DELTAPORT TERMINAL, ROAD AND RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form NOVEMBER 21, 2011 JANUARY 6, 2012

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1 DELTAPORT TERMINAL, ROAD AND RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form NOVEMBER 21, 2011 JANUARY 6, 2012 FEEDBACK FORM INSIDE! Online Feedback Form Available at A part of the CONTAINER CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

2 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISCUSSION GUIDE? This discussion guide is intended to provide a broad range of information about the proposed Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project to better enable communities, stakeholders and the public to offer informed feedback. We encourage you to complete and return the feedback form included at the end of this document. WHAT IS THE DELTAPORT TERMINAL, ROAD AND RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT? The Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project is a series of improvements to the existing Deltaport Terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta. Port Metro Vancouver has identified the project, which is an upgrade to existing infrastructure, as the most efficient and costeffective way to increase container capacity. The project works have a low potential for causing environmental impacts, as the improvements would be implemented mostly within the existing terminal, road and rail footprint. Work will not occur within the marine environment. This increase in Deltaport s container capacity has been anticipated, aligned with, and accounted for in road and rail improvements that are currently underway, including the South Fraser Perimeter Road and the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program. The Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project consists of the following key elements: 1. An overpass on the existing Roberts Bank causeway that will separate road and rail traffic. 2. Reconfiguration of rail track and additional container handling equipment within the existing Deltaport Terminal. 3. Additional rail track within the existing railway corridor and a portion of the Option Lands Road improvements on Deltaport Way to improve the movement of container trucks at Deltaport. These project elements are explained in more detail starting on page The Province of B.C. s Option Lands are a 60-metre-wide strip of land from Arthur Drive west to the neck of the Roberts Bank causeway and are within the Agricultural Land Reserve. In 2008, the Agricultural Land Commission approved the acquisition of the Option Lands to create new rail rights-of-way. How can I get involved? Stakeholder engagement regarding the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project began in October 2011 with a series of meetings with local governments and with community, agricultural and business groups. We are now seeking input from communities, stakeholders and the public through a number of multi-stakeholder meetings, two open houses and an online feedback form. Two public open houses are scheduled for the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project: Wednesday, December 7, :00 pm 9:00 pm Coast Tsawwassen Inn, th Street, Delta, B.C. Saturday, December 10, :00 am 1:00 pm Delta Town and Country Inn, 6005 Highway 17, Delta, B.C. This consultation discussion guide, with an online feedback form, is also available at Please provide your feedback by January 6, Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

3 WHAT IS PORT METRO VANCOUVER? Port Metro Vancouver is Canada s largest and North America s most diversified port, trading $75 billion in goods with more than 160 trading economies annually. Our activities generate 129,500 total jobs across Canada and generate a total economic output of $22 billion, which includes the value-added gross domestic product (GDP) component of $10.5 billion. Our mandate is to support the growth of Canadian trade. Overview Bordering on 16 municipalities, Port Metro Vancouver works with local government, residents and businesses to balance the needs of the shipping and tourism industries, and local communities. We are committed to sustainable operations and development, mindful of economic, social and environmental impacts. WHY IS TRADE IMPORTANT? Canada is a trading nation, and this trade is one of the primary drivers of economic growth. The economic benefits of trade are created not just in the Pacific Gateway itself, but also across the region, province and country. One of the primary benefits of international trade is in the jobs that it creates. The location and nature of these jobs varies greatly, from logistics to manufacturing to agricultural but all rely on the movement of goods in and out of the Pacific Gateway. Other benefits to Canadians include increased revenue to government, community amenities, and higher purchasing power. Because of this, Port Metro Vancouver has been working with all levels of government in planning and developing many initiatives that will accommodate future growth, improve cargo handling and increase the Pacific Gateway s competitive advantage. PORT METRO VANCOUVER AT A GLANCE $200 million in cargo value per day $75 billion in total value 118 million tonnes of total cargo handled (up 16%, 2009 to 2010) 160 foreign trading economies 2,832 foreign vessel calls 129,500 jobs across Canada 80,000 direct and indirect jobs in Metro Vancouver LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACTS* DELTA 3,500 jobs and $140 million in wages NEW WESTMINSTER 3,000 jobs and $190 million in wages CITY OF LANGLEY 200 jobs and $10 million in wages TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY 200 jobs and $10 million in wages RICHMOND 5,700 jobs and $190 million in wages SURREY 4,000 jobs and $220 million in wages VANCOUVER 8,300 jobs and $870 million in wages * Source: InterVISTAS, 2009 Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 3

4 WHY DO WE NEED MORE CAPACITY FOR CONTAINERIZED TRADE? Overview Shipping containers are tough, secure, stackable and easily transferable from one form of transportation to another. Shippers use containers as a cost-effective way to move commodities such as lumber, specialty grain crops and high-end consumables such as computers, stereos, televisions and appliances. Port Metro Vancouver set an all-time record in 2010, moving 2.5 million TEUs, or twenty-foot equivalent units, and forecasts show that container traffic is expected to double over the next 10 to 15 years and nearly triple by Centerm Vancouver Vanterm Burnaby Coquitlam Port Moody Port Coquitlam 7 CONTAINER TERMINALS AT PORT METRO VANCOUVER There are currently four container terminals within Port Metro Vancouver: CENTERM Located in Burrard Inlet, operated by DP World. DELTAPORT Located at Roberts Bank in Delta, operated by TSI Terminal Systems Inc. Deltaport is the largest container terminal in Canada. FRASER SURREY DOCKS Located on the south arm of the Fraser River, 91 Fraser Surrey Docks Surrey operated by Fraser Surrey Docks LP. VANTERM Located in Burrard Inlet, operated by TSI Terminal Systems Inc. Richmond 99 Delta Langley POTENTIAL FUTURE TERMINAL Port Metro Vancouver is in the early planning stages for an additional container terminal at Roberts Bank. The proposed Roberts Bank 99 Terminal 2 Project would be built adjacent to the existing Westshore 17 Coal Terminal and would provide more than 2 million TEUs of additional container capacity. Deltaport For more information about the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project, please visit Port Metro Vancouver currently has four container terminals in the Lower Mainland. 4 Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

5 10 8 B.C. WEST COAST CONTAINER DEMAND FORECAST (Seaport, May 2011) Preliminary container traffic projections from May 2011 show that B.C. s West Coast will require additional container capacity as early as Container ports begin to lose efficiency when they attempt to operate above 85% of their maximum capacity. The dotted purple Current Effective Container Capacity line on this graph refers to 85% of the current container capacity. B.C. WEST COAST CONTAINER DEMAND FORECAST (SEAPORT, MAY 2011) High Case Throughput Base Case Throughput WHY CONTAINERS? Containers are: Constructed of steel and designed for repeated use. Designed to carry goods and to be transferred to one or more modes of transport (ship, train or truck) without reloading. WHAT IS A TEU? The capacity of a container terminal and a ship is measured in twenty-foot equivalent container units or TEUs for short. A 20-foot container (shown below) is referred to as 1 TEU. Overview 6 Low Case Throughput A 40-foot container is considered 2 TEUs. Millions of TEUs 4 Current Container Capacity Current Effective Container Capacity Source: Preliminary Container Traffic Projections for Port Metro Vancouver: (Seaport Consultants, May 2011) available online at YEAR WHAT IS SHIPPED IN CONTAINERS? Examples of goods shipped in containers include: EXPORTS Lumber, pulp, plywood and food grain. IMPORTS Electronics, food, household goods, clothing, shoes, health and medical products, construction materials, and manufacturing inputs such as auto parts. Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 5

6 WHAT IS THE CONTAINER CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM? Overview The Container Capacity Improvement Program is our long-term strategy to deliver projects to meet anticipated growth in demand for container capacity to The program looks at two main opportunities the improvements that can be made to existing terminals and infrastructure to accommodate growth, and the potential new infrastructure that may be required as demand continues to increase. Responding in part to earlier public and stakeholder consultations, Port Metro Vancouver is working to make the most of existing infrastructure to minimize the impacts of trade growth on communities and the environment. Accordingly, we are working to maximize the efficiency of current terminal operations as our first priority. HOW ARE WE MAKING USE OF EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE? Improvements to existing terminals began in 2002 with a series of improvements that increased capacity at Deltaport, and at the Centerm and Vanterm facilities in Burrard Inlet. In 2010, Deltaport Terminal added a third berth, increasing capacity by approximately 600,000 TEUs. The graphic below illustrates the effects of these improvements. Millions of TEUs B.C. WEST COAST CONTAINER CAPACITY AND THROUGHPUT ( ) Deltaport opens Improvements to Deltaport Improvements to Vanterm Improvements to Centerm Prince Rupert Fairview Terminal opens and improvements to Centerm Deltaport Third Berth opens Capacity 85% of Capacity Actual Throughput The Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project is the next in a series of improvements to existing terminals. Roberts Bank is well positioned to accommodate future trade growth and offers several competitive advantages, including an established international shipping route with excellent access to important Lower Mainland markets and major North American road and rail transportation corridors. As part of the Container Capacity Improvement Program, Port Metro Vancouver will also continue to explore opportunities to increase container capacity at other Lower Mainland terminals, including Fraser Surrey Docks. 0 YEAR Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

7 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC GATEWAY Port Metro Vancouver plays a critical role in Canada s Pacific Gateway. This integrated network of airports, seaports, railways, roads and border crossings connects Canada with major trading partners. Port Metro Vancouver is committed to working together with our partners in building a sustainable future for our communities and businesses. Overview We are committed to finding ways to integrate new initiatives and programs that promote environmental, social and economic sustainability in all areas of our operations. For instance, Port Metro Vancouver s Air Action Program works to reduce emissions now to help maintain good air quality for the future. Our EcoAction Program promotes attainable emissions reduction goals for ships that enter our port, and rewards those who excel in environmental stewardship. In 2010, we launched the Blue Circle Award for the EcoAction Program for Shipping, a recognition reserved for only the highest achievements in emissions reduction. In addition, we are working with our partners to mitigate the effects of port growth on our communities. In particular, two projects are underway to relieve current road and rail congestion and to accommodate traffic generated by capacity increases at Roberts Bank. Containers being exported from Canada generally contain food and forest products such as lumber, pulp and plywood. Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 7

8 Overview SOUTH FRASER PERIMETER ROAD: $1.2 BILLION INVESTMENT ON TRACK TO REDUCE CONGESTION The Province of B.C. s South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) is a 40-kilometre four-lane route along the south side of the Fraser River from Deltaport Way in southwest Delta to 176th Street (Highway 15) in Surrey, with connections to Highways 1, 15, 17, 91, 99 and the Golden Ears Bridge. SFPR will offer an efficient trade corridor, and will divert truck and other traffic off municipal roads in Delta and Surrey. When SFPR is completed at the end of 2013, container trucks departing from Deltaport will be routed onto the new highway, removing them from Highway 17 north of Deltaport Way, and from Highway 10 west of Highway 91. The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure began planning the SFPR in the late 1990s, in response to regional population growth and changing employment patterns. Between 2006 and 2008, the project was reviewed under a harmonized environmental assessment process that also accounted for potential port expansion at Roberts Bank. The South Fraser Perimeter Road alignment is shown on the next page. The overpasses will separate road and rail traffic, improving safety, easing community connections and minimizing train whistling. The overpasses will also improve the efficiency of rail operations and, in turn, the overall efficiency of the port. These projects will be complemented by a Rail Crossing Information System, a system of road signs that would notify drivers travelling on nearby routes of an incoming train, allowing them to reroute to the new overpasses. All nine projects are underway, and will be complete by 2014 in advance of additional container movements to and from Deltaport. In addition to the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor projects, a new overpass at 28th Avenue provides an east-west route across Highway 17 for local agricultural traffic and emergency vehicles, replacing an at-grade crossing at 57B Street. ROBERTS BANK RAIL CORRIDOR PROGRAM: $300 MILLION TO SEPARATE ROAD AND RAIL TRAFFIC AND TO IMPROVE SAFETY The $300 million Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program includes one road network improvement project and eight overpasses in Delta, Surrey, the City of Langley and the Township of Langley. These projects are being funded by an unprecedented collaboration of 12 funding partners, including local, regional, provincial and federal governments, as well as private industry. Port Metro Vancouver and its tenants and stakeholders are contributing $50 million. More than half of the containers (55% in 2010) entering and leaving Deltaport are transported via train. 8 Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

9 The following projects are part of the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program: 41B STREET Overpass to separate road and rail movements. 80TH STREET Overpass to separate road and rail movements. PANORAMA RIDGE WHISTLE CESSATION Closure of street-level railway crossings at 125A Street and 131A Street (Colebrook Road), and a private crossing in the vicinity of 139th Street. Colebrook Road will be extended along the north side of the railway from 131A Street to 144th Street, access road upgrades and a new street-level railway crossing of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway will be constructed for access to Mud Bay Park, and the street-level crossing protection at 144th Street will be upgraded for whistling cessation. Coquitlam 152ND STREET Overpass to separate road and rail movements. 192ND STREET Overpass to separate road and rail movements. 196TH STREET Overpass to separate road and rail movements. 54TH AVENUE/56TH AVENUE Overpass to separate road and rail movements. MUFFORD CRESCENT/64TH AVENUE Closure of Mufford Crescent and realignment along 62nd/64th Avenues. Includes an overpass to separate road and rail movements. 232ND STREET Overpass to separate road and rail movements. Overview 99 Vancouver Burnaby 130th St./ Bridgeview Dr. Connection 136th St. Connection 7 91 Tannery Rd. Connection Split grade with bridges spanning 5 ravines Old Yale Road Overpass/ Rail Underpass Surrey Fraser Heights Bridge Fraser Heights Connector Richmond 99 Ladner Trunk Rd. (Highway 10) Overpass Sunbury Connection/ Tilbury Rail Overpass Connection 91 72nd St. Overpass Delta Highway 99 Connection 99 Rail Overpass 80th St. Rail Overpass Deltaport Way 41B St. Grade Connection 36th Ave. Separation Rail Overpass 64th St. Rail Overpass 17 Panorama Ridge Whistle Cessation 152nd St. Rail Overpass Langley 15 Mufford Cres./64th Ave. Realignment & Grade Separation 232nd St. Grade Separation 54th & 56th Ave. Grade Separation 196th St. Grade Separation 192nd St. Grade Separation Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC) South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) This map shows the South Fraser Perimeter Road alignment and Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program improvements. Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 9

10 Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project DELTAPORT TERMINAL, ROAD AND RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Located at Roberts Bank in Delta, B.C., Deltaport is the largest container terminal in Canada, with a current capacity of 1.8 million TEUs. Current road and rail constraints limit the capacity of Deltaport to meet forecast demand for additional container movements. As part of the Container Capacity Improvement Program, Port Metro Vancouver has worked with the Province of B.C. and Deltaport operator TSI Terminal Systems Inc. to develop a plan to upgrade existing infrastructure that would increase Deltaport s container capacity by 600,000 TEUs, for a total of 2.4 million TEUs. The Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project is an efficient and cost-effective plan to increase container capacity through improvements to existing port infrastructure. The project works have a low potential for causing environmental impacts, as the improvements would be implemented mostly within the existing terminal, road and rail footprint. Work will not occur within the marine environment. THE PROJECT HAS FOUR KEY ELEMENTS: 1. AN OVERPASS on the existing Roberts Bank causeway that will separate road and rail traffic. 2. RECONFIGURATION OF RAIL TRACK AND ADDITIONAL CONTAINER HANDLING EQUIPMENT within the existing Deltaport Terminal. 3. ADDITIONAL RAIL TRACK within the existing railway corridor and a portion of the Option Lands ROAD IMPROVEMENTS on Deltaport Way to improve the movement of container trucks at Deltaport. 2 The Province of B.C. s Option Lands are a 60-metre-wide strip of land from Arthur Drive west to the neck of the Roberts Bank causeway and are within the Agricultural Land Reserve. In 2008, the Agricultural Land Commission approved the acquisition of the Option Lands to create new rail rights-of-way. DELTAPORT TERMINAL, ROAD AND RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FAST FACTS PROJECT COST Approximately $280 million PROJECT PARTNERS Port Metro Vancouver, Province of B.C., TSI Terminal Systems Inc. CONTAINER CAPACITY PROVIDED 600,000 TEUs (for total of 2.4 million TEUs at Deltaport) ESTIMATED COMPLETION Late 2014 EMPLOYMENT (construction) An estimated 400 construction jobs per year for a three-year construction period EMPLOYMENT (port operations) Estimated direct jobs once the terminal reaches capacity EMPLOYMENT (greater port community) Estimated 1,700 1,900 additional jobs INDIRECT AND INDUCED EMPLOYMENT Estimated 2,500 2,700 additional jobs TOTAL JOBS (once at capacity) 5,000 5,500 jobs GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT Approximately $500 million to the Canadian economy ECONOMIC OUTPUT Approximately $900 million PROJECT BENEFITS Ensures Port Metro Vancouver can continue to support the growth of Canadian trade. Creates jobs and economic benefits in local communities, throughout the Lower Mainland, and across the country. Has low potential for environmental effects, as project improvements take place mostly within the existing terminal, road and rail footprint, with no marine works. Provides a more efficient flow of rail and road traffic to and from Deltaport, reducing congestion, wait times, emissions, noise and traffic. 10 Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

11 The map below shows the location of the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project elements: Additional passing tracks Weigh-in-motion scale Truck turnaround to reduce backup of trucks on Deltaport Way Additional storage tracks at Gulf Yard Repair tracks Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Potential Vehicle Access Control Systems locations Mid-causeway overpass to separate road and rail traffic Reconfiguration of rail track and additional support equipment in the terminal 1) Mid-Causeway Overpass 2) Terminal Improvements 3) Rail Improvements 4) Road Improvements Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 11

12 1. AN OVERPASS ON THE EXISTING ROBERTS BANK CAUSEWAY TO SEPARATE ROAD AND RAIL TRAFFIC There are currently several periods in the day when road and rail traffic conflict as they cross paths, leading to delays in the schedules of both. An overpass on the Roberts Bank causeway will remove this conflict, improving safety and efficiency. Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project An artist s rendering of the mid-causeway overpass. 12 Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

13 2. RECONFIGURATION OF RAIL TRACK AND ADDITION OF CONTAINER HANDLING EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE EXISTING DELTAPORT TERMINAL A new rail track will be added in the intermodal yard, where containers are loaded or unloaded from trains, and three other tracks will be realigned. A currently unused track will be brought back into operation. Container handling equipment will also be added on the terminal, including three to four rail-mounted gantry cranes and two ship-to-shore cranes, as well as reach stackers, rubber-tired gantries and tractor trailers. The graphic below shows the realignment of tracks in the Deltaport Intermodal Yard. 3. ADDITIONAL RAIL TRACK WITHIN THE EXISTING RAILWAY CORRIDOR AND A PORTION OF THE OPTION LANDS A passing track will be added between 72nd Street and the Roberts Bank Causeway, and support tracks will be built at the Gulf Yard. East of Arthur Drive, rail works will take place within the existing railway right-of-way. West of Arthur Drive, the work will take place partially within the existing railway right-of-way and also extend onto approximately 10 hectares (25 acres) of the Option Lands. Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project EXISTING INTERMODAL YARD SECTION TRK 8 TRK 7 TRK 6 TRK 5 TRK 4 TRK 8 TRK 7 TRK 6 TRK 5 TRK 4 TRK 3 TRK 2 TRK 1 TRK 0 TRK 3 TRK 2 TRK 1 LEGEND Existing Intermodal Rail Reused RECONFIGURED INTERMODAL YARD SECTION Existing Intermodal Rail Realigned New Intermodal Rail Currently Unused Intermodal Rail Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 13

14 Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project 4. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ON DELTAPORT WAY TO IMPROVE THE MOVEMENT OF CONTAINER TRUCKS AT DELTAPORT The following road improvements will reduce the impact of container truck movements on local residents: A truck turnaround, adjacent to Deltaport Way in the vicinity of 41B Street, will eliminate the need for trucks lining up along Deltaport Way east of 41B Street. A weigh-in-motion scale on Deltaport Way will identify and prevent overweight trucks from accessing the Deltaport Terminal. A vehicle access control system (VACS) on Deltaport Way will ensure that only authorized and licensed vehicles enter the Deltaport Terminal. WHO ARE THE PARTNERS INVOLVED? greater port economy such as logistics and supply chain work, transloading facilities and distribution centres. Indirect and induced economic impacts will add a further 2,500 2,700 jobs. The total number of permanent jobs created by this project is estimated to be between 5,000 and 5,500. Increased export and import trade activity would add about $500 million per year to Canada s gross domestic product, and about $900 million in economic output. WHEN WILL THE PROJECT BE BUILT? Subject to approval by the Port Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, the Province of B.C. and TSI Terminal Systems Inc., construction of the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project could begin in the summer of 2012, with completion in Port Metro Vancouver is working with the Province of B.C. and TSI Terminal Systems Inc. (the operator of Deltaport) to plan, design and implement the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project. Port Metro Vancouver is coordinating the project, and is responsible for project design, staging and scheduling. Port Metro Vancouver will work with the Province of B.C. on the road and rail improvements outside the Deltaport Terminal gate, and TSI Terminal Systems Inc. will work on the project elements that are within the Deltaport Terminal. WHAT ARE THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS? The Project will generate approximately 400 construction jobs per year for three years. After construction, the project is estimated to provide between 800 and 900 new jobs in port operations, and a further 1,700 1,900 jobs in the The total number of jobs created by the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project is estimated to be between 5,000 and 5, Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

15 PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS AND POTENTIAL IMPACT MITIGATION Consultation Topics Through consultation on past projects, we have identified key community and stakeholder concerns that may arise from the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project. These include concerns about safety, congestion, air quality and noise from an increase in truck traffic and train operations as well as impacts to agricultural land and wildlife. In 2010, approximately 45% of all import and export containers to and from Deltaport was handled by truck. This generated approximately 3,000 truck trips per day (1,500 in and 1,500 out). Without the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project, truck traffic is forecast to increase to approximately 3,500 trips per day by 2014 (1,750 in and 1,750 out). The Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project could result in an additional increase in truck trips of up to 1,000 truck trips per day (500 in and 500 out), for a total of approximately 4,500 truck trips per day, once the terminal reaches capacity. Also in 2010, the Roberts Bank rail corridor carried approximately six container trains per day (three into the Deltaport facility and three out). Additionally, an average of 10 coal trains (five in and five out) arrived and departed daily from Westshore Terminals. By the time the Deltaport Terminal reaches its full capacity, rail container traffic is expected to increase to an average of eight trains per day (four in and four out). As mentioned earlier, the South Fraser Perimeter Road Project and the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program are being built, in part, to accommodate and mitigate increases in road and rail traffic from this and future port developments. Port Metro Vancouver has also been working to identify additional measures that might reduce truck congestion and we are interested in your feedback on these proposed measures. Consultation Topics Port Metro Vancouver is working to mitigate the impacts of truck traffic on communities. Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 15

16 TRUCK CONGESTION Consultation Topics The South Fraser Perimeter Road, scheduled for completion in 2013, will reroute container trucks leaving Deltaport. This will improve traffic flow, community connections, and quality of life for residents and local businesses by restricting container trucks from Highway 17 north of Deltaport Way, and from Highway 10 west of Highway 91. In addition, Port Metro Vancouver s Truck Licensing System (see sidebar) will continue to monitor truck movements and driver behaviour, and manage a reduction in truck emissions. TRUCK CONGESTION REDUCTION MEASURES Consultation Topic Recognizing the importance of reducing container truck traffic in local communities and on local roads, Port Metro Vancouver is exploring the following truck congestion reduction measures: 1. DIVERSIFYING TRUCK TRIP SCHEDULES Truck trips in peak periods could be reduced by spreading truck trips across more hours of the day. Port Metro Vancouver is exploring incentives that may encourage truck drivers and companies to shift their pickup and delivery to off-peak delivery times, reducing congestion and related air emissions. 2. MINIMIZING EMPTY TRUCK TRIPS Working with trucking associations and companies, Port Metro Vancouver could explore implementing a dispatch system to reduce the number of empty trips (trips to or from the terminal with no container). This would reduce the overall number and duration of truck trips, leading to reduced congestion and truck emissions. PORT METRO VANCOUVER TRUCK LICENSING SYSTEM Port Metro Vancouver s mandatory Truck Licensing System (TLS) is designed to monitor truck movements and driver behaviour, and manage a reduction in truck emissions. This policy requires that all trucks accessing marine terminals under the jurisdiction of Port Metro Vancouver, such as Deltaport, have a valid TLS licence. The Truck Licensing System requires trucks to reduce idling within Port Metro Vancouver terminals to no more than three minutes in any hour, and restricts the age and emissions standards of vehicles that are allowed to enter Port Metro Vancouver terminals. By 2015, all trucks that access Port Metro Vancouver marine terminals will be required to achieve a 2007 engine emission performance or better. From an emissions perspective, compared to older engines, this is the equivalent of taking 59 of every 60 trucks off the road. This program has resulted in a net improvement to air quality, even though the number of trucks accessing Port Metro Vancouver terminals has increased, and will continue to do so. 16 Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

17 3. TRUCK NOTIFICATION AND TRACKING SYSTEM Port Metro Vancouver could work with trucking associations and companies to utilize GPS or other tracking technology to identify, locate and contact vehicles on a real-time basis. Using this technology, fleet operators would be able to anticipate travelling conditions for individual vehicles, creating better arrival and departure strategies that could reduce truck congestion, which would lead to a reduction in idling and truck emissions. 4. PROVIDING DESIGNATED TRUCK WAITING AREAS Port Metro Vancouver could explore sites in the vicinity of Deltaport that would provide a designated waiting area for container trucks, leading to reduced congestion and idling. Port Metro Vancouver is interested in your feedback on these potential items. Please see page 29 in the feedback form to answer questions about these Truck Congestion Reduction Measures. DELTAPORT THIRD BERTH PROJECT COMMUNITY AND MITIGATION INITIATIVES The Deltaport Third Berth Project was a Port Metro Vancouver and TSI Terminal Systems Inc. initiative to expand container operations at Deltaport. The Deltaport Third Berth Project increased the capacity at Deltaport by up to 600,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) by adding a third berth and 20 hectares of container storage facilities. The Deltaport Third Berth Project was opened in January Port Metro Vancouver worked in collaboration with the community and stakeholders throughout the construction and first year of operation of the Deltaport Third Berth to identify and address any potential impacts. Some of these initiatives included: Establishing the DELTAPORT THIRD BERTH PROJECT COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE (DCLC), consisting of up to 18 individuals representing residents, community associations and businesses in Delta and port stakeholder groups. The DCLC worked with Port Metro Vancouver to identify community concerns, develop potential solutions to address those concerns and assist in communicating information among the community, Port Metro Vancouver and other port stakeholders. A new PORT COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE (PCLC) has been established, following the completion of the Deltaport Third Berth Project. For more information, please visit Establishing the DELTA CONTAINER TRUCK TRAFFIC WORKING GROUP to address port-related container truck issues in the community of Delta. Members include Port Metro Vancouver, TSI Terminal Systems Inc., the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Corporation of Delta, the Delta Police, ICBC and a subcommittee of the PCLC. Implementing IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGHWAY 17 that mitigate the additional truck trips generated by the project, including: Consultation Topics ~ Improvements to the Highway 17 northbound off-ramp that leads onto Highway 99 southbound. ~ Extension of the northbound HOV lane on Highway 17 south of Ladner Trunk Road. ~ Signal modifications at the intersection of Highway 17 and Ladner Trunk Road, and road capacity improvements to the left turning lanes from Ladner Trunk Road eastbound onto Highway 17 northbound. Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 17

18 AGRICULTURAL LAND Rail improvements to the east of Arthur Drive will take place in the existing railway right-of-way. Rail improvements in the Gulf Yard, west of Arthur Drive, will take place in the existing railway right-of-way and on a portion of the Option Lands. The Option Lands are a 60-metre-wide strip of land from Arthur Drive west to the neck of the Roberts Bank causeway and are within the Agricultural Land Reserve. In 2008, the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) approved the acquisition of the Option Lands to create new rail rights-of-way. The Commission s approval was subject to two conditions: a plan showing the area to be dedicated as rail right-of-way, and the ability to keep farming activities active until the rail construction is needed and is approved by the ALC. Port Metro Vancouver is consulting with the affected farmers, the Agricultural Land Commission and other key stakeholders regarding mitigation and compensation for the loss of agricultural productivity. Based on initial assessments, the amount of agricultural land required for rail improvements as part of the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project is expected to be approximately 10 hectares (25 acres). COMPENSATION FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY Consultation Topic Consultation Topics Specific opportunities will be discussed with the Agricultural Land Commission. Port Metro Vancouver is also interested in your feedback on potential compensation for the use of agricultural land. Compensation measures could include: 1. TOPSOIL CONSERVATION PROGRAM Topsoil from lands required for construction of the project could be moved to adjacent properties to improve field conditions, configurations and drainage. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING AGRICULTURAL LAND Port Metro Vancouver could work with the Agricultural Land Commission and the farming community on initiatives to improve productivity on adjacent agricultural lands by supporting investments in infrastructure such as irrigation and drainage. 3. AGRICULTURAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT Port Metro Vancouver could work with the farming community to support agricultural education for the next generation of farmers. Examples of capacity development could include providing bursaries or research funding. Port Metro Vancouver is interested in your feedback on these potential items. Please see page 30 in the feedback form to answer questions about Compensation for Agricultural Productivity. 18 Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

19 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND ASSESSMENT The Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project is undergoing a screening-level environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA). Under a screening-level assessment, Port Metro Vancouver is required to post a Notice of Commencement and a CEAA Screening Level environmental assessment report and make these available for review. Over and above these requirements, from October 24 to November 10, the public was invited to review and comment on a project description that included: An overview of the scope of the key project components and activities. The scope of the factors to be considered and a description of studies being undertaken in support of the environmental assessment. The project description can be found at The CEAA Registry Number for the project is and is found at Comments received from the public on the project description will provide Port Metro Vancouver with feedback that helps to ensure that the scope of potential environmental and socio-economic effects of the project are well understood and that appropriate mitigation measures are integrated into project delivery. Environmental Studies and Assessment Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 19

20 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CURRENTLY UNDERWAY In support of the screening-level environmental assessment, Port Metro Vancouver is currently undertaking studies intended to identify potential biophysical and sociocommunity effects that could result from the project and the mitigation required to address such effects. Summaries of studies currently underway are listed below, including the purpose, approach and next steps. The results of these studies will be summarized in the CEAA Screening Level environmental assessment report, and made available for public comment, anticipated for early Environmental Studies and Assessment TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENT (WILDLIFE, VEGETATION AND SPECIES AT RISK) PURPOSE AND APPROACH This study evaluates the potential impacts of the project on wildlife and wildlife habitat and considers wildlife such as amphibians, birds, small mammals, and vegetation adjacent to the project. The study builds on previous environmental studies and is supported by field surveys within a 400-metre-wide corridor from the base of the Roberts Bank causeway to 72nd Street. Special consideration has been given to assessing potential effects on at-risk (rare, threatened or endangered) wildlife, plant species and plant communities that have the potential to occur in the project area. The project area is within a region that supports a large number of bird species, and which serves as a major stopover location for shorebirds during spring and fall migration, as well as a winter ground for many ducks and geese species. Five at-risk bird species, including the great blue heron, short-eared owl, barn swallow, peregrine falcon and barn owls, have a high potential to occur within the study area. NEXT STEPS Port Metro Vancouver will: Finalize assessments to determine what impact, if any, the project may have on wildlife and wildlife habitat and vegetation. Develop mitigation strategies, as necessary, to address potential impacts, which could include measures such as: ~ Avoiding site clearing during bird breeding periods. ~ Avoiding disturbance of areas identified as habitat for at-risk species. MARINE ENVIRONMENT PURPOSE AND APPROACH This study assesses potential project effects on the marine environment with a focus on marine mammals that have been identified as present or potentially present in the project area and vicinity. Construction will not occur within the marine environment, and therefore the construction phase of the project will have no impact on the marine environment. The focus of the study is on potential effects that could result from increased vessel traffic during operation. At least 10 marine mammal species are known to frequent Roberts Bank and the surrounding area during all or part of the year, including seals, sea lions, whales and porpoises. Based on current operations, the risk of a collision impact to marine mammals is low, and the incremental increases of underwater noise resulting from an increase in container traffic is not expected to be considered significant to marine mammals. NEXT STEPS Port Metro Vancouver will: Finalize assessments to determine what impacts, if any, increased vessel operations may have on the marine environment. As necessary, work with vessel operators and regulatory agencies to explore mitigation options, such as establishing a marine mammal education and awareness program with the British Columbia Marine Pilots, including instruction on how to steer away from wildlife without compromising ship safety. 20 Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

21 COASTAL SEABIRDS AND WATERFOWL PURPOSE AND APPROACH This study assesses potential indirect project impacts on coastal seabirds and waterfowl that have been identified as present or potentially present in the project area and vicinity. The project area includes upland and marine intertidal areas that attract significant numbers of migratory and resident birds on the Pacific Flyway. NEXT STEPS Port Metro Vancouver will: Finalize assessments to determine what impacts, if any, the project may have on coastal seabirds and waterfowl. Develop mitigation strategies, as necessary, to address potential impacts, which could include measures such as: ~ Avoiding site clearing during bird breeding periods. ~ Avoiding disturbance of areas identified as habitat for at-risk species. WATER QUALITY PURPOSE AND APPROACH This study evaluates the potential impacts of the project on surface water resources. Previous environmental studies and in-field surveys have been used to review water resources along the existing railway right-of-way within a 65-metre-wide corridor from 41B Street to Arthur Drive, and a 30-metre-wide corridor from Arthur Drive to Highway 17. The studies involved collecting surface water samples within the study area to document key measures of water quality. This baseline water quality data will assist in monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation that will be put in place to manage potential project-related effects on water quality. NEXT STEPS Port Metro Vancouver will: Finalize assessments to determine what impacts, if any, the project may have on water resources and water quality. Work with construction contractors to ensure they adhere to best practices to avoid project-related impacts to surface water quality. Depending on site conditions, this may include, but is not limited to: ~ Limiting disturbance to vegetative areas. ~ Establishing sediment and erosion controls. Environmental Studies and Assessment Teams conducting field studies in the Roberts Bank area. Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 21

22 Environmental Studies and Assessment FISH AND FISH HABITAT PURPOSE AND APPROACH This study evaluates the potential impacts of the project on fish and fish habitats in the project area, primarily located in agricultural ditches adjacent to the project. The study builds on previous environmental studies and is supported by field surveys to assess fish and fish habitat along the existing rail right-of-way within a 65-metre-wide corridor from 41B Street to Arthur Drive, and a 30-metre-wide corridor from Arthur Drive to Highway 17. Preliminary findings have revealed resident species that include the threespine stickleback, brassy minnow, peamouth chub and redside shiner. No at-risk fish species were found during field visits and there is no potential for salmon spawning habitat given the substrate (materials found at the bottom of the ditches) and lack of riparian vegetation. NEXT STEPS Port Metro Vancouver will: Finalize assessments to determine what impacts, if any, the project may have on fish and fish habitat. Work with construction contractors to ensure adherence to best practices in order to protect fish and fish habitat. Depending on site conditions, this may include, but is not limited to: ~ Establishing sediment and erosion controls. ~ Monitoring water quality during construction. AIR QUALITY PURPOSE AND APPROACH This study focuses on changes in emissions of common air contaminants including carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NO x), sulphur dioxide (SO 2), fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and greenhouse gases (GHGs) as a result of changes in rail, truck and marine transportation activities associated with the project. The baseline estimate of air contaminant emissions is based on a detailed 2010 emission inventory for Roberts Bank. In addition, ambient air quality levels will be compared to real-time air quality monitoring data being collected by the Metro Vancouver Air Quality Station in Tsawwassen. Forecasts for the potential change in emissions will be based on anticipated changes in marine vessel, truck and rail activity levels; on changes in equipment due to fleet turnover, with newer equipment meeting more stringent emission standards; and on changes in fuel type and quality. Changes in emissions for future years to 2030 will be compared to estimated emissions relative to Preliminary findings for existing air quality levels at the Metro Vancouver Air Quality Station in Tsawwassen from June 2010 to May 2011 indicate that the current maximum observed levels of hourly average nitrogen dioxide (NO 2) are comparable to what was estimated during the Deltaport Third Berth Project environmental assessment. However, concentrations of NO 2 coming from the direction of Deltaport are less than half of the predicted values estimated for the Deltaport Third Berth Project and current levels of hourly average carbon monoxide (CO) are less than one-third of the predicted values estimated during the Deltaport Third Berth Project environmental assessment. Although current levels of hourly averaged SO 2 are comparable with those that were predicted for the Deltaport Third Berth Project, the establishment of the North American Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) in 2011, with requirements for low sulphur marine fuel, is expected to lead to lower levels of SO 2 in the future. Reduced levels of sulphur in marine fuels are also anticipated to reduce PM 2.5 emissions from marine vessels. NEXT STEPS Port Metro Vancouver will: Finalize assessments to determine what impacts, if any, the project may have on air quality. Develop mitigation measures, as necessary, for the potential impacts to air quality from construction and operations. 22 Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

23 AGRICULTURE NOISE AND VIBRATION PURPOSE AND APPROACH This study considers direct and indirect impacts, during both construction and operations, to agriculture as a result of rail construction in the Option Lands. Based on initial assessments, the amount of agricultural land affected by the project is approximately 10 hectares (25 acres). Port Metro Vancouver is undertaking a consultation process with the Agricultural Land Commission and other key stakeholders regarding proposed mitigation and compensation for the loss of agricultural land in the Option Lands required for this project. More information regarding potential mitigation options for agriculture can be found on page 18. NEXT STEPS Port Metro Vancouver will: Continue consultation with the Agricultural Land Commission, affected farmers and other stakeholders to determine appropriate mitigation and compensation for the use of agricultural land. PURPOSE AND APPROACH This study analyzes potential noise and vibration impacts from the project. The geographic area considered in assessing noise impact includes the Roberts Bank port facilities and causeway, residential communities adjacent to the existing railway line extending east as far as 156th Street, and residential areas in close proximity to the shoreline extending from the Roberts Bank causeway southward to the Tsawwassen Beach residential area. The study will establish the existing (baseline) noise levels at several monitoring sites in the area, estimate noise and vibration levels that may result from construction and operation activities, and identify potential mitigation measures for noise and vibration. NEXT STEPS Port Metro Vancouver will: Finalize assessments to determine what impacts, if any, the project may have on residential areas and on the environment due to noise and vibration. Develop mitigation measures, as necessary, for the potential impacts from noise and vibration during construction, which could include measures such as: ~ Regular maintenance of construction equipment. ~ Addressing specific noise issues as they arise. Environmental Studies and Assessment Teams conducting field studies in the Roberts Bank area. Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 23

24 Environmental Studies and Assessment ARCHAEOLOGY PURPOSE AND APPROACH This study assesses the potential impacts of the project on archaeological resources by reviewing existing archaeological information and identifying and assessing the potential for impacts. Previous investigations that have been undertaken within or near the project area are being reviewed as part of this assessment, including those done for the Deltaport Third Berth Project, the South Fraser Perimeter Road and the 41B Street Overpass. Preliminary findings have determined that, while there are approximately 20 previously recorded archaeological sites within the broader study area, there are no previously recorded archaeological sites located within the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project area. There are two historic sites recorded in the Provincial Heritage Registry that may be protected under the Local Government Act by the Community Heritage Register of the Corporation of Delta. NEXT STEPS Port Metro Vancouver will: Finalize the archaeological overview assessment to determine what impacts, if any, the project may have on archaeological resources, including recommendations for appropriate archaeological monitoring during construction activities. SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY PURPOSE AND APPROACH This study considers socio-economic and community values that could be impacted by construction and operation of the project and considers areas within the Corporation of Delta, including Tsawwassen, Ladner and North Delta, as well as the Tsawwassen First Nation lands. The scope of socio-economic and socio-community studies includes: Population and demographics Land use planning Land use Visual and lighting Transportation and traffic Marine Hospital/medical services Police and fire protection Community and social services and facilities The project is generally aligned with the Corporation of Delta s Official Community Plan, specifically as it relates to improvements to existing infrastructure, promoting rail for the movement of goods, and support for industrial activities that generate economic benefits to the community. The project components will be constructed largely within the existing footprint of current operational areas and are consistent with their existing land uses (i.e., road and rail rights-of-way). NEXT STEPS Port Metro Vancouver will: Finalize the assessments to determine what socio-economic and community impacts may occur as a result of the project. Work with the Corporation of Delta to minimize any temporary traffic concerns related to construction. Undertake a visual impact assessment and a lighting impact assessment to assess the significance of the project on viewscape and develop mitigation strategies as necessary. 24 Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

25 CUMULATIVE EFFECTS PURPOSE AND APPROACH In addition to studying the immediate and near-term impacts of the project on the environment, all biophysical studies will also consider the cumulative environmental effects of the project. Cumulative environmental effects assessment a requirement of the federal environmental assessment process considers the effects of a proposed project in combination with the effects of other projects and activities that have been or will be carried out. The cumulative effects assessment is intended to ensure that the cumulative effects of a combination of projects is considered even though the project-specific effects, when independently assessed, may be considered not significant. The cumulative effects assessment will consider residual effects from the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement project that may interact with residual effects from past and future projects including the South Fraser Perimeter Road, the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project and others. The scope of the cumulative effects assessment for the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project will consider a number of valued ecosystems components including: Vegetation and wildlife Water resources surface water Fish and fish habitat Marine environment (operations only) Air quality Noise NEXT STEPS Port Metro Vancouver will: Determine the topics to be included in the Cumulative Effects Assessment once preliminary results of the environmental assessment are completed and the scope and magnitude of environmental effects associated with the proposed project are confirmed. Environmental Studies and Assessment Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 25

26 OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE INPUT REGARDING THE DELTAPORT TERMINAL, ROAD AND RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Port Metro Vancouver is engaging with key stakeholders, such as local governments, industry, community, business and agricultural stakeholders regarding the project. Engagement regarding the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project began in October 2011 and includes the following: Initial meetings regarding the project with local government, agricultural, business and community stakeholders (October 2011 complete). Online posting of a project description, including a list of studies to be completed as part of the environmental assessment, for public comment (October 24 November 10, 2011 complete). Community, stakeholder and public consultation through stakeholder meetings, open houses and online consultation (November 21, 2011 January 6, 2012). Online posting of a CEAA Screening Level environmental assessment report, including results of studies, for public comment (anticipated for early 2012). Consultation and Engagement OCTOBER 2011 Initial outreach with stakeholders regarding project OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2011 Online posting of project description as part of environmental assessment for public comment NOVEMBER 2011 JANUARY 2012 Community, stakeholder and public consultation CURRENT EARLY 2012 Online posting of CEAA Screening Level environmental assessment report for public comment COMPLETE COMPLETE 26 Port Metro Vancouver Container Capacity Improvement Program

27 HOW WILL YOUR INPUT BE USED? Input received will be considered, along with technical and economic information, as Port Metro Vancouver undertakes engineering and environmental work on the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project. The input received through this consultation will be summarized in a Consultation Summary Report, which will be made available online at A Consideration Memo will also be produced, showing how input was considered in refining project designs or in mitigation and compensation measures. FIRST NATION CONSULTATION A separate, but parallel, consultation process with First Nations is being undertaken regarding the project. Consultation and Engagement A gantry crane operator unloads containers onto the terminal. Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form 27