A new parking lot in the Brunswick Point area is being designed to alleviate illegal parking and traffic problems caused by people wanting to access a popular walking trail.
The Agricultural Advisory Committee recently got an update from City of Delta staff on the design phase of the parking lot that will be located on River Road near the intersection of 30B.
The gravel parking lot is proposed to have 30 stalls.
The committee was told that staff have met with residents in the surrounding neighbourhood but, despite positive feedback, concerns are still being raised.
Once those concerns have been addressed, construction may begin.
Committee members noted concerns about parking on the far west side of River Road should also be addressed.
Due to safety concerns, the city last year installed no parking signs on the road near the popular nature trail, but only where parking was never allowed in the first place.
It was aimed at curbing parallel-parked cars blocking driveways and farm vehicles from accessing the road.
A staff report at the time noted the dike trail has been a popular destination for recreational users over the years, with a notable increase as a result of the pandemic.
Staff reviewed the possibility of a parking area at the south end of 34 Street, but it wasn’t seen as a viable option due to a number of reasons including its narrow width and large ditches, no ability for vehicles to turn around and the shared road ownership with the Tsawwassen First Nation.
Staff then proposed constructing a new parking area at River Road West at 30B Street and also limiting existing on-street parking.
