Help shape the identity of Lynn Valley Town Centre

Plan to get involved and have your say on the future of Lynn Valley Town Centre. Here's how!

The planning process to further shape and refine Lynn Valley Town Centre is set to begin. Here’s how you can take part:

Drop by the Information Booth at Lynn Valley Days, Saturday, May 25 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Participate Online at identity.dnv.org (from June 1 to July 5)
Attend our Open Houses. Please attend one of our upcoming events (drop-in format):

Saturday, June 1 (2:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Lynn Valley Rec Centre - 3590 Mountain Highway

Wednesday, June 5 (4:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Lynn Valley Library (Community Room) - 1277 Lynn Valley Road

Saturday, June 8 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Argyle Secondary - 1131 Frederick Road

Wednesday, June 12 (6:00 pm - 9:30 pm)
Argyle Secondary - 1131 Frederick Road

Be sure to visit identity.dnv.org for further information.
 

Seniors Taking Action: Rightsizing Your Home on the North Shore

May 29, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Acitivty Centre

Attend this workshop May 29, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Acitivty Centre. For more details click here. Spaces are limited, so please rsvp to Joanne at 604-988-6757 or email community.dev.pm@gmail.com.

Paving season is upon us

The 2013 paving schedule has been released

The 2013 paving schedule for the District has been released. For details on current paving projects and to see the list of street on the 2013 paving schedule click here. Paving is scheduled to begin on Kirkstone Road (Rufus Drive to Lynn Valley Road) Thursday, May 16. It is expected to take a week to complete.

Watermain installation - West Queens Road

Work begins May 13

The District will be installing a new watermain on West Queens Road, from Lonsdale Avenue to Mahon Avenue. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, May 13 and is expected to be completed by July 6. Please note, there will be no parking allowed on the street of the affected area, between 7:00a.m. and 5:00p.m., during construction. Further details are available here.

Construction advisory

Underground power installation at the top of Mountain Highway

The District's Utilities Department will be installing underground power from the access gate at the top of Mountain Highway to the Mountain Highway water reservoirs. Work is scheduled to occur between May 20 and May 31. Please be aware, access may be restricted at times and delays are expected. Cyclists are asked to dismount, and pedestrians with dogs are asked to keep them on leash. Please use caution when in the construction area and follow all signs and flag person directions. Thank you for your patience as the District carries out this important work.

Connecting with you

Community Report in the mail to all District residences

Watch for the District's Community Report delivered soon to your mailbox. Inside is a glimpse of what has been keeping the District busy and some of our major achievements over the past year: the budget direction dialogue, OCP implementation, sustainability initiatives, infrastructure improvements, new recreational amenities, and more.

New William Griffin Community Recreation Centre

Project now in preliminary design phase

The New William Griffin Community Recreation Centre project is now in the preliminary design phase and construction is expected to begin in early 2014, with completion anticipated by the end of 2015.
For more information on this project, including the latest updates, please visit www.dnv.org/newwgcrc.

Garbage, green can and recycling collection reminder

Pick up can occur any time between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Garbage, green can and recycling must be at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on your regular pick up day. Routes sometimes change and pick up can occur any time between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. If Yard Trimmings aren't there when the crew picks up your garbage, they may not be back to that street to collect them later in the day. For more information on garbage, yard trimmings and recycling collection please click here.

Lynn Creek Bridge Construction

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is conducting rivet replacement and maintenance coating on Lynn Creek Bridge. Work is scheduled to occur between May 1 and July 15. Night lane closures are expected for a 1-week period in the first week of June. For details click here. For additional information, contact Scott MacDonald, with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at 250-248-7530 or Mark MacKave with Clara Industrial Services Limited at 604-859-8608.  

Stay pool-safe this season

Residents are reminded to exercise caution around pools

Summer-like weather is just around the corner. As our thoughts turn to fun in the sun, we’d like to remind you to stay safe when you’re enjoying backyard pools. Visit the Health Canada or Red Cross websites for pool safety tips for you and your children.

An important reminder that District Bylaw #7353 requires that when repairing or constructing a pool you must have a valid building permit. Outdoor pools as well as spas and hot tubs must be enclosed with a fence and self-closing, self-latching gate. In lieu of a fence, spas and hot tubs may have a locking cover to prevent unauthorized access to the water. Each property owner/property occupier is responsible for maintaining the fence, gate and/or locking cover in good working order. For more information on District Bylaw 7353, please contact our Building General Enquiries line at 604-990-2480 or email building@dnv.org.

Grant Connell Tennis Centre Expansion Project

Construction update for May

Project update: The past few weeks have seen lots of work happening behind the scenes and this work is now starting to show on-site. The final supports for the tennis court building are now in place, and the roof and walls will follow soon. Look for the tennis courts, and the Link building which houses the mezzanine viewing area, changing rooms, and a practice court, to start to take shape in early May. The Link building provides the connection between the current courts and the new three court expansion. For more information on this project, including regular updates, please visit www.dnv.org/gctennis.

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Attention Upper Lynn Valley Residents

Crews will be vapour testing the sewer and sanitary system in your area throughout May

District staff will be vapour testing the storm and sanitary sewer systems in the Lynn Valley area throughout May. Crews will be working between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm. Vapour testing is a method used to assess the condition and connectivity of sewer systems. The results help identify areas where upgrades may be required. For more details click here.

Watermain Cleaning

Flushing watermains is necessary to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the water distribution system.

Watermains in the City Zone and C1 Zone area will be cleaned between March 25 and May 31, 2013 (view maps of affected areas here). Cleaning will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday for most neighbourhoods. For more details on watermain cleaning and for regular updates click here.