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Hanks Beach parking lot construction scheduled to start in early March

Sage Daniels
By Sage Daniels

An overflow parking lot 200 metres west of the existing Hanks Beach parking lot is scheduled to be built starting in early March.

Construction will take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., from Monday to Friday.

According to the Strathcona Regional District, construction is expected to take one to two weeks.

The trail head next to the new overflow parking lot will be closed during construction hours, the existing parking lot and other trails will remain open.

Visitors at Hanks Beach, Cortes Island are urged to respect barriers, follow signage and crew directions.

Sage Daniels
Sage Daniels
Sage is a news reporter stationed in Campbell River, B.C. He went to college for Radio Broadcasting in Toronto, where he worked in his college newsroom. When Sage isn't in his office, he's likely in the bush, fishing or playing his bass guitar.

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