Jericho Wharf Project Public Open House

March 3, 2008 (No. 9) - The Vancouver Park Board is reviewing options for the demolition and/or rehabilitation of Jericho Wharf located at Jericho Beach Park, 3941 Point Grey Road. An open house will be held to discuss four options with scheduled implementation planned between 2009 and 2011.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Presentation at 7:00 pm
West Point Grey Community Centre
4397 West 2nd Avenue  

The 160m long by 40m wide marginal wharf consists of a 200mm thick laminated timber deck with a 150mm concrete slab supported on treated pilecaps and piles. Condition survey reports from January 2002 and September 2005 have determined that the current structure is nearing the end of its service life and a comprehensive repair and/or replacement program is required to maintain public safety. Of specific concern is the condition of many of the bearing piles. Due to advanced mechanical damage and fungal decay, many of the piles are no longer serviceable and require rehabilitation in the near future.

The project will be funded by the Vancouver Park Board Capital Plan. Consulting Engineers for this project are Moffatt & Nichol.

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For more information contact Carol DeFina, Communications Coordinator at 604-257-8440.
www.vancouverparks.ca

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 220 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.