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Lower Berth Access Improvement (LBAI) Project

DP World Fraser Surrey Inc. is proposing the Lower Berth Access Improvement (LBAI) Project at its Fraser Surrey Terminal. The project will enhance vessel access and egress at the lower berths by removing a deteriorated section of an in-river wall structure originally built in 1967. This upgrade will improve safety, reduce vessel maneuvering, and increase berth utilization, while minimizing environmental impacts.

Upon completion, the project will remove aging infrastructure that currently restricts vessel movements, supporting more efficient, reliable, and safe port operations.

Key Benefits:

• Helping Canadian products access international markets by lowering vessel wait times and increasing berth utilization.
• Reduced navigation risks for marine traffic by removing the need to “double park” ships.
• Improving the long-term environment of the Fraser River by removing creosote piles.

Project broadly consists of the following components:

• Removal of aging wall structure: Demolition and disposal of ~1,400 creosote timber piles, 175 pairs of steel sheet piles, and associated structures.
• Sediment and rock removal: Dredging and removal of built-up sand along both sides of the wall and rock apron structure underneath it.
• Structural reinforcement: Support the remaining upstream wall section to maintain its protective function.
• Navigation safety upgrades: Reinstallation of navigational lights and markers on the remaining wall.

DP World Fraser Surrey is committed to reducing environmental effects by scheduling in-water work during least-risk fisheries windows, implementing wildlife protection measures, and developing a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). Engagement with stakeholders and Indigenous groups will ensure feedback is heard and addressed throughout the process.

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