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Ogden Point breakwater closed to public as rails go in

by Railman

Feb 4, 2013

Work to install handrails along the length of the Ogden Point breakwater begins this week and is expected to last close to eight weeks.

During installation of the aluminum and stainless-steel railing, the public will have no access to the popular walkway along the upper level of the breakwater.

“We are hoping to have this complete by late March,” said Curtis Grad, president and chief executive officer of the non-profit Greater Victoria Harbour Authority.

Access to the lower level will be restricted in stages, with the south side expected to be open first to anglers and other users prior to the top level, Grad said Monday.

The harbour authority is paying for the project, anticipated to cost $400,000 to $500,000.

The idea of installing handrails on the 1916 breakwater has horrified some users and been applauded by others.

Opponents say railings are unnecessary and will ruin the view and feeling of freedom people experience when wa...See More

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