In June 2024, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority submitted a project permit application to develop Parsons channel maintenance dredging occurring approximately from kilometre marker 51 and ending at approximately kilometre marker 56, Surrey, British Columbia on federal lands and waters managed by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. As part of the Project and Environmental Review  for the proposed project under the Impact Assessment Act, the proposed project was posted on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry with an opportunity for public comment between June 6, 2024 and July5 , 2024. The port authority will conduct formal consultation activities with stakeholders and Indigenous groups. About the project The proposed project comprises maintenance dredging of Parsons Channel starting from approximately kilometre marker 51 and ending at approximately kilometre marker 56. Dredging also includes a sandbar located east of the easternmost corner of Barnston Island (approximately 500 metres downstream of the Golden Ears Bridge). The navigation channel and sandbar would be dredged to the previously approved design width, grade and sub-grades. An estimated volume of up to 280,000 cubic meters is anticipated to be removed annually. Dredging would be conducted using a cutter-suction dredge and supplemental equipment. Dredged material would be pumped ashore and stockpiled at Port Kells Depot, located at 19395 98A Avenue, Surrey, for beneficial reuse. Dredging would be conducted twice a year, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays, during the fisheries least-risk window (June 16 to February 28). Contact informationFor questions regarding the Project and Environmental Review of the proposed project, or to get in touch with our team, please contact us by email or phone at 604.665.9047. Please note, when receiving public feedback as part of the PER process, the port authority may collect your personal information, i.e., your name, contact information and personal views and opinions, to inform the PER process for a proposed project. Your personal information may be disclosed to third parties, such as our tenants, in order for them to respond directly to you or help inform our response. You are entitled to submit a complaint to the Privacy Commissioner office here.