Tonquin Trail Closures 2022 - 2023

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Overview

The Tonquin Trail will be intermittently closed throughout 2022 - 2023 due to construction in the area. Follow the most recent updates in the News Feed below to stay tuned.

Overview

The Tonquin Trail will be intermittently closed throughout 2022 - 2023 due to construction in the area. Follow the most recent updates in the News Feed below to stay tuned.

  • Tonquin Trail Connector Closure (April - July)

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    Please be advised that the Tonquin connector between the Tofino Community Hall/ Bike Park and Industrial way shall be closed April 17, 2023 and will re-open in July 2023. This closure is part of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Project Conveyance work.

    The conveyance system is responsible for collecting the raw sewage from around town and conveying the sanitary waste through a HDPE forcemain (FM) to the waste water treatment plant (WWTP). Once treated, the effluent outfall (EO) is sent back up the conveyance footprint on the Tonquin connector and discharged at Cedar St.

    Scope of work: Tree and site clearing, excavating, HDPE pipe fusing and laying. Backfilling and grading areas of conveyance. Restoration of Tonquin Connector trail in conveyance sections.

    The Tonquin connector is a key component of this system as it is the point in which the sanitary main and the treated effluent outfall (EO) are side by side, this reduces the overall conveyance footprint and increases efficiency.

    To ensure that the conveyance system at the Tonquin connector is as efficient as possible the piping will at times follow a path that will deviate from the existing connector trail. This will generally be at points of elevation and sections that that move away from the overall heading. The area will be landscaped and restored prior to reopening to the public.

  • Closure from Community Hall to the turn-off to 3rd Beach

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    The Tonquin Trail will be closed from the trail access at the Community Hall to the turn-off to Third Beach. The trailhead at Leighton Way is anticipated to reopen in October.

    1. Trailhead at Peterson Rd/Leighton Way - Reopening October
    2. Trailhead at Community Hall - Closed September 2022 - December 2023

    There may also be intermittent closures on the Tonquin Connector to reduce foot traffic on Industrial Way as part of the Wastewater Treatment Plant project.


    Why is this happening?

    To reduce tree removal and environmental impact within the Tonquin Park area as part of the DL114 development.

    How can I access Tonquin Beach?

    Tonquin Beach remains accessible at the Tonquin Park Road trailhead via Arnet Road.



Page last updated: 12 Apr 2023, 08:22 AM