​​Fraser Wharves Shoreline Protection Repairs​ – Public comments invited

The proposed project
 

The Applicant is proposing to repair a deteriorated section of shoreline protection at Fraser Wharves site, located along the north bank of the South Arm of the Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia at approximately 49.130668, -123.067900. The Project area consists of an approximately 20 to 25 metre-long section of shoreline where the existing rock protection has deteriorated, resulting in erosion of the bank and exposure of a steep embankment. The affected area is situated adjacent to the existing dike system.

The proposed include the removal of a portion of the existing deteriorated riprap shoreline protection and construction of a new riprap revetment along approximately 20 to 25 metres of shoreline. The works include excavation and grading of the shoreline, placement of geotextile, filter rock and riprap armour, and a tie-in of the new revetment to the existing shoreline protection. The works will be completed by land and is expected to take up to 3 weeks to complete between November 1 and February 28.

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Fraser Wharves Shoreline Protection Repairs – Public comments invited
 

October 2, 2026 – As part of its Project and Environmental Review process, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority must determine whether the proposed Fraser Wharves Shoreline Protection Repairs, located at Fraser Wharves, Richmond  are likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. Written comments to be received by November 1, 2026.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Fraser Wharves Shoreline Protection Repairs - October 2, 2026

Contacts

Project and Environmental Review
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver BC V6C 3T4
Email: per@portvancouver.com


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  • Location

    • Fraser Wharves Shoreline Protection Repairs (British Columbia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Ports and Harbours
    • Maintenance activities (fences, walls)

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-10-02

  • Proponent

    Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

  • Authorities

    • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    90821

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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