| Grand total of infrastructure investments: |
$44.9 M |
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| Infrastructure projects: |
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| Kootenay National Park |
| Project descriptions: |
| Kootenay NP - Flood 2013 Protection of Lake Louise Campground and Lake Louise Waste Water Treatment Plan |
$1.1 M |
| Flood protection of campground and waste water treatment plant. |
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| Kootenay NP - Emergency Flood Response: Bridges Campgrounds and Day Use Areas |
$2.5 M |
| This project replaced the bridges lost in the 2012 floods. A new trail bridge went in across Vermilion River (Paint Pots Bridge) for access to the brilliant ochre Paint Pots for day visitors and the iconic Rockwall trail for hikers and backpackers last summer. The trail bridge for access to Stanley Glacier, popular with day hikers and visitors keen to join one of Parks Canada’s popular Burgess Shale guided hikes, was also replaced last year. |
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| Kootenay NP - Sinclair Canyon Site Rehabilitation |
$4.1 M |
| This project will replace lighting, sidewalks and railings from the park’s south gate, through the impressive narrow canyon, to the Radium Hot Springs pools, offering a safer walk and improved park experience for visitors. Engineering assessment and design work is planned for this year with construction taking place in 2016. |
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| Kootenay NP - South Entrance Gate Rehabilitation |
$1.6 M |
| Work on the park’s south gate, and southern-most entrance to the UNESCO Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site (WHS), will better meet visitor needs, improve traffic flow and provide a more positive welcome to the park and WHS. Redesign work will take place this year to support project work in future years. |
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| Kootenay NP - Hwy 93 South Rock/Soil Slope Stabilization |
$1 M |
| Several locations in the south end of the park have been identified at high risk of rockfall and slope erosion. Scaling along highway cliff faces reduces the chance of unexpected rockfall and increases highway safety. Work will begin this fall. |
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| Kootenay NP - Hwy 93 South Paving |
$29.4 M |
| Paving is currently underway on a 13 km section of Highway 93 South in Kootenay, between McLeod Meadows and Settlers Road. This project includes paving, guardrail replacement, slope stabilisation and drainage work to ensure safe and reliable road infrastructure for motorists. |
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| Kootenay NP - Radium Hot Springs Facility Rehabilitation |
$1.3 M |
| This investment will renew the iconic 1950s Aquacourt, a federally recognized heritage building, while retaining its commemorative integrity. Upgrades include replacement of the leaking roof and structural repairs to Radium Hot Springs Facility, as well as replacement of flooring in the lobby, locker rooms and hallways. Interior work is anticipated to begin this fall. |
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| Kootenay NP - Radium Hot Springs Mechanical/Electrical Systems Rehabilitation |
$3 M |
| Rehabilitate the heating, plumbing, electrical systems that are aging and in poor condition. These upgrades will reduce the system operating costs and increase efficiency. |
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| Kootenay NP - Radium Hot Springs Naturalization |
$400 K |
| Restoration and interpretation of source of hot springs to enhance the authenticity of the hot springs experience for visitors, connecting them to the natural and cultural significance of these healing waters. |
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| Kootenay NP - Radium Hot Springs Site Repairs |
$1.4 M |
| Redesign and repairs to the exterior infrastructure, including stairs, walkways, landscaping and exterior lighting, and installation of a wheelchair ramp. |
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| Kootenay NP - Ecological Connectivity: the Highway 93S Wildlife Crossing in Kootenay National Park |
$171 K |
| The final component of Phase I of the Conservation and Restoration funded Wildlife Crossings Project, this Wildlife Crossings themed pedestrian underpass located at the Radium Hot Springs Pools will improve visitors understanding of the crossing structures and supports Canada's National Conservation Plan by taking concrete action to connect Canadians to nature. |
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| Site Description: |
| Established in 1920, Kootenay National Park represents the south-western region of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. From glacier-clad peaks along the Continental Divide to the semi-arid grasslands of the Rocky Mountain Trench, where cactus grows, this park is home to a rich diversity of landscapes and ecology. Over 340,000 visitors come to this park every year. Visitors can wind their way along a 90-minute scenic drive through the mountains with stops to take in short walks to fascinating geologic features such as Marble Canyon, the iron-red Paint Pots mineral ponds and Numa Falls, and pull-offs along rivers and viewpoints. Visitors can also enjoy backcountry camping along the Rockwall – a multi-day trail in the Rockies or relax in one of three front country campgrounds. |
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| * Please note that the sum of individual project values may not equal the grand total indicated at the top of this document due to standard rounding errors. |
