Notice of Determination

Surrey, B.C. – March 13, 2025 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has determined that the proposed Shed 1 Demolition – DP World Fraser Surrey located at 11060 Elevator Road, Surrey, BC is 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
• Community knowledge
• Comments received from the public
• Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures

Best efforts were made to consult with Cowichan Tribes, Halalt First Nation, Katzie First Nation, Kwantlen First Nation, Kwikwetlem First Nation, Lyackson First Nation, Musqueam Indian Band, Penelakut Tribe, Semiahmoo First Nation,  S'ólh Téméxw Stewardship Alliance,  Stz'uminus First Nation, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Tsawwassen First Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The themes raised were pollution prevention, impacts to wildlife, waterways, and archaeology.

The project was posted to the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry on December 18, 2024 for public comment. One comment was received that was outside the scope of the review of the proposed Project.

The City of Surrey and Fraser Grain Terminal Ltd. were notified. No comments were received.

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

• All works will be carried out in accordance with the Construction Environmental Management Plan
• A spill prevention, containment and clean-up plan will be developed for the project, be available in the immediate working area, and project personnel will be trained on spill prevention, containment, and clean-up
• Interested Indigenous groups will be invited to monitor and be present on the Project site during ground disturbing activities
• The Permit Holder will conduct bird nest sweeps 3 business days prior to construction
• All works will be carried out in accordance with the Construction Environmental Management Plan

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.