Chip plant demolition - 8501 Ontario Street

The proposed project

Howe Sound Pulp & Paper Corporation proposes to demolish above ground structures that formed part of the chip plan operations at their site located at 8501 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC. Demolition is required to fulfill VFPA lease obligations in order to vacate the site. The overall project is split into two phases – Phase 1: demolition of above grade infrastructure and buildings; Phase 2: Remediation and any final end-state requirements. This project review is for Phase 1 activities, which consist of the demolition of the following above-grade infrastructure:

  • Debarker
  • Chipper building
  • 12.5 KV transformer building
  • Chip screening building
  • Rechipper
  • Spare transformer
  • Shed structures and waste oil tank
  • Scow loading belt and associated reclaim conveyor
  • Encroached buildings: admin building (site office), maintenance ship, lube storage

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Latest update

Notice of Determination

Vancouver, B.C. – July 8, 2025 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has determined that the proposed Chip Plant demolition – 8501 Ontario Street, Vancouver, B.C. is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Contacts

Project and Environmental Review
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3T4
Email: per@portvancouver.com


Disclaimer

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  • Location

    • Chip plant demolition - 8501 Ontario Street (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Ports and Harbours
    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-04-14

  • Proponent

    Howe Sound Pulp & Paper Corporation

  • Authorities

    • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89453

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...within 200 kilometres
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