Fraser River Navigation Channel Maintenance Dredging

The proposed project comprises annual maintenance dredging of the deep-sea shipping channel in the lower reaches of the Fraser River, from Sand Heads (kilometre marker ‑1.5) to Annieville Channel (kilometre marker 35). The dredging will also include access to deep-sea terminals in the Fraser River. An estimated volume of up to 4.8 million cubic meters will be removed annually over a five-year period.

Dredging will be conducted using a Trailer Suction Hopper Dredge, Cutter Suction Dredge, clamshell dredges, scows/barges and auxiliary and ancillary equipment. Dredged material will be pumped ashore to upland locations for reuse, disposed of at an approved disposal at sea site, or disposed of at existing in-river disposal sites. Dredging will be conducted 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during the dredge season, roughly mid to late June to the end of February, annually.

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End of Public Comment Period 

The public comment period on the project is closed. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and Environment and Climate Change Canada are considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is 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


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  • Location

    • Fraser River Navigation Channel Maintenance Dredging (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Ports and Harbours
    • Maintenance activities (fences, walls)

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-02-26

  • Proponent

    Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada
    • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90258

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