Current access to the beach is very steep and limits accessibility. Part of this project will include an accessible trail to the Big Beach area. Expected completion: 2017 Beach Access Mats The District of Ucluelet will install wheelchair/stroller accessible beach mats for persons with mobility issues to provide an opportunity for accessibility at Big Beach. There will also be a signage component to the project to identify the accessibility feature. Expected completion: 2017 Terrace Beach Access Project The current trail to Terrace Beach is difficult to find and accessibility is poor. This project will rework the trail to Terrace Beach focusing on making it accessible and will include way-finding for tourists. Expected completion: 2017 Resort Municipality of Whistler Conference Centre Improvements Recent improvements have included the construction of an accessible lift to enable use of the stage area by people with disabilities. Other potential projects focused on accessibility improvements will be considered. Expected completion: 2017 Village Square Mall Rejuvenation This has been a multi-project undertaking which has included the construction of an accessible ramp from the Whistler Village Day lots to the Village entry at Village Gate Boulevard and accessibility improvements on the Cultural Connector. Future projects will include access gate improvements to facilitate pedestrian access and for those with disabilities, ramp improvements adjacent to the Whistler Conference Centre as well as to other areas. Expected completion: 2017
Current access to the beach is very steep and limits accessibility. Part of this project will include an accessible trail to the Big Beach area. Expected completion: 2017 Beach Access Mats The District of Ucluelet will install wheelchair/stroller accessible beach mats for persons with mobility issues to provide an opportunity for accessibility at Big Beach. There will also be a signage component to the project to identify the accessibility feature. Expected completion: 2017 Terrace Beach Access Project The current trail to Terrace Beach is difficult to find and accessibility is poor. This project will rework the trail to Terrace Beach focusing on making it accessible and will include way-finding for tourists. Expected completion: 2017 Resort Municipality of Whistler Conference Centre Improvements Recent improvements have included the construction of an accessible lift to enable use of the stage area by people with disabilities. Other potential projects focused on accessibility improvements will be considered. Expected completion: 2017 Village Square Mall Rejuvenation This has been a multi-project undertaking which has included the construction of an accessible ramp from the Whistler Village Day lots to the Village entry at Village Gate Boulevard and accessibility improvements on the Cultural Connector. Future projects will include access gate improvements to facilitate pedestrian access and for those with disabilities, ramp improvements adjacent to the Whistler Conference Centre as well as to other areas. Expected completion: 2017
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