Should Vegetation Be Cleared for a New Access Road in Surrey?
Official title: Vegetation removal and internal access road installation
A construction company wants to clear about 4,700 square metres of vegetation and build a gravel access road on an existing berm near the Fraser River in Surrey. The 130-metre road would help trucks reach their barge without clogging up Dock Road. Trees and plants would go to a green waste facility.
Why This Matters
Live near Timberland Road or Dock Road in Surrey? This project could reduce truck traffic on your street. But it also means clearing trees and vegetation along the Fraser River. Construction would last about 6 months during regular work hours.
What Could Change
If approved, Mainland Construction Materials could clear nearly half a hectare of vegetation and build a new gravel road. The company would get better access to their Fraser River barge operation. Traffic patterns on Dock Road could shift as trucks use the new internal route instead.
Key Issues
- Should vegetation be cleared near the Fraser River for industrial access?
- Will the new road actually reduce traffic congestion on Dock Road?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.