Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Path

Background

• Project Highlights

  • Over the years, a community need for a larger and more accessible path along Lazo Road has grown and became a priority to the CVRD and Town of Comox.
  • In summer 2022, the CVRD was successful in its application to the Federal Active Transportation Fund, which will support up to 60 per cent of project costs.
  • Design work for the new path was finalized in early 2024 and construction is expected to begin in summer 2024.
  • Once complete, the pathway will span approximately two and a half kilometres from Sand Pines Road in the community of Point Holmes to the intersection at Butchers and Lazo roads.
  • The new path will vary in width along the designed route to minimize environmental impacts with a mixture of gravel and asphalt surfacing. There will be pedestrian crossings at Forester Avenue and Sand Pines Drive to increase public safety.
  • Amenities such as a formal parking area and public washroom will be incorporated into the section within the Old Lazo Road right of way to support use of the pathway and surrounding network of nature trails.
• Project Update - June 2025

  Construction continues on the Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Path as it coincides with the Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project. Construction is at about 90% with an anticipated completion date of fall 2025.

  The majority of the pathway is complete with meandering asphalt and gravel sections usable by the public. There are a couple of areas still under construction so please use caution while enjoying the path. Grass and wildflower covered areas are starting to show growth and newly planted trees are leafing out for spring/summer months.

  The section through the marsh includes split rail fencing to delineate the path edge from the Wildlife Management Area and provides a safety barrier for pathway users. It also includes innovative amphibian protection fencing, designed by biologists with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure with input from local herpetology experts. The protective fencing ensures that amphibians utilize existing subsurface culverts to cross under Lazo Road during seasonal migration. Reflective markers have been installed at the road edge for further separation and protection of path users from passing vehicles.

  There is a drinking fountain for people and dogs near Barber Avenue with benches and garbage receptacles spread out along the length of the pathway.

• Project Kickoff - August 2024

  The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), in partnership with the Town of Comox, Government of Canada, and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI), are pleased to announce construction has begun for the Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Path (MUP).

  Construction for this path will follow the Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project and will be completed at the same time along Lazo Road. Teams from both projects have been working on construction overlap to reduce impact to residents, avoid individual project delays, and find potential cost savings.

  • News Release - Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Path Construction
  • Final Designs - Lazo Greenway MUP