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Construction on Squamish’s pedestrian bridge halted by wildlife presence

‘We are continuing to monitor and will continue the work as efficiently as possible when we are able’: Bosa.

Notice the quiet? For the last few days, the soundtrack of pile driving in the Mamquam Blind Channel has stopped. 

But the pedestrian bridge to connect the SEAandSKY development with downtown isn't done.

The pause is due to wildlife.

"In-water piling related to the Mamquam Blind Channel Pedestrian Bridge construction has been paused intermittently due to the presence of marine wildlife in the area in accordance with our Fisheries and Oceans Canada authorization," a spokesperson for . told The Â鶹Éç¹ú²ú.

SEAandSky and the bridge project developers are Bosa Properties Inc. and Kingswood Properties. 

Recently, locals have spotted sea lions in the channel and the Cattermole Slough.

t, Rafael Santa Ana Architecture Workshop designed the bridge, which will also feature art by Â鶹Éç¹ú²úNation artists Carla Spence and Calvin Dawson

On Feb. 1, the municipality posted to its social channels that the initial pile-driving construction phase would continue until late February, with out-of-water foreshore construction slated for spring. 

This timeline may be adjusted depending on how long this work stoppage is. 

"We are continuing to monitor and will continue the work as efficiently as possible when we are able," the Bosa spokesperson said. 

*Please note that this story is being updated as construction progresses over time.

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