Project Information

Seawall Reconstruction

• Summary
• Community Participation
• Description
• Status
• Work Schedule
• FAQ

Community Participation

On October 5, 2010 an information meeting on the seawall reconstruction project was held for West End residents.

A number of questions were posed by residents at the meeting. The questions and the answers to the questions are listed here.

Project Description

The seawall reconstruction project is being done in two sections: Stanley Park (near Second Beach) and English Bay (near Sunset Beach).

Removing the old sea wall and constructing the new sea wall is a process that includes, but is not limited to, demolition, removals, formwork, concrete pouring, granite facing, drainage works, backfilling, granite capping, asphalt paving and beach reinstatement.  Much of the granite stone from the old wall is being recycled for reuse in the parks system.

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Stanley Park Seawall - Status: Complete

Updated April 5, 2011

This section is now open. Deficiency repairs will be undertaken in April 2011.

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English Bay Seawall - Status: Complete

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Excavation uncovered large pieces of asphalt and concrete that was previously used as backfill to repair pot holes.

The wooden seawall had anchors that tie back to timber "dead man" pile located approximately 3m behind the wall.

Lock block, filter cloth, and shotcrete is installed to protect the existing fill around the sewer main from erosion at high tides. This setup provides slope stability and minimizes sediment from entering the marine environment.

Excavation of the existing seawall during low tides. Working in low tides is essential for protection of the existing backfill that surrounds the sewer main. The crew needs a 6 hour low tide work window to excavate and setup slope protection measures before the tide returns.

The new seawall will sit on competent bearing surface (glacial till). At some locations glacial till is located up to 2m below the elevation of the existing beach sand.

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