A new riverfront park and pathway on New West’s waterfront will open this spring.
Work on the Pier West project on New Westminster's waterfront is heading into the homestretch, with most of the building construction complete and public spaces scheduled to be finished this spring.
The development, located between Westminster Pier Park and River Market, includes 53- and 43-storey residential towers (the city’s two tallest buildings), a three-storey commercial building with a 40-space child-care facility and retail space, and a number of parks and public realm improvements.
“Park B is the park between the two buildings — this one is constructed by Bosa Development and will be complete this spring,” said a Bosa Development statement to the Record. “The river pathway will open this spring as well.”
Before construction began on the project, pedestrians could walk from the esplanade near River Market to Westminster Pier Park, by passing through the market’s former parking lot. That connection has been eliminated during construction, so people have had to access Pier Park via the pedestrian overpass at Sixth Street or the elevator/stairs at Fourth Street.
In a January 2025 construction notice, Bosa Development said it had been on track to open the esplanade by the end of last summer. Required changes to construction materials, however, delayed that by a few months.
In addition to the park being created by Bosa Development between the two residential towers, the City of New Westminster will be creating a larger park on the eastern side of the site — next to Westminster Pier Park.
“Park C is the large park to the east of the east tower and is constructed by the city,” said the statement from Bosa Development. “And we are told will open spring 2026.”
The Record has contacted the City of New Westminster for details about the future park, which will connect to the existing Westminster Pier Park.
Moving in
Construction of the Pier West residential buildings is complete, and many residents are settling into their new digs. The project includes 665 new homes.
“Most of the main site structures are now complete. These include both towers, the smaller commercial building, the parkade, and the Begbie Street/Quayside Drive realignment,” said Bosa Development. “Residents have been moving into the west tower since last fall, and the parkade is open to residents and the public.”
According to Bosa Development, residents and tenants will soon begin moving into the east tower and the commercial building. Any information about the tenants in the commercial building will be provided by the tenants themselves.
“Ground floor tenants are not yet confirmed,” said the statement.
Bosa Development reports that more than 300 homes in the west tower are already occupied.
“Pier West is a legacy project for Bosa Development,” said Robert Marchand, vice president sales and marketing. “It marks a tremendous undertaking for a residential building in Canada, including historic engineering. This site was one of Metro Vancouver’s last buildable waterfront locations, and we are proud to deliver homes, private and public amenities, and public spaces that will be enjoyed for generations, including a two-acre extension to Westminster Pier Park.”
