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A logging project on lands adjacent to the Town boundary in the south end is moving ahead and the public is being advised that early work has started to reactivate a section of logging road.
The Town supported Stz'uminus First Nation by approving their request as announced earlier this year in July.
Stz'uminus First Nation holds a license from the BC government to harvest Crown woodlots adjacent to Ladysmith's boundary and approached the Town for permission to reactivate and upgrade a former logging road located within our greenspace.
The road has been used by the community for recreation activities and the decision by Council was made following careful consideration of the request.
As part of the agreement to reactivate the road, Stz'uminus will build a new 365 metre community trail in Town parkland which follows a ridgeline and provides several scenic viewpoints.
This new trail route bypasses the logging road and connects Russell Road to the Stocking Lake Trail, as well as to a broader network stretching to Heart Lake and the Holland Creek Trail loop.
The contractor hired by Stz'uminus is on site this week. Construction to upgrade the road within the Town's boundary will begin in the coming days and this phase is expected to continue until mid to late November depending on the weather.
Upgrades include widening the right-of-way and road surface, installation of culverts to restore and/or maintain natural drainage patterns and as well as resurfacing.
This work within our boundary may require some trees to be cut down by the contractor and any fallen timbers will become property of the Town. The actual logging activities will not take place on municipal land.
Town staff will also continue to monitor the road construction ensuring the contractor completes the work in keeping with the terms set by Council.
Construction and road upgrades within the Town's boundary will only take place 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Signage has also been posted at all entrance points, including our news release and FAQs. The public is asked to obey signs and notices regarding restricted access for safety reasons.
Any questions regarding the new community trail can be directed to info@ladysmith.ca, or by calling Infrastructure Services at 250.245.6445.
Further inquiries specifically about the reactivated logging road can be sent to Erik Holbek by emailing erik@econ.ca.
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