Downtown New Westminster is finally getting back access to some of the Waterfront. For years, the construction of the two high-rise buildings prevented access between Pier Park and the New Westminster Quay.
Even though the large towers block much of our view down the Fraser River, we always supported the construction. When we arrived in the city in 1996, the area was a parking lot on the site of former canneries. It was ugly and derelect.
The Pier West development will help make downtown a better place. The hundreds of new residents will ensure better business environment and generate new opportunities. The developer has even provided the city with additional park space.
Not all of the amenities are complete, but the path towards the front of the buildings was opened on June 30th. For the first time today, I walked and saw where there will be future park benches and places to relax. What a great new area to enjoy a view of the river!
I'm happy that over the remainder of the year, the city of New Westminster will continue to complete the park space. It will make our summers even more enjoyable!
