Nearly $58.7 million in Squamish transportation projects lack confirmed funding, including the proposed second entrance to downtown and improvements to the Mamquam Road–Highway 99 intersection, according to the District’s draft 2027–2036 financial plan.
The unfunded capital projects list identifies eight projects totalling $58,657,000. The District says they remain priorities, but will not be incorporated into the financial plan bylaw until an approved funding source is identified.
Potential sources include development cost charges, grants, reserves, borrowing and other revenues. The years shown in the unfunded table indicate proposed timing, rather than funded construction commitments. The largest item is $23.55 million for the Pemberton–Laurelwood bridge, with $10.65 million listed in 2029 and $12.9 million in 2030. The proposed crossing would provide another entrance to downtown across the Mamquam Blind Channel.
A separate funded bridge entry lists $350,000 each in 2027 and 2028, followed by $100,000 each in 2029 and 2030. Those allocations are separate from the $23.55 million on the unfunded list.
The Squamish Reporter reported in October that a District Crown land application anticipated construction for the second entrance to Downtown Squamish beginning in 2029, subject to environmental approvals and other requirements. That proposed schedule does not establish that construction funding has been secured.
Another $10 million is listed as unfunded for downtown entrance transportation upgrades in 2032. The Mamquam Road–Highway 99 intersection improvements account for $7.75 million, shown in 2033. The Reporter had also previously reported that an October District report identified safety and capacity problems at the Mamquam intersection, but said the province had made no commitment to design or deliver improvements. The intersection falls under provincial jurisdiction.
The remaining unfunded projects are walking and cycling improvements:
- Government Road, Depot Road to Eagle Run Boulevard: $2.6 million, listed in 2028.
- Westway active transportation upgrades: $2.45 million, spread across 2028, 2029 and 2031.
- Third Avenue active transportation upgrade: $4.407 million, split between 2029 and 2031.
- Government Road, Garibaldi Way to the Mamquam River: $2.75 million, split between 2029 and 2031.
- Government Road, Eagle Run Boulevard to Garibaldi Way: $5.15 million, split between 2031 and 2033.
The District introduced the unfunded category in 2025 to show long-term capital priorities and its intention to pursue financing. Projects can remain on that list until funding is confirmed.
