Capilano Bridge Trail (Southwest) Repair

***The public discussion has concluded and a What We Heard Report is now available.***

Thank you for participating in engagement activities for this project. For any further inquiries regarding this application, please contact the project manager on this page, under the "who's listening" section.

Please review the information on this page. Please share your feedback with us before the end of the day on July 30 2021.


The Capilano Bridge Trail (Southwest) project focuses on an approximately 100 m stretch of paved asphalt trail running along the North Saskatchewan River that is located approximately 250 m west of the Capilano Bridge on the southside of the river. 


Please refer to the following maps for the specific location of the affected trail area:


General site location:

Specific trail area to be repaired (for enlarged map, click here):

An overhead image of the damaged trail area on the south bank of the north saskatchewan river just west of the capilano bridge


As a result of a landslide that occurred in the area, the trail has been significantly damaged. The trail is severely cracked and uneven (either raised or sunk) in a number of locations. The landslide was likely triggered by periods of heavy and prolonged rainfall in the summer of 2020. Timber retaining walls that were installed in the 70’s were also damaged and must be replaced. The trail was closed to the public in July 2020 due to safety concerns.


Please refer to the following images to review the trail damage (also available in the photos section on the right side of the page): Photo #1, Photo #2, Photo #3


The goal of this project is to reopen the trail to the public, providing safe access to this area of the river valley. The exact solution will be determined through a combination of City policies and procedures, technical requirements and public input.


Repair Solution

The City investigated a range of options before determining a preferred solution to repair the trail and is looking for public input before proceeding with construction. In determining this solution, the Project Team has taken into account safety, environmental impacts, sustainability, user accessibility and cost. Your comments will be compiled and considered during the environmental assessment. They will also be summarized in a What We Heard report that will be shared in fall 2021. 


Preferred Option 

The trail remains in its existing location and two retaining walls (one on each side of the trail) will be added to provide stabilization of the failed area. This option is preferred due to the anticipated longevity of the repair, minimal environmental impacts and its lower cost. View an image of the preferred option.


Other options investigated but eliminated are listed below:

Options Eliminated 

Rationale

Realign trail to lower location

  • Significant tree clearing required

  • Significant environmental impacts

  • Temporary; does not provide long-term solution 

Global stabilization of the slope with pile walls 

  • High environmental impacts 

  • Cost prohibitive

Leave trail closed and condition as is 

  • Major safety concerns

  • Significant disruption to the river valley trail network 

Environmental Impact Assessment

To comply with the City of Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan (Bylaw 7188), an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project is being conducted. Your input is important. Please provide any information that you wish the project team to consider regarding the proposed project and associated considerations (in the "share your thoughts" section below).


Construction Timeline

Construction is tentatively planned for spring / summer 2022.


Share Your Thoughts 

Please review the Capilano Bridge Trail (Southwest) Repair project information, including the City’s selected repair option. Let us know if you think we've overlooked anything or should consider any other important factors that will inform this project and its environmental impact assessment.

***The public discussion has concluded and a What We Heard Report is now available.***

Thank you for participating in engagement activities for this project. For any further inquiries regarding this application, please contact the project manager on this page, under the "who's listening" section.

Please review the information on this page. Please share your feedback with us before the end of the day on July 30 2021.


The Capilano Bridge Trail (Southwest) project focuses on an approximately 100 m stretch of paved asphalt trail running along the North Saskatchewan River that is located approximately 250 m west of the Capilano Bridge on the southside of the river. 


Please refer to the following maps for the specific location of the affected trail area:


General site location:

Specific trail area to be repaired (for enlarged map, click here):

An overhead image of the damaged trail area on the south bank of the north saskatchewan river just west of the capilano bridge


As a result of a landslide that occurred in the area, the trail has been significantly damaged. The trail is severely cracked and uneven (either raised or sunk) in a number of locations. The landslide was likely triggered by periods of heavy and prolonged rainfall in the summer of 2020. Timber retaining walls that were installed in the 70’s were also damaged and must be replaced. The trail was closed to the public in July 2020 due to safety concerns.


Please refer to the following images to review the trail damage (also available in the photos section on the right side of the page): Photo #1, Photo #2, Photo #3


The goal of this project is to reopen the trail to the public, providing safe access to this area of the river valley. The exact solution will be determined through a combination of City policies and procedures, technical requirements and public input.


Repair Solution

The City investigated a range of options before determining a preferred solution to repair the trail and is looking for public input before proceeding with construction. In determining this solution, the Project Team has taken into account safety, environmental impacts, sustainability, user accessibility and cost. Your comments will be compiled and considered during the environmental assessment. They will also be summarized in a What We Heard report that will be shared in fall 2021. 


Preferred Option 

The trail remains in its existing location and two retaining walls (one on each side of the trail) will be added to provide stabilization of the failed area. This option is preferred due to the anticipated longevity of the repair, minimal environmental impacts and its lower cost. View an image of the preferred option.


Other options investigated but eliminated are listed below:

Options Eliminated 

Rationale

Realign trail to lower location

  • Significant tree clearing required

  • Significant environmental impacts

  • Temporary; does not provide long-term solution 

Global stabilization of the slope with pile walls 

  • High environmental impacts 

  • Cost prohibitive

Leave trail closed and condition as is 

  • Major safety concerns

  • Significant disruption to the river valley trail network 

Environmental Impact Assessment

To comply with the City of Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan (Bylaw 7188), an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project is being conducted. Your input is important. Please provide any information that you wish the project team to consider regarding the proposed project and associated considerations (in the "share your thoughts" section below).


Construction Timeline

Construction is tentatively planned for spring / summer 2022.


Share Your Thoughts 

Please review the Capilano Bridge Trail (Southwest) Repair project information, including the City’s selected repair option. Let us know if you think we've overlooked anything or should consider any other important factors that will inform this project and its environmental impact assessment.

Tell Us What You Think Of The Capilano Bridge Trail Repair Project

Please review the Capilano Bridge Trail (Southwest) Repair project information and let us know if you think the City has overlooked anything, or should consider any other important factors that will inform this project and its environmental impact assessment.

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I approve of the cities preferred choice and the reasoning behind it.

DanielD almost 3 years ago
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