The first phase of the City of Parksville's waterfront walkway replacement project will begin on Sept. 9 and is expected to be complete near the end of October.
An area of the walkway, about 375 square metres, or just over 4,000 square feet, adjacent to the waterfront gazebo and the sandcastles area will undergo replacement of timber decking and curbing, according to a news release by the city.
As well, the two long curved benches will be replaced. Subsequent phases over the next three to four years will see replacement of the entire waterfront walkway.
During the work, this section of the waterfront walkway will be closed to the public and park users will need to reroute through the Parksville Community Park.
Signs, fencing and barricades will indicate the work zone.