Visitors to Stanley Park are advised that from November 4 to December 6, the seawall between Third Beach and Prospect Point will be closed to accommodate the removal of dead trees impacted by the hemlock looper moth.
A helicopter will be deployed periodically between November 14 and December 7 to safely remove and transport the felled wood from the cliffs above the seawall. The helicopter will be in use during daylight hours between 8am and 5pm, in accordance with the City’s noise control by-law.
Due to the risks of removing these logs on high slopes, and to ensure the safety of crews and park visitors, the seawall between Third Beach and Prospect Point will be closed for the duration of this work. The parking lot at Prospect Point cafe will also be closed, while Stanley Park Drive from the Causeway off-ramp to Prospect Point picnic lot will be subject to periodic 15-minute closures.
Slope stabilization and maintenance
Concurrently, throughout the month of November, Park Board crews will conduct their annual work to stabilize and maintain the slope near Siwash Rock.
Undertaking these necessary repairs in conjunction with this critical tree removal work will help minimize the impact to park visitors and reduce the chances of needing to close this section of the seawall at a later date.
Crews will remove unstable material from the slopes and ensure that rock slabs are securely connected to the main rock wall to minimize the impact of additional loads on the slopes.
Temporary detours will be in place for those looking to bike, walk or roll the seawall during the closure period.
