Wednesday, May 29, 2019

White Rock Update!

On Sunday, Nancy and I went to White Rock for a walk.  It was a beautiful day.  There were a lot of people walking the beach.
The replacement has started!


Signals for the pedestrian rail crossing.
They are 20 feet high.  The residents are not happy as the height is ridiculous!

Kayaking on the ocean

1938 Chevrolet
I don't know old cars, the license plate said it was a 1938 Chevrolet!
These Canadian geese are not spooked by walkers or joggers. 
The following updates have been provided by the White Rock Engineering Department. Please note all dates are estimates and subject to change.

MEMORIAL PARK
1. Washrooms should be open by this weekend.
2. Different railing options are currently being considered by the City Staff

RAILWAY CROSSINGS
1. All pedestrian rail crossings should be open by mid-June
2. After this is done, the City will apply to the Federal Government for a train whistle cessation. This is out of City control.

EAST BEACH PROMENADE
1. 98% complete
2. Should be open by mid-May (this didn't happen!)
3. Additional East Beach parking is being opened up
4. Access to East Beach is now open at the Finlay Crossing

PIER RECONSTRUCTION
1. 1st new pile driven in - May 17th 2019
2. The repair should be done and Pier open by Aug 31st 2019

WATER TREATMENT PLANT
1. Fully online as of April 2019
2. Arsenic and Manganese levels of treated water now below detection limits!

Charitible donations

I've been giving to friends charities who do walks, runs and many other fund raisers for charitable organizations.  Lately, the junk mai...