Overview
On August 26, 2024 a project permit was issued to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (the applicant) to develop the Musqueam Foreshore Restoration project at 6735 Salish Drive, in Vancouver, British Columbia on federal lands and waters managed by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.
The project was approved subject to 15 permit conditions the Applicant must meet to ensure the project does not result in significant adverse environmental effects. Please see the Impact Assessment Act Registry for the Notice of Intent and Notice of Decision.
About the project
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Engineering and Asset Management Department (the Applicant) proposes to restore the natural foreshore area of Musqueam Indian Reserve 2 (the Project), located on the Fraser River estuary, 6736 Salish Sea Drive in Vancouver.
The Project consists of
- Restoration of the foreshore area, including the removal of debris and unsuitable rip rap
Reinstatement of the dike erosion protection to modern standards including riparian improvements
Enhancement of the Musqueam Creek to improve the aquatic habitat through the creation of pools for salmonids
The works are expected to be completed in 14 months during standard port authority days and hours. To conduct works in the dry (low tide) works may need to take place outside the port authority’s regular construction hours.
Permit details
Applicant
Application Number
- 22-185
Contact information
For questions regarding the Project and Environmental Review of the proposed project, or to get in touch with our team, please contact us by email or phone at 604.665.9047.
Please note, when receiving public feedback as part of the PER process, the port authority may collect your personal information, i.e., your name, contact information and personal views and opinions, to inform the PER process for a proposed project. Your personal information may be disclosed to third parties, such as our tenants, in order for them to respond directly to you or help inform our response. You are entitled to submit a complaint to the Privacy Commissioner office here.