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Kinsol Trestle Rehabilitation CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Kinsol Trestle Rehabilitation CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COWICHAN VALLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA Save the Magnificent, Historic Kinsol Trestle By Jack Peake, Chair, Kinsol Trestle Capital Campaign hen I was asked to Chair the Cowichan Foundation Construction of the Kinsol Trestle campaign to raise $2 million to save the spectacular started in 1911 when forestry had W gained some ground on Vancouver Kinsol Trestle, I replied with an unhesitating, resounding YES. Island and a more efficient way to transport the region’s huge, old- There are so many compelling reasons why saving the Trestle growth timber was needed. The Trestle makes sense. I have made my gift to support rehabilitation of the was completed by Canadian National Trestle. I hope, after reading this information, you will join me Railways in 1920 as part of the and do the same. “Galloping Goose” rail line. Designed by engineers but built by local farmers and loggers, the History and Beauty Worth Saving Kinsol Trestle is one of the tallest There aren’t many opportunities Too many times, unfortunately, we free-standing and most spectacular in a lifetime to make a difference witness the disappearance of our timber rail trestle structures in the for generations to come. Saving heritage and wish we had done more world. At 614 feet in length and the Trestle for its rich history is a to preserve it. This is our chance to standing 145 feet above the salmon powerful reason to support this avoid such a loss for our community. bearing Koksilah River, the campaign. I imagine school children Saving the Trestle means we will keep Kinsol is an incredible structure walking across the Trestle in the years that window into a bygone era open worth preserving. ahead. I can see them staring down for all to look through. at the Koksilah River through the The sheer beauty of the Trestle’s graceful curve and weathered beams If you aren’t familiar with the Trestle’s design and its incredible natural and being told of the industry, skills, background, here is a little bit of setting are reason enough to save it. audacity and sheer tenacity of those history to give you a sense of why Whenever I take visitors to see who built this engineering marvel in saving it matters to the region and to the Trestle they are amazed. The the wilderness. I also imagine myself Canada. At the end of the 19th Kinsol’s immense scale and elegance going back in time, travelling by century, the race was on to build prompt reactions of awe and steam-powered train across the Trestle railways so that lumber and minerals reverence in those who experience with the crews and passengers of a could be more easily shipped it, whether it’s their first visit or bygone era. nationally and internationally. their tenth. Seeing the Trestle brings history to life in such a powerful way. The Trestle is one of the few accessible and The Kinsol Trestle is one of the tallest free-standing and most visible reminders of the early mining spectacular timber rail trestle structures in the world. At 614 feet in length and and logging industries on Southern standing 145 feet above the salmon bearing Koksilah River, the Kinsol is an Vancouver Island. incredible structure worth preserving. Create Jobs for Today and Tomorrow Equally important to me is that So what are the long-term economic The Myra Canyon trestles and rehabilitating the Trestle will help benefits to the region? Tourism is the Kettle Valley Rail Trail in the our economy. Supporting the Kinsol a growing industry in the Valley. Kelowna area are good examples rehabilitation is a positive way to Did you know that over 114,000 of why it makes sense to invest in invest short term in an infrastructure tourists visit the Cowichan Valley rail-trail experiences. Over 50,000 project and long term in our tourism annually? These tourists seek a variety people annually visit Kelowna and industry both of which support small of experiences such as agri-tourism surrounding area for the trail/trestle businesses in the region. (wine tours and farm stays), First experience on the Trans Canada Nations culture, heritage sites and Trail. The economic impact is in the The decade-long shift in the Island’s outdoor adventure, to say nothing of millions of dollars annually. economy that is still underway is well the scenery and natural environment documented. We have all seen the of our Cowichan Valley. The One of the most exciting economic impact. Who hasn’t been touched by Regional Economic Analysis study and recreational benefits of job losses in the fishing and forest (February 2009) from the Vancouver rehabilitating the Trestle is that it industries? The changes continue with Island Economic Alliance indicates will complete the “missing link” in mill closures and the loss of logging further growth potential in outdoor/ the section of the Trans Canada Trail contractors reinforcing the need for all adventure, educational, culinary and between Shawnigan Lake and the of us to get behind efforts to diversify cultural tourism for the Island and the Town of Lake Cowichan. our economy. Valley. Rehabilitating the Trestle will add another strong destination to the In the 19th and early 20th centuries, In the midst of the latest economic Valley’s diverse offerings. the transcontinental railroad downturn, the rehabilitation project connected all Canadian provinces. will produce 22 man years of As a railway enthusiast, I’m convinced Today, the 21,500-kilometre Trans employment for direct work, a little the uniqueness of the Kinsol and its Canada Trail route links every province over 6 man years for engineering/ heritage will attract railway enthusiasts and territory, from the Atlantic to project management and almost from around the world! the Pacific to the Arctic oceans. 15 man years in indirect work. We all know that there are further For many years the Kinsol Trestle has been a focal point of economic spin offs from infrastructure Cowichan Valley tourism. Stories of logging and steam train enthusiasts from around investment and I want to see those the world coming to see this imposing structure are legion. The completion of a missing benefits coming here to the Valley. link in the Trans Canada Trail will add not only to the Trestle’s tourism attraction but to its value as part of a recreational resource. – Rod Harris, President & CEO, Tourism British Columbia When completed, the Trans Canada Seven of the trestles have already Why is Rehabilitation Trail will be the world’s longest been rehabilitated or rebuilt and are recreational trail, connecting close in use as part of the trail. Needed? to 1,000 communities and over No trains have crossed the Trestle 33 million Canadians. The Kinsol The Kinsol Trestle is thus the since 1979 and it has been closed Trestle will be part of that national link. only missing link in the section of to foot passengers for decades. Last the Cowichan Valley Trail route. maintained and repaired over 30 years The development of the Trans Canada Successful completion of this capital ago, the Trestle has deteriorated to the Trail through the Cowichan Valley campaign and the rehabilitation of point where major rehabilitation is has been a priority for the Cowichan the Kinsol will allow bikers, hikers required. Valley Regional District (CVRD) to and equestrians to experience the full enhance tourism and recreation for Trans Canada Trail in the Cowichan If it isn’t repaired, the Trestle residents and visitors alike. Much of Region. Eventually this trail will must be dismantled to prevent the the trail route follows former railway connect to the Galloping Goose environmental impact and risk corridors of both Canadian National Trail in the Capital Region and the to public safety that would result and Canadian Pacific railways. The Nanaimo trail system. if the Trestle starts to collapse into 120-kilometre Cowichan Valley Trail the Koksilah River. The BC Ministry winds its way through spectacular Returning the Kinsol to its former of Transportation and Infrastructure, scenery in the Shawnigan Lake Valley, glory, combined with the connection owners of the Trestle, have determined Koksilah River and Cowichan River along the Trans Canada Trail, will that it must either be dismantled corridors. Kinsol is one of eight create a world-class recreation or effectively rehabilitated to a safe, trestles along the route and by far experience that will enhance the sustainable condition. the largest and most spectacular. Valley’s offerings for tourists. How Will the Trestle be Fixed? To find the best solution for environmental consultant to examine rehabilitation will ensure that the the Kinsol Trestle, the CVRD the Trestle. They determined that the historic characteristics – the span, commissioned a series of studies Trestle could be rehabilitated at a cost height and timbered design qualities over the past few years, listened to of $5.7 million. This rehabilitation – of this wonderful structure are what the community wanted, and option met many of the CVRD’s preserved as the original timbers get worked with the BC Ministry of objectives for increasing recreation, replaced due to age and deterioration; Transportation and Infrastructure. tourism and economic opportunities. not unlike the ongoing maintenance requirements of any active wooden During the last study in 2008, Design concepts and costings trestle serving a railway line. Commonwealth Historic Resource are complete. The rehabilitation work Management Limited, heritage will replace unsound timbers, Included in the rehabilitation project structure experts, brought a team reinforce eight structural piers and are landscaping improvements on together consisting of timber build a new 614-foot walkway atop both ends of the Trestle, a walkway construction experts, structural the structure for hikers, runners, going down into the Koksilah gorge engineers, quantity surveyors and an cyclists and equestrians.
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