Fraser Surrey Docks LP | Direct Transfer Coal Facility Project – Permit Amendment
Project status
Permit Cancelled
On January 30, 2019, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority cancelled project permit No. 2012-072-01, previously issued to Fraser Surrey Docks LP (FSD) to develop a direct transfer coal facility at FSD.
On November 30, 2015, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority issued a project permit (PP 2012-072-1) to Fraser Surrey Docks (FSD), amending and replacing their existing Direct Transfer Coal Facility project permit, issued on August 21, 2014. The amendment is a request to change the approved loading infrastructure to allow for a change in the method of shipping without increasing coal volumes handled at the terminal. Visit Fraser Surrey Docks website for consultation information from July 17 to August 21, 2015.
About the project
In July 2015, FSD submitted an application to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to amend its existing Direct Transfer Coal Facility Project Permit (PP 2012-072) in order to allow FSD to change the approved loading infrastructure to allow for a change in the method of shipping. The proposed amendment was for a change to the terminal infrastructure that would enable FSD to load coal directly to ocean‐going vessels.
The initial project design considered the use of an approximate total of 640 barges (round trip) at full capacity. With the implementation of the proposed amendment, the number of vessels navigating the river could be reduced to as few as 80 ocean‐going vessels (round trip), if FSD were to use only ocean-going vessels and no barges.
Proposed changes to the existing permit include:
- a taller and longer marine vessel loader that would accommodate both vessels and barges
- relocation of the transfer station between the out feed conveyor and the marine vessel loader
- mounting the marine vessel loader control room above the out feed conveyor transfer point
- relocation of the rail receiving building and associated infrastructure
- relocation of the waste water settlement basins
- realignment of the rail services to the rail receiving building and related rail infrastructure modifications
- removal of Shed 4 (one-storey steel building, 4,600 m² in size)
Resources
- November 2015 – Approved Project Permit 2012-072-1: Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Transfer Coal Facility Project Permit Amendment [PDF]
- November 2015 – Project and Environmental Review Report: Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Transfer Coal Facility – Amendment [PDF]
- November 2015 – Project plans and drawings: Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Transfer Coal Facility – Amendment [PDF]
- July 2015 – Direct Transfer Coal Facility Permit Amendment Application Form [PDF]
- September 2015 – Round Two Direct Transfer Coal Facility Permit Amendment Consultation Summary Report [PDF]
- November 2015 – Round Two Direct Transfer Coal Facility Permit Amendment Consideration Memo [PDF]
- July 2015 – Direct Transfer Coal Facility Permit Amendment Application Executive Summary [PDF]
Updated studies
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 9 – Addendum Report to the Human Health Risk Assessment [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 10 – Environmental Impact Assessment Addendum [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 11 – Air Quality Assessment Addendum [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 13 – Risk Assessment Update for Coal Operation [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 14 – Construction Environmental Management Plan [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 16 – Direct Transfer Coal Facility Water Management Plan [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 17 – Direct Transfer Coal Facility Spill Response Plan [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 18 – Direct Transfer Coal Facility Fire Life Safety Plan [PDF]
Additional appendices
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 1 – Direct Transfer Coal Facility Permit Amendment Application Form [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 2 – Engineering Table Summary – Comparable Original vs Ship Loader Redesign [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 3 – CWA letter regarding Ship Loader Design Parameters [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 4 – Statement on Telescopic Spout Operation [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 5 – Project Drawings [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 6 – Shed 4 Hazard Assessment [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 7 – Technical Memo – Rail and Vessel Operations Model [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 8 – Project Construction Schedule [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 12 – AQ Mitigation Table – Comparable Original vs Ship Loader Redesign [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 15 – Coal Transload Facility – Pit Excavation and Dewatering Management Plan [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 19 – Proposed Coal Transload Facility Amendment Geotechnical Report [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 20 – AOA Fraser Surrey Docks, Draft AOA Deliverable Date [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 21 – Building Code and Fire Code Summary [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 22 – Mitigations Summary Table – Comparing Original vs. Ship Loader Redesign [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 23 – Construction Communications Plan [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 24 – Consultation Summary Report [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 25 – Consideration of Public Comment Period Input [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 26 – Consultation Plan [PDF]
- July 2015 – APPENDIX 27 – Round 2 Public Consultation Notification Plan [PDF]
As part of the Port of Vancouver’s Project and Environmental Review Process, FSD will be required to undertake public and stakeholder consultation. The list below provides information on FSD’s engagement program.
- FSD to provide the opportunity for interested parties to provide feedback on revised study results and draft mitigation strategies associated with minimizing any potential impacts associated with the amendment. Two-weeks advance notification and advertising in local newspapers is required
- FSD to hold facilitated, multi-stakeholder meetings (small group meetings). Dates and locations available online
- a discussion guide and a feedback form will be available online for public review and feedback, and will include a five-week (25-day) consultation period
The port authority will send project referrals to select municipalities, Aboriginal groups, and other agencies for feedback. The amendment application, including all supporting documentation, is also available in full on our website during the consultation period.
Following the close of the consultation period, the port authority will render its decision. An amending project permit will not be issued by the port authority until all technical and environmental reviews and any required municipal, agency, Aboriginal, and public consultation is complete.
All public comments related to the proposed permit amendment should be sent directly to Fraser Surrey Docks at the following email: [email protected]. Following the consultation period, Fraser Surrey Docks is required to summarize and respond to all public feedback and post these documents online. The port authority will not be providing individual responses to public comments received. All comments sent to the port authority will be forwarded to Fraser Surrey Docks for consideration and inclusion in their consultation process.
Additional resources
For earlier project and technical information, including previous decision documents, please visit the FSD Direct Transfer Coal Facility Project page.
Contact information
For questions regarding the port authority’s Project and Environment Review Process, please contact us by email or phone at 604.665.9047.
