Vancouver: The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) is inviting interested parties to attend a public meeting to provide input into an application by Lafarge Canada Inc. for a ready-mix concrete batch plant. Lafarge Canada Inc. submitted an application to the Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) on August 27, to construct a ready mix concrete plant on VPA property. The site is known as the former Sterling Shipyards and is located near the north foot of Victoria Drive in Vancouver.

As part of its process, VPA invites all interested parties to review the proposal and to submit comments for VPAs consideration. Independent technical advisors will also report to VPA on the issues of air quality, noise and traffic.

The meeting is a further opportunity for those interested to present their views to VPA. The meeting takes place over two evenings on Tuesday, October 23 and Wednesday, October 24 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for viewing project information. The meeting is being held at the PNE Boardroom, 2901 East Hastings Street in Vancouver. Enter through Gate #2 off Renfrew Street. Free parking is available.

For further information or to obtain a copy of the Environmental Appraisal Document (EAD), please contact VPAs Port Development Department at (604) 665-9047 or by email at port_development@portvancouver.com. The information is also available on the Internet at www.portvancouver.com/lafarge

Interested parties are asked to direct correspondence to:

Vancouver Port Authority
Port Development
1900 200 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2P9
fax: (604) 665-9049

Comments on the proposal will be accepted until November 9.

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For more information, please contact:

Anne McMullin,
Director, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
Vancouver Port Authority
(604) 665-9069 (office)
(604) 665-9073 (fax)
(604) 218-1403 (cellular)
anne.mcmullin@portvancouver.com

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