Notice of Determination

Vancouver,  B.C. – October 28, 2025 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has determined that the proposed Sawmill demolition – Acorn Mill located at 9355 Alaska Way, Delta BC 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
• Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures

Best efforts were made to consult with the Tsleil-Waututh, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem, and Kwantlen First Nations. The concerns, comments or themes raised were:

• Potential impact to mature trees
• Potential for clearing of bird nests during nesting season
• Rare or sensitive wildlife

The project was posted to the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry on September 16, 2025 for public comment. No relevant comments were submitted.

The City of Delta was consulted. The comments raised were:

• The need for a demolition permit
• Requests for more information about utility disconnects

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

• The requirement to conduct a follow-up Barn Owl survey
• The requirement to have in place a spill prevention, containment, and clean-up plan
• The requirement to carry out the project in accordance with a Construction Environmental Management Plan
• The requirement to install and maintain protection fencing around Streambank Lupine critical habitat

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.