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By Victor Kaisar

Chilcotin Landslide Update

Information checkpoints in Farwell Canyon linked to Chilcotin landslide to come down ‘soon’

Nov 30, 2024 | 9:44 AM

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) says it will soon disband the information checkpoints that were put in place the inform residents about ongoing dangers linked to a July 31 landslide on the Chilcotin River.

“Community information officers from Tl’esqox and Yuneŝit’in have been stationed in this area since the Chilcotin River landslide occurred,” a statement from the CRD said. “They have been present to inform people entering the area of the continued risks in the area following the initial landslide.”

The CRD says it doesn’t mean the dangers have stabilized completely, and they’re asking people in the area to continue to be careful.

“There is an area of high-risk for further landslides along the riverbanks near Farwell Canyon Bridge,” the statement added. “A highly visible fault line on the riverbank south of Farwell Canyon Bridge is of immediate concern, and the area below it is not safe for public access.”

“While the primary concern remains the area near Farwell Canyon bridge due to the high level of public access and the presence of Indigenous fishing sites, other areas along the Chilcotin River may also pose significant hazards to public safety.”

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The CRD also says the crown lands along the riverbed and riverbanks of the Chilcotin River are subject to a closure order because of continued uncertainty about slope stability after water began to flow past the slide site on Aug. 5.

“This area extends from south of Dante’s Inferno Park to the confluence with the Fraser River,” the CRD said. “Hazard assessments are ongoing in this area and will inform further action to ensure public safety.”

At this time, Farwell Canyon Road remains open to the public and is not subject to the Crown Land Closure.

The CRD says these public access prohibitions in the area are set to remain in place until Jan. 25 of next year, though it may be extended by the provincial government.