News
Province-funded Squamish Adventure Centre revitalization set to begin
Tourism Squamish virtual visitor centre open during renovationsFebruary 13, 2023 Construction will soon begin on the revitalization plan for the Squamish Adventure Centre (SAC) made possible through Tourism Dependent Community funding… Read More
Council to hear about FortisBC Temporary Use Permit applications at February 14 Committee of the Whole
The District of Squamish has received Temporary Use Permit (TUP) applications from FortisBC for 1) a workforce lodge on private land to support temporary workforce lodging and 2) a temporary… Read More
Gas leak shuts down Government Road near Centennial Way; Residents advised to shelter in place
Site of the road closure Update: 3:35 p. m. FortisBC has advised that the gas leak has been capped and there are no further public safety concerns. Read More
Efforts to bypass Queens Way lift station successful; community efforts helped mitigate environmental impacts
Map shows the alignment of the sanitary forcemain from the Downtown lift station to the Queens Way lift station. Read More
District crews urgently working to create a bypass for failed Queens Way Lift Station to avoid major impacts to public or environment
Some sanitary wastewater has entered the Squamish Estuary; Residents and businesses asked to reduce water use to help minimize impact Map shows the alignment of the sanitary forcemain from the Main Street… Read More
Detour and resident water reduction requested during emergency Queens Way sanitary sewer work
(January 14, 2023, 10:30 a. m. ) District of Squamish crews are on scene at the Queens Way sanitary lift station where emergency work is underway. Read More
Emergency sewer repairs on Main Street beginning January 14
The District of Squamish Utilities Department will be completing an emergency sanitary sewer repair on Main Street this weekend from approximately 10 p. m. Read More
Special weather statement in effect for Howe Sound
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Howe Sound. Coastal flooding is expected to impact low-lying areas near the immediate coast Tuesday morning. Read More
New parking restrictions introduced to improve snow and ice clearing
December 9, 2022 Public safety is the driving force behind a recent change to winter parking regulations on some streets in Squamish. Read More
Further complications in Mamquam Road sewer project delay completion
December 7, 2022 The project to upgrade the main sewer line under Highway 99 connecting both sides of Mamquam Road has been delayed again due to new complications of installing the… Read More