Why hasn’t Coquitlam provided portable toilets or sanitation stations at the Gordon Avenue encampment?

Providing portable toilets and sanitation stations is not a simple solution. Past experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted significant challenges, including vandalism, theft, and hazardous materials like drug paraphernalia, which created safety risks for workers and the public. Further, these temporary unsupervised and unsupported facilities may also present safety risks to those using them. The City is working with the Province, through BC Housing, to explore solutions to address hygiene concerns at the encampment.

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