PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with the Local Government Act and the Community Charter that the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (“SLRD”) has proposed two bylaws: (1) Bralorne Sewer System Local Service Conversion and Establishment Bylaw No. 585, 1995, Amendment Bylaw No. 1594-2018 (“Bylaw No. 1594”) and (2) Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Bralorne Wastewater Treatment System Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1595-2018 (“Bylaw No. 1595”), together the “Bylaws”.

We have had reports of minor rockfall on Road 40 and the Highline Road, along with increased flow in some steep creeks in the area as a result of current and recent rainfall. Please exercise extra caution when travelling as the change of season weather increases driving hazards on some of our roads.
 

Gold Bridge bridge (Road 40) will be closed for repairs October 23 & 24, 2018 (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

Interior Roads has advised that it intends to undertake repairs to the Gold Bridge bridge on Road 40 on October 23 & 24, 2018. (Note: the repairs were originally scheduled for October 11 & 12, but have been rescheduled). 

The work requires a full closure of the bridge from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on October 23 & 24. Pedestrian traffic will be accommodated during this time for emergencies. 

September 27, 2018 UPDATE: Interior Roads has rescheduled its planned maintenance of the Gold Bridge bridge until October 23 & 24.  View the new notice.  

Gold Bridge bridge maintenance will take place October 11-12 23 - 24, 2018.

Road 40 will be closed at the Gold Bridge bridge from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on these dates. During the closure, pedestrian traffic will be accommodated for emergencies.

Please note that annual hydrant inspections will take place in Bralorne and Gold Bridge on Friday, September 28, 2018 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

There may be some disruptions to the water service including:

• Temporary reduced water pressure
• Temporary discoloration of water
• Intermittent water service interruptions 

Residents are asked to refrain from using washing machines during and immediately after flushing of the water system.

For more information, contact the Utilities and Environmental Services office at:

A small wildfire burning above Road 40 in the area of Jones Creek in SLRD Electoral Area A saw some growth yesterday. BC Wildfire Service is monitoring the fire and taking action to keep it above the hydro line and away from Road 40. No structures are at risk. There has been some debris roll downslope to Road 40 as a result of fire activity so please exercise extra caution when travelling through this section of road. 

The SLRD will update further as required.