District of Squamish Acquires Strategic Hunter Property

The District of Squamish has reached a purchase agreement with Richard J. Hunter to acquire two parcels of property that will provide significant opportunities for the future. The parcels are located strategically between Hospital Hill, Valleycliffe, and the Upper Mamquam Blind Channel. The property closed on December 18, 2012.

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<p> “This is a very worthwhile investment for Squamish, enabling us to secure access to a trail currently referred to as the ‘Hunter Trail’ or ‘Valleycliffe Connector Trail’, a key east-west pedestrian connection between downtown and the residential areas of Valleycliffe and Hospital Hill,” says District of Squamish Mayor Rob Kirkham. “Options can now be explored to improve the safety of this trail for the enhanced use of residents.”</p>
<p>This trail provides a shorter route to downtown from Valleycliffe and Hospital Hill than the paved Corridor Trail does, therefore use of the private trail has been high. Safety issues on the trail have been a concern though, and the District now has the ability to look at options to improve this aspect. Future improvements to the trail will be considered during the 2013 budget process, and Council will look at officially naming the trail in the New Year.</p>
<p>“I’d like to express appreciation to Mr. Hunter for recognizing the value of his property to the community, and assisting in making this purchase possible,” continues Mayor Kirkham.</p>
<p>The District purchased the two pieces of property for $70,300.</p>

December 20, 2012