee, which would develop
and recommend a strategy for the provision of multi-pur-
pose community facilities, a public indeor tennis facility
and space for a Heritage Services/ Archives Building in the
area. This item is on the February 24 Council Agenda.

Future editions of District Dialogue wil! highlight progress
on these projects and the crail development project and
Lynn Valley Main Library.

Sunday, February 23, 1997 - North Shore News - 41

_ March 1997 Calendar

Council Meeting

Wednesday, March 5, 7: C0 | p.m. .
Public Meeting: Jackie's Swim Schcol

Lynn Valley Community Plan Workshop cuvcpw)
-- Housing/Transportation Issues.
_ Karen Magnussen recCentre

* Monday, March 10, 7:00 p.m.
Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m. -
Public Hearing: Subdivision --'118].W. Keith Rd
Norwood/Queens Neighbourhood

Wednesday, March 12,. 7:00 p.n..
LVCPW -- Transportation, Traffic, Transit and.
_ Parks issues, Karen Magnussen recCent

Monday, March 17, 7:00 p.m.
Council Meeting

‘Monday; March 24; 7: 6 P- ine: Le
Council Meeting ° E

Tuesday, March 25, 7: 00} p.m.
Public Hearing: Secondary Suites

; Wednesday, March 26,.7:06 p.m.
ivcPw = Parks and. Community Servi ‘ Issue
’ Karen, Magnussen rect entre

Monday, March 3, 7:00 p.m. .

To find out what items are coming up.en 1 the
Council agenda call the 24-hour InfoAccess Lin
at 990-2315; or check the agenda

g .- District Library or District Hal
‘District InfoWeb [het view i

y “van.be.ca].

Recognizing youth achievement

ost of us probably know of a young citizen

whose achievements and contributions help

make the District a better community. The
District's Youth Recognition Awards are designed to
recognize these special individuals and we're looking
for your help in identifying worthy candidates.
Nominate a candidate, between 12 and 19 years, for
a Certification of Achievement or Certificate of
Community Service. Pick up a nomination form
vom District Hall -- deadline March 31. Awards will
be presented ata special Youth Recognition Night on
May 6. For more information, call 996-2454.

Community Corner

y dgemom Community Association Annual

General Moveiny, Wed, March 19, Grouse Nest.
All Upper (.1:-itaao residents welcome. Cail

Brian, 985-3104 .o register or for more information.

Blueridge Community Association Mecting - 7 p.m.

March + at Blucridge Elementary. Topics - Secondary
Suites, 1997 Municipal Budgev/Taxes. Call Angela at
929-4367 or Eric at 629-6849 for more information.

Roche Point Community Association Meeting,
March 26, 7:30 p.m. Seycove Secondary, Rm #220,
New members welcome. Call Chris at 929-3660. - :

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