Kimberley Alpine Resort ski area manager Ted Funston Oct. 7 shared good news regarding the North Star Quad chair rebuild.

“All of the parts required for the rebuild arrived on time, and the Leitner-Poma crews moved into Kimberley in September and have been working with local electrical crews on the lift daily. Once the install of components is complete, the next step will be commissioning by our crews and Leitner-Poma, and finally testing and approval to operate by Technical Safety BC,” Funston reported on social media.

“We expect the lift to be turning within weeks, and the lift to be commissioned and cleared for operation by mid-November.”

Funston added, “All indications continue to be that the lift will be ready to go well before our opening date in December. Thank you once again to Leitner-Poma for generously prioritizing the repair of our lift in their busy schedule.”

Visitors to the resort are still encouraged to give work crews space both around the lift and on the roads on the mountain.

“Our cameras and night security staff continue to report the odd person getting a bit too close,” Funston said.

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