Squamish Access Society

Squamish Access Society

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The Squamish Access Society is dedicated to working on behalf of climbers to protect public access to the climbing areas of the greater Squamish region, to engage as responsible stewards of the climbing environment, and to advocate for access to quality self-propelled recreation. Our work encompasses all the major climbing disciplines.

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  • July 7, 2007 · Filed under: Community, General;

    The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has released extensive plans regarding an application for a ski resort on Brohm Ridge.

    Proposed development will extend from Brohm Ridge to the highway and will include areas close to and around both Brohm and Cat Lakes.

    Further information is available at http://savegaribaldi.org.

    Master Plan South

    Master Plan South - click to view larger image

    The project encompasses 4,901 hectares. Close to 1,500 single family homes, 825 townhouses, 1,717 condos, and 1,717 hotel units will be built within the project boundaries, which will also include an additional 2 golf courses on either side of the highway. Additional maps from the EAO website are included below (click on the image to view the full-size PDF file from EAO’s website).

    Please visit the EAO’s website for detailed information about the proposal.

    The EAO is accepting public comment on the application until August 5th, 2007: “form letters, petitions or other submissions only stating a position for or against the project cannot be considered”. Please send your comments to:

    eaoinfo@gov.bc.ca and use the subject heading: Garibaldi at Squamish

    or

    Graeme McLaren
    Project Assessment Director
    Environmental Assessment Office
    PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt
    Victoria, BC V8W 9V1
    Fax (250) 387-2208

    Area 13 North Brohm Lake - click for larger image

    Area 13 North Brohm Lake - click for larger image

    Neighbourhoods - click for larger image

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