Construction to Begin on Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Path

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), in partnership with the Town of Comox, Government of Canada, and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI), are pleased to announce that construction has begun on the Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Path (MUP).

Construction for this path will follow the Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project and will be completed at the same time along Lazo Road. Teams from both projects have been working on construction overlap to reduce impact to residents, avoid individual project delays, and find potential cost savings.

"The Lazo Greenway MUP represents another great collaboration with local, provincial and federal governments to improve an existing active transportation option in the Comox Valley," explains Edwin Grieve, Electoral Areas Services Committee Chair. "Accomplishing this project in line with the Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project ensures this work is completed in a more efficient manner while addressing two needs at once."

"Together with our community partners, we look forward to seeing the positive impact this trail will have on connecting communities and local neighbourhoods, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating safe, enjoyable spaces for everyone," said Comox Mayor, Nicole Minions. "This project also provides a valuable opportunity to enhance our greenways by removing invasive species and replanting with native vegetation, supporting local wildlife and ecosystems."

"We are excited to see that construction is getting underway for the Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Path," said the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. "We will keep working with our partners on projects that help people get around their communities easily and conveniently."

The upgraded path will extend from Butchers Road to Sand Pines Drive and will help residents and visitors connect to MacDonald Wood Park, Goose Spit, Lazo Marsh, and Point Holmes by foot or bike. The path will vary in width along the designed route to minimize environmental impacts and includes dedicated bike lanes along Lazo Road from Simba Road to Sand Pines. A pedestrian crossing at Sand Pines Drive has been installed to increase public safety.

For more information and project details on the Lazo Greenway MUP, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/LazoMUP.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K'ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.

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CVRD Media Contact:

Mark Harrison
Manager of Parks
T: 250-334-6067

Town of Comox Media Contact:

Nicole Minions
Mayor
T: 250-339-2202

Government of Canada Media Contact:

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
T: 613-960-9251
Toll free: 1-877-250-7154
Email: [email protected]
Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada

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