ʔapsč iik t̓ašii Multi-use Pathway - Timeline (Summer 2017 - 2022)

August:
Tree felling resumed, moving south from Long Beach, following the migratory bird window for the region.

Tree felling continued to move south toward Wick Road.

November:

• Plan for mitigating environmental impacts over winter completed.
• Amendments to the Detailed Impact Analysis (DIA) began following initial design and scope changes.

Tree felling concluded and clearing efforts moved on to removal of timber.

January:
Design options for bridges, elevated pathway sections, and escarpment were considered.

January to March: 
Amphibian pond winterization and egg mass surveys completed, including exclusion fencing installation.

February: 
Full pathway length cleared for construction, with the exception of some riparian areas and the Esowista corner which still require clearing.

Final design changes confirmed and trailbed construction tender package moves into final design stages.

Final round of DIA updates began for amendment.

November:
Budget 2016 announced additional $17 M for multi-use pathway project.

Two First Nation Monitor positions created.

February:
Environmental Monitoring (EM) and trailbed construction tenders posted.

First Nation wood milling contract awarded.

DIA amendment to be completed before construction award.

EM and construction tenders to be awarded.

Two full time First Nation Monitors to be hired.

Trailbed construction to begin, along with environmental monitoring. Work to be scheduled to avoid periods of highest risk to fisheries, breeding birds and amphibians.

Consultations with First Nations on visitor experience and restoration to begin.

Trailbed construction to continue.

Restoration Plan to be finalized.

Paving to begin in one coordinated effort for entire pathway.