Notice of Determination

Maple Ridge, B.C. – May 5, 2026 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has determined that the proposed Port Haney waterfront redevelopment – Maple Ridge located on the upland and along the north bank shoreline of the Fraser River, and over the 227 Street Tributary, in Maple Ridge, is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects;

This 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

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 qualified environmental professional will be retained to monitor works and activities with the potential to negatively affect fish or fish habitat.
• All construction debris and waste materials will be collected in the immediate working area and disposed of at an appropriately licensed facility
• Soils and other materials brought to the site will be clean and free of environmental contamination, invasive species, and noxious weeds.
• The works will not deposit a deleterious substance in water inhabited by fish or affect fish or fish habitat in a manner contrary to the Fisheries Act.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. Therefore, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.

For questions regarding the proposed project, please contact the Project and Environmental Review team at PER@portvancouver.com.