The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is starting an early assessment work for a dredging project in Burrard Inlet. The dredging is proposed for an area east of the Second Narrows, the Port of Vancouver said in a brief statement.
The dredging aims to improve shipping efficiency, including ensuring that vessels at Trans Mountain’s Westridge Marine Terminal are more fully loaded, the statement.
“As part of this work, we are partnering with industry and government to enable Canadian trade through the Port of Vancouver and deliver stronger national supply chains, the statement said. “This includes the port authority being the proponent for proposed dredging work east of the Second Narrows in Burrard Inlet. We will work closely with Trans Mountain, other stakeholders and First Nations on the early assessment to inform the proposed dredging work.”
Preliminary activities include early field studies and consultation with First Nations. The project will be subject to regulatory permitting processes and further engagement with Indigenous communities and other stakeholders.
“There is a pressing need to optimize the port and its infrastructure to support Canada’s trade through the gateway and support a strong national economy, in the face of an uncertain and rapidly changing global landscape.”
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