The Deltaport Third Berth Project will expand current container operations at the Deltaport container terminal.

The main on-site project components include:

• a wharf to create the third berth
• creation of land for a container storage yard
• tug moorage area
• ship access channel
• terminal services and infrastructure

The main off-site project components include:

• environmental habitat creation
• additional rail track
• Road improvements

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VFPA hosted a public open house in Delta to provide the community with an update on the Deltaport Third Berth Project (DP3).

May 29, 2008 (Thursday)
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Coast Tsawwassen Inn
1665 - 56th Street
Delta, BC

VFPA staff were available to answer questions. In addition, members of the Deltaport Third Berth Project Community Liaison Committee (DCLC) were in attendance.

On November 3, 2006 the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) , announced that the proposed Deltaport Third Berth Expansion Project is unlikely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. The Minister has referred the project back to the responsible authorities, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Environment Canada, for appropriate actions. Please visit the CEAA website to view the news release and decision statement.

On September 29, 2006 the Vancouver Port Authority received a provincial environmental assessment certificate for the Deltaport Third Berth Project. Please visit the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO) website to view the information bulletin.

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Project Information Line: 604-665-9337
Project Email: container_expansion@vfpa.ca

Updated June 2, 2008