Notice of determination

Vancouver, B.C. – September 20, 2024 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has determined that the proposed Crane pad installation – Cascadia Annex 4 located at 3333 New Brighton Rd, Vancouver, BC is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

The determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• Impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples
• Indigenous knowledge
• Community knowledge
• Comments received from the public
• Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures

Best efforts were made to consult with Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, S'ólh Téméxw Stewardship Alliance, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation. No comments relating to the project were received from Indigenous groups.

The project was posted to the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry on July 17, 2024, for public comment. No comments were received.

Mitigation measures and/or permit conditions taken into account in making the determination include:

• The works will not deposit a deleterious substance in water inhabited by fish, or affect fish or fish habitat in a manner contrary to the Fisheries Act
• All works will be carried out in accordance with the construction environmental management plan
• All activities involving the use of concrete, cement, or other lime-containing construction materials will be conducted so that the materials do not enter the aquatic environment
• The barge and other support vessels will be prevented from grounding on the foreshore, riverbed or otherwise disturbing the foreshore or riverbed
• All construction debris and waste materials will be collected in the immediate working area and disposed of at an appropriately licensed facility

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

For questions regarding the proposed project, please contact the Project and Environmental Review team at PER@portvancouver.com.