Paradise Trails Community Benefits Package
A generous Community Benefits Package has been offered to the District of Squamish which still awaits DoS Staff approval. The Community Benefits package includes the following:
- Affordable Housing Contribution - $100,000
- High Speed Internet - $150,000 for Paradise Valley installation of a building and technical equipment to deliver reliable high speed internet services at a competitive rates.
- Upgrade to Bailey Bridge - A $250,000 upgrades to the Hydro Bridge (Bailey bridge) includes an automatic signalizations system for traffic control.
- Community Emergency Hazard Call Alarm System - A $30,000 contribution to an automated river gauge emergency dial out system. (This system is to be used for all of Squamish as well)
- Squamish Equestrian Youth Fund - A $40,000 donation to the Squamish Foundation for bursaries to children and young people for equestrian lessons.
- Paradise Valley Road Improvements - $550,000 in costs for paving Paradise Valley Road extension from the current end of pavement to the north end of the Paradise Trails development.
- Public Riding and Hiking Trails - $803,500 (estimated) 8 kilometers of new publicly accessible riding & hiking trails along the Chiasmus River Trails.
- Fire Hydrant with Upgrades - $100,000. Paradise Valley upgrades to the District Water System including fire hydrant access to residents of Paradise Valley.
- Equestrian Facility - A covenanted Community Use Agreement between the District of Squamish and Paradise Trails guarantees community access to the Paradise Trails Equestrian Centre.
- Emergency Services/Shelter Contribution - $50,000 contribution for Emergency Services.
- Paradise Valley Volunteer Fire Department Contribution - $200,000
