SLRD - Squamish-Lillooet Regional District

06/12/2026

Community Update #16 for the Place Glacier Outburst Flood Hazard is now available. The Evacuation Alert for the Gates Lake and Poole Creek area remains in effect.

SLRD contractors have completed repairs to the Place Creek water channel embankment that was damaged in the outburst that occurred last year. This channel repair work is intended to restore risk levels to residences at valley bottom to what they were prior to the 2024 outburst event by maintaining Place Creek’s historical flow toward Poole Creek. The repairs are not intended to create a new watercourse or transfer flood risk from one area to another.

Read the full update: https://www.slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/news-notices/community-update-16-place-glacier-hazard

06/11/2026

🌱 Supporting Recovery in the Gun Lake Area

Fire-affected landowners recently received native plants and restoration support through the Riparian Recovery 2023 Wildfire Rebuilding Direction program.

Hosted by the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the plant distribution day supports riparian restoration and long-term recovery efforts following wildfire impacts.

Thank you to everyone helping restore these important ecosystems. 🌿

For more information about this program, visit: https://www.slrd.bc.ca/emergency-program/recovery/downton-lake-wildfire-recovery-2023/riparian-area

06/11/2026

Rain barrels can be used to capture and store rainwater from your roof! 🌧️ It’s perfect for watering trees, lawns, gardens, and indoor plants.

Here’s what to look for when choosing a rain barrel:
✅Overflow to storm drain
✅Childproof opening
✅Garden hose connection
✅Faucet for filling watering cans
✅Screen to keep out debris and breeding mosquitoes

Important: Rainwater isn’t treated, it should not be used for drinking, cooking, or bathing.

06/10/2026

🚜 It's construction season in the SLRD.
Before you dig, make sure you know what's underground. BC 1 Call is hosting a free webinar on June 18 covering the locate request process, safe digging practices, and tips for homeowners and contractors.

Whether you're planning a landscaping project, fence installation, deck build, or excavation work, this webinar can help you avoid costly damage, service disruptions, and safety risks.

See the original BC 1 Call post for details.

📢 WEBINAR 8-9am, June 18, 2026: Before You Break Ground - What you need to know to dig smart and safe. Register here: https://buff.ly/EalBCQc

Join us for this free webinar featuring 5️⃣ on the locate request process. Expect an hour packed with practical information, user-friendly tips, and plenty of time for your important questions.

What You’ll Learn:
👉 The essential “Three Steps to Safety” every excavator and homeowner should know
👉 New 2026 BC 1 Call service enhancements and how your feedback will help shape even more
👉 What BC Hydro and FortisBC want you to know to optimize locate request quality, timing, and communication
👉 Answers to your important questions from a diverse panel of five industry experts

Hear directly from BC Hydro and FortisBC damage prevention professionals, who lead fulfillment of locate requests across the province.

Featured Expert Panel:
🏆 Jimmy Yip, Damage Prevention Manager, FortisBC
🏆 Julie Patterson, Work Leader, Underground Locate Centre, BC Hydro

BC 1 Call Presenting Team:
🪏 Donna Grant, President, BC 1 Call
🪏 Afsana Akhand, Manager, Operations and Administration, BC 1 Call
🪏 Dhanya Devi, Contact Centre Team Lead, BC 1 Call

Get ahead of the risks before you break ground, with this BC 1 Call webinar.

06/09/2026

📢 Contracting Opportunities - the SLRD is seeking proposals for two upcoming projects:

Request for Proposals: Gates Lake Potable Water Project
📅 Closing: July 3, 2026

Request for Proposals: Next-Generation 9-1-1 Readiness Engagement
📅 Closing: June 15, 2026

View details and submission information at: SLRD.bc.ca/contracting

06/08/2026

Community Update #15 for the Place Glacier Outburst Flood Hazard

The Evacuation Alert for the Gates Lake and Poole Creek area remains in effect. This update includes the latest information on glacier monitoring, emergency embankment repairs, community preparedness measures, and the free sandbagging station available at Gates Lake Community Park.

Residents in the Alert area are encouraged to review their emergency plans, prepare grab-and-go bags, and stay informed through official SLRD communications. Members of the public are also urged to stay away from Place Creek, Poole Creek, streambanks, culverts, and other water channels, as rapidly changing conditions, erosion, and debris may create hazardous conditions.

Read the full update: https://www.slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/news-notices/community-update-15-place-glacier-hazard

Sign up for SLRD Alert to receive emergency notifications by phone, text message, and email: www.slrd.bc.ca/slrdalert

06/08/2026

🚧 Bralorne Sewer Main Replacement Begins June 8, 2026

Replacement of the Marmot Crescent sewer main in Bralorne is now underway and is expected to be completed by the end of June.

🛠️ Work hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5 pm

Residents can expect some temporary noise and dust while work is taking place. We appreciate your patience as this important infrastructure improvement is completed.

Learn more: SLRD.bc.ca

06/08/2026

🎬 Filming Notice

The SLRD has been advised that BS2 Productions Inc. will be filming at locations in Britannia Beach and the Squamish Valley in June.

Residents can view the location-specific Resident Notification Letters for details about filming activities, traffic impacts, and contact information:

📍 747 Mineral Creek Crescent, Britannia Beach — June 12, 2026
📍 13800 Squamish Valley Road — June 15–17, 2026
📍 12975 Squamish Valley Road — June 18–19, 2026

For more information, visit: https://www.slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/news-notices/film-notification-three-locations-area-d-june-12-19-2026

06/07/2026

An Evacuation Alert has been issued for properties in the Poole Creek / Gates Lake area of Electoral Area C due to the risk of overland flooding and debris flooding associated with a potential glacial lake outburst.

Data collected from the Place Glacier hazard monitoring system indicates that the glacial lake has reached approximately the same volume observed prior to the 2025 outburst event, with an estimated depth of approximately 24 metres. Given the potential threat to public safety and the possibility of impacts to life and safety, residents and property owners in the affected area should be prepared to leave the area on short notice.

The SLRD has issued an Evacuation Alert for the following properties listed on this evacuation notice: https://www.slrd.bc.ca/emergency-program/emergency-alerts-orders/evacuation-alert-area-c-place-glacier-outburst-flood-risk