Notice of Work - 100 Block of Baker Street Watermain Replacement

NOTICE OF WORKPHASE II - 100 BLOCK BAKER STREET WATERMAIN UPGRADESThe water utility crews from the City of Nelson will be replacing the watermain on the 100 Block of Baker Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 9th and is expected to last ...

Pier Project Update - May 1st, 2023

Pier Project update for Spring 2023

As the warm weather quickly moves in to welcome the month of May, many changes have taken place down at the waterfront.

The new pier is quickly taking shape with the floor boards being completed and the railings installed...

Pier Project Update - March 28th, 2023

Crews have returned to the foot of Baker Street over the last few weeks and work will progress though spring and summer, with completion of the project scheduled for early fall. 

 Currently, the following work is underway:

Interior deck bo...

Pier Project Update March 2023

With our target of July 2023 in mind for the completion of the Nelson Pier project, contractors are gearing up to start work onsite at the foot of Hall Street once again. 

Look for the arrival of the barge setting up alongside the pier for assista...

December 23rd, 2022 - Year End Update

As the snow settles over the Pier worksite and we head in to the holidays, North Mountain Construction has cleaned up the worksite at the bottom of Hall Street and demobilized for a winter site closure.

While you may see some decking work still being compl...

October 12, 2022 - update on Pier Project

You may have noticed a GWIL crane on the construction site in the last week. The crane is assisting in the install of the steel beams on the steel pilings. 

MarWest recently completed the install of the storm sewer tie-in with the City storm line....

August 26, 2022 Pier Update

Here is the latest Pier Project update for the week of August 22, 2022

In early August, North Mountain Construction poured concrete in the Ladybird display building walls and strip footings.

 Here is the Ladybird display building walls and footings...

August 5, 2022 - Update on Pier Project

Graham  Marine continued installing the pilings. They have now demobilized from the site, leaving one barge for the welder to continue work.

The site for the Ladybird display building was prepared and the concrete footings were placed.

The rebar an...

June 28, 2022 - Update on Pier Project

Work at the pier has continued to progress steadily since the last project update.  Graham Marine has finished the pier deconstruction and has removed the existing piles:

Photo showing pier deconstruction.

Photo showing pile removal.

Work has starte...

Work has begun on the new pier!

The project replacement project is underway with site works proceeding last week.  The site and laydown area has been fenced and the work trailer is present on site.  Please observe all construction signage when travelling adjacent to th...

Work on the Hall Street Pier Project Set to Begin

Work on the Hall Street Pier Project Set to Begin

May 13, 2022

Nelson, BC - The City has been working to create opportunities to improve the current City pier, located at the foot of Hall Street and the waterfront. It was identified several years ago that t...