R.W. Bruhn Bridge Project

We have a new public parking plan that will launch this sunny season and provide parking for visitors and residents accessing the Sicamous Beach Park and using the Finlayson Street Boat Launch.

Please note that our public works team is preparing these lots to be suitable for public parking. We will continue to provide updates on when the parking lots are available to visitors and residents.

Sicamous Beach Park Parking

• CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: Parking is available for standard vehicles Main Street Landing. The parking is located on the south side of Young Crescent.
• CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: Parking is available at the parking lot on Silver Sands Road.
• PENDING COMPLETION: Overflow parking for standard vehicles will be available at the district-owned lot on Silver Sands Road.
• PENDING COMPLETION: There will be two standard vehicle parking lots at the west end of Finlayson Street.

Finlayson Street Boat Launch Truck & Trailer Parking

• CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: Primary truck and trailer parking is available at 217 Finlayson Street (Finlayson Place parking lot).
• PENDING COMPLETION: Overflow truck and trailer parking will be available at the district-owned lot on Silver Sands Road.

Paid parking options are offered by local businesses for those looking for overnight or multi-day parking.

Background:

The Province will compensate the District of Sicamous for the temporary loss of 19 standard vehicle parking stalls and the permanent loss of 36 truck and trailer parking stalls.

Finlayson Street Boat Launch

The Finlayson Street Boat Launch is located south of the R.W. Bruhn Bridge. The launch is expected to remain operational and open to the public during much of the project, although some temporary closures are anticipated in February 2026. The District of Sicamous will communicate if/when closures are scheduled.

Sicamous Beach Park

The Sicamous Beach Park will remain open to the public for the duration of the project. The contractor will keep a designated pedestrian walkway open throughout the project for those wishing to access the Beach Park from Finlayson Street, except for when hazardous overhead work is occurring. We will provide as much notice as possible!

May 1, 2025 Update: Pedestrian access to the Sicamous Beach Park from Finlayson Street will be open periodically! Please note that if critical work must be performed on weekends, flaggers will be positioned to temporary hold access (for around 10 minutes).

The Sicamous Beach Park can also be accessed via Silver Sands Road, where parking is available.

As part of this essential infrastructure upgrade, construction work will take place during the daytime and evening hours, which may result in increased noise levels in the surrounding area.

Noise can be expected near the bridge site and at Two Mile as trucks haul material to Harvey Pit.

Construction Noise Exemption

To allow the project to be completed efficiently and on schedule, the District of Sicamous has granted an exemption to the Good Neighbour Bylaw for the duration of the bridge replacement. This exemption permits construction noise during hours that would typically be restricted under the bylaw.

The exemption is necessary to ensure that work can be completed without delay and that safety standards are met. The bridge replacement is an important infrastructure project aimed at improving transportation and safety for the community.

What to Expect

• Duration: Construction noise may occur during both daytime and evening hours.
• Noise Levels: While every effort will be made to minimize disruption, some noise is expected due to machinery, equipment and construction activities.

We recognize that construction noise can be disruptive, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to complete this important project. The District of Sicamous is committed to keeping the community informed and minimizing any inconvenience.

If you have any questions or concerns about the project or the noise exemption, please contact the project management team using the information below.

The R.W. Bruhn Bridge project is registered with BC Infrastructure Benefits (BCIB). Please express your interest in employment through the BCIB website.

Employment opportunities may also be available through the Splatsin Development Corporation.