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People can provide feedback on the environmental assessment process for the Massey Tunnel replacement at in-person open houses in Richmond or Delta, or virtual information sessions on two dates.
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Province invites feedback on Massey Tunnel replacement
Published 10:26 PDT, Mon April 25, 2022
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The early engagement phase of the environmental assessment process is underway for the proposed toll-free eight-lane tunnel to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel.
The proposed project, called the Fraser River Tunnel Project, would also include a multi-use pathway, providing an active transportation connection for the first time at this location. The existing tunnel would be removed once the new immersed tube tunnel is complete.
This first public comment period held by the Environmental Assessment Office runs from today through June 9. People are invited to provide feedback about how they want to be engaged throughout the environmental assessment process and to identify key interests and issues with project design or location.
Feedback provided during this early engagement will be used to inform the planning and development of the project throughout all stages of the environmental assessment. The Environmental Assessment Office will hold additional public consultation periods in future phases of the environmental assessment to seek input on more detailed information about the proposed project as it is developed.
The Fraser River Tunnel Project is subject to review under B.C.'s Environmental Assessment Act, and an environmental assessment certificate is required for the project to move forward.
People can learn more about the project and the environmental assessment process at two public open houses. The first is taking place in Delta, at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn (1665 56 St.) on May 10 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Another open house is scheduled in Richmond on May 11 at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel (5911 Minoru Blvd.) from 5 to 8 p.m.
Virtual information sessions are happening on May 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m. and May 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Information on how to join the virtual information sessions is available at: www.gov.bc.ca/EAOPublicComments
Project team members and Environmental Assessment Office staff will be available at the sessions to provide information and answer questions about the project and the environmental assessment process. Feedback can also be provided online. The deadline to submit comments during this first public comment period is June 9.
The Environmental Assessment Office evaluates major projects in B.C. for potential environmental, economic, health, and cultural impacts. An important part of the environmental assessment process is public feedback, and this early engagement is the first of four opportunities when people will be able to provide input.
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