We’re upgrading critical water infrastructure and improving safety for all users along sections of Haro, Bute, Denman, Gilford, and Chilco streets.
Work includes replacing the existing water main below Haro and Bute with a larger-capacity system. This new water main will have a life expectancy of about 100 years to help serve this growing neighbourhood while also improving the system’s seismic resiliency.
We’re also coordinating street upgrades to improve safety for people walking, driving, and cycling, including improvements to the Haro Street Bikeway.
What's happening
Water main replacement
Construction is currently underway on Haro St east of Denman St.
Details
Location
Watermain work will primarily take place along Haro and Bute streets.
Duration
Watermain construction is scheduled in two phases from spring 2019 to late summer 2021:
- Phase 1: Haro St from Chilco to Thurlow streets
- Phase 2: Bute St from Haro to W Pender streets
As an example of coordinated planning, this work is upgrading multiple infrastructure assets to minimize longer-term disruptions.
Work hours
Monday to Friday: 7am to 5:30pm, extended hours as needed
Weekends: as needed
Contact us
Emma Mendoza
Community Liaison
604-873-7307
harobuteupgrades@vancouver.ca
Bikeway timeline
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2005
Haro Street bikeway approved by Council
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Summer 2012
Signage and paint installed on Haro St
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Fall 2012
Transportation 2040 plan approved by Council
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Fall 2013
West End Community Plan approved by Council
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Summer 2019
Stakeholder meetings
Meetings with stakeholders along Haro St to learn how they use the street and identify issues to consider or address in the street design
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Fall 2019
Public consultation
Reach out to the community for input on design options to inform the final street design
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We are here
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Fall 2019 - winter 2020
Respond to feedback and revise design
Design refined based on public feedback
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2020
Make changes to the street
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