An example of heritage pavers on Frances Street in Vancouver
The 300 and 400 blocks of Homer Street between West Cordova Street and West Pender Street are partially composed of exposed granite setts (pavers) under layers of asphalt that are wearing and pose a safety hazard to buses and other large vehicles, causing them to slip in wet conditions.
The granite setts will be removed and reused in line with Council's directive on the treatment of heritage pavements and the advice of a heritage consultant. This rehabilitation approach was endorsed by the City’s Heritage Advisory Committee.
Project features
The project will be completed in 2 phases to re-instate the granite setts during favourable weather conditions.
Phase 1 (spring to fall 2023) - Complete
Phase 2 (winter to summer 2024)
- Removing the final heritage granite setts in the east parking lane of the 400 block
- Completing road restoration of the 400 block
- Returning the heritage granite setts to the east parking lane of both the 300 and 400 block
- Installing new traffic signal at the intersection of Homer St and Cordova St
