Project InformationJericho Marginal WharfPark Details: Jericho Beach Park Project Type: Facility Improvements / Upgrades Key Dates: Budget: Contact: Project UpdatesJanuary 2012 The Board approves the concept plan for phase 2 of the Jericho Beach Restoration Project. December 2011 Open house information is now available online. Please submit your comments to us by 12:00pm (noon) on December 23, 2011. November 2011 Phase 1 (demolition & beach restoration) of the Jericho Marginal Wharf project is now complete! October 27, 2011  Click photo for a large view Phase 1 Complete Demolition & beach restoration status for Jericho Marginal Wharf:
October 24, 2011 Noise Exemption Vancouver Pile Driving has applied for and has been granted an exemption to the Noise Control By-law for October 25th to October 28th, 2011 from 8:00pm to 7:30am. What is happening? Why? What are the noise mitigation plans? Demolition & beach restoration status for Jericho Marginal Wharf:
October 1, 2011 Emergency works Vancouver Pile Driving has been granted an exemption to the Noise Control By-law for October 3rd to October 5th, 2011 from 12:30am to 7:30am. This exemption is for the repair of a 24" diameter concrete storm line. We apologize for the inconvenience. Benefit to forage fish habitat The new beach at the Jericho Marginal Wharf site presents a unique opportunity for increasing forage fish habitat. The Park Board will be incorporating 5mm rounded rock with beach sand to create a porous and aerated substrate that forage fish need for spawning. Additionally, the 5mm rounded rock will help improve beach stability. Demolition & beach restoration status for Jericho Marginal Wharf:
September 2011 Possible inconveniences for park patrons:
How we are mitigating these inconveniences:
Creosote treated wood removal Park users may detect a strong distinct odour during the removal of the creosote laminate, pile caps and piles. Creosote has a very distinct odour, and the human nose is able to detect it at extremely low levels. The handling of this material is in compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations. WorkSafeBC has been notified about the marginal wharf demolition. The Park Board has arranged for independent air quality testing for creosote and the results can be found in the PDF below. WorkSafeBC has reviewed the work methodology and has found that it is following acceptable practices and does not present exposure hazard risk to involved workers or other persons in the area. The work is being conducted in the outdoors so dilution ventilation past the site is excellent. Workers and other persons nearby may smell odors from the piles however the airborne levels of any compounds would be well below any regulated exposure limit. Creosote monitoring consultant report Tree Relocation and Removals Input received from the public at two Open Houses in the spring of 2011 showed a clear majority of support from residents for the restoration of a natural shoreline and beach at this location. Detail design for the new shoreline resulted in the need to remove at least 5 cottonwood trees concurrently with demolition of the marginal wharf. A Tree Removal and Relocation Plan is attached here to illustrate the location of the removed trees in relation to the new shoreline grades: retaining or relocating these trees was not possible.
The Park Board is working with a Registered Professional Biologist and Certified Arborists on the project. There were no eagle nests in these trees and the removed trees will be replaced three-fold in the future foreshore restoration. The upland restoration plans that include tree replacement details will be finalized later this year through additional community consultations. Thank you for your patience during demolition. We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience during this time. July 2011 Phase 1: Demolition has been awarded to Vancouver Pile Driving. The work is expected to begin in early August 2011 with completion of Phase 1 targeted for fall 2011. During this time, park users can expect to see the following:
June 2011 Tender documents for Phase 1: Demolition have been sent out to four short listed construction companies: - Fraser River Pile & Dredge Interested subcontractors should contact these companies directly. Thank you for your interest in this project. May 2011 Based on the input received, the Park Board and the consulting team have revised the plan and details for the area. This concept plan was presented at Open House #2 on May 18, 2011 with over 70 residents in attendance. The Park Board accepted comments on the revised concept plan until noon on June 1, 2011. If a majority of respondents support the plan, staff will prepare a report to the Park Board for approval of this concept plan. The priority going forward will be removal of the wall, and naturalization of the beach and shoreline, in a phased approach in keeping with the available budget. Historical interpretation will be included. April 2011 The Park Board received more than 530 written responses about the new concept plans for the Jericho Park Marginal Wharf area restoration project following the Open House on April 12. An overwhelming majority of residents support natural beach and shoreline restoration, and removal of the sea wall that is presently located behind the marginal wharf in particular. BackgroundThe Jericho Marginal Wharf facility located at Jericho Beach is owned and operated by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. Previous condition survey reports from January 2002 and September 2005 determined that the Jericho Beach Wharf 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 160m long x 40m wide marginal wharf consists of a 200mm thick laminated timber deck with a 150mm concrete slab supported on treated pilecaps and piles. The Vancouver Park Board reviewed the four options for the demolition and/or rehabilitation of Jericho Wharf at an Open House held March 12, 2008. A concept plan for the Jericho Wharf was approved at the July 7, 2008 Board Meeting. The plan called for the demolition of most of the wharf, while retaining a small portion of the deck and railings for historic purposes, and restoration of the natural beach and park foreshore. In response to continued public interest in exploring alternatives, in March 2009 the Board approved a facilitated consultation process, which was undertaken in November 2009 with an interested group of representatives. On November 15, 2010 , the Board approved the demolition and removal of the Jericho Marginal Wharf for reasons of public safety and ecological restoration. Community ParticipationMarch 2008 - Public open house to review concept plan proposals. February 2009 - The Planning and Environment Committee asks that staff bring forward a report outlining a more extensive public consultation program with respect to Jericho Marginal Wharf. March 2009 The Board approves a facilitated consultation process. April 12, 2011 - Open House May 18, 2011 - Open House December 7, 2011 - Open House Please click here if you would like to receive notification of any upcoming meetings regarding Jericho Marginal Wharf. April 12, 2011 Open House Materials May 18, 2011 Open House Materials December 7 , 2011 Open House Materials |
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