YVR DEV5 – Northlands Cargo Warehouse Development

Notice of Determination

Sep 2, 2026 – The Vancouver Airport Authority has determined that the proposed YVR DEV5 Northlands Cargo Warehouse Development 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; and
• technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

 

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination include measures to:

• prevent soil erosion by implementing an erosion and sediment control plan
• manage soil contamination
• protect fish and wildlife by working within approved timing windows
• prevent spread of invasive species

 

The project will implement a Construction Environmental Management Plan which includes a spill prevention and emergency response plan.

 

The Vancouver Airport Authority is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the Vancouver Airport 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.