South end of Strathcona Park between Raymur Avenue and Chess Street

Mar 9, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026

Starting in March 2026, the City of Vancouver will be completing critical sewer renewals at the south end of Strathcona Park between Raymur Avenue and Chess Street. In late 2023, the sewer pipe running underneath the south side of Strathcona Park experienced a leak. Crews responded immediately, and as temporary solution an overground bypass was installed to maintain service to residents and businesses. The overground bypass was maintained while crews determined the best way to preserve the Cottonwood Community Garden and maintain park conditions. The city will use trenchless construction method to install the new pipe underground. This work will require crews to excavate access pits at both ends of the park (see map on the attached page) and use specialized equipment to install the new pipes with minimum surface disturbance.