Culvert Projects
What is a Culvert?
A culvert is a tunnel-like structure that is constructed to allow roads, railroads, and trails to cross over flowing watercourses. Water flows through the culvert beneath the road crossing in its natural path. The culvert should maintain the ability to support drainage and habitat once installed.
Culvert replacements and upgrades are needed to avoid failures that could cause costly repairs and interruptions to traffic. Culvert failures can cause damage to the surrounding riparian environment.
2024 Culvert Projects
Future Projects
Parr Road Culvert Removal
Purpose
The City will be removing the pedestrian crossing at the end of Parr Road to Eagle Landing Parkway. This will help restore streamflow and enhance local habitat and watershed health.
The existing culvert was originally installed in the 1980s. It has reached the end of its service life and has failed due to corrosion. Because of its current condition, it is blocking natural streamflow. The original channel of Chilliwack Creek is no longer receiving water flow, causing detriment to water quality in the branch and reducing important drainage capacity for much of the City's lowland areas.
After consultation with First Nations and environmental regulators, a decision was reached not to restore the pedestrian crossing. The project will improve drainage conveyance, reduce standing water and mosquito production, and improve water quality and ecological health within Chilliwack Creek.
When
The project will begin the first week of August. Pedestrian access will remain through July 2024.
Completed Projects
Bell Slough Culvert Installation at McSween Road
In April, a new culvert on McSween Road crossing the Bell Slough was installed to reinstate the connection.
This project was a result of recommendations contained in the Bell Slough Study the City recently completed, with the goal of improving water quality and habitat within the slough.
In Fall 2024, native tree and shrub species will be planted.
2023 Completed Culvert Projects
- Bailey Road Culvert
Replacement - Ford Road Retaining Walls on Rogers-Ford Ditch
- Sinclair Road Culvert Project
If you have any questions about the City's culvert projects, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-793-2907 or [email protected].
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