Maintenance Dredging - Halo Sawmill

Notice of Determination

Pitt Meadows B.C. – August 26, 2026 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has determined that the proposed maintenance dredging project located at 17700 Fraser Dyke Road, Pitt Meadows, 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
• Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures

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

• The Permit Holder shall adhere to all applicable mitigation measures outlined in the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
• The Applicant shall conduct the works within the DFO least-risk timing window applicable to the project area.
• Appropriate sediment and water quality protection measures, including the mitigation measures identified in the CEMP, shall be implemented during dredging activities.
• Soft-start procedures shall be implemented during in-water works.
• The Applicant shall implement measures to maintain water quality, including slow vessel movements and start-up and undertaking activities under suitable weather conditions.
• The Applicant shall abide by the Archaeological Chance Find Management Plan, including applicable training for project personnel.
• The Permit Holder shall share advance notification of in-water works and applicable project reports with interested First Nations.
• All dredged material shall be managed and disposed of in accordance with applicable legislation, authorizations, and best management practices.
• Spill prevention, containment, and response measures shall be implemented in accordance with the applicable emergency spill procedures.

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.