Plans coming together for key road, waterfront project in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH — The town of Qualicum Beach has formalized ambitious plans to drastically overhaul the lower Memorial Ave. and waterfront areas.
The project includes a complete revamp of Memorial Ave., including a pedestrian path between the waterfront and downtown, according to director of planning Luke Sales.
“It’s an awkward road, it’s not a safe place to walk, it’s not a safe place to ride your bike,” Sales said. “In order to connect the downtown to the beach, we need to overhaul that whole corridor.”
He said wide-ranging utility upgrades and beautification along the stretch of Memorial Ave. will modernize the critical link from the east into the Town’s downtown core. A roundabout is also a part of the package at Highway 19-A.