Chip Plant Demolition at Vancouver Port - 8501 Ontario Street
Official title: Chip plant demolition - 8501 Ontario Street
Howe Sound Pulp & Paper wants to tear down an old chip processing plant on Vancouver's waterfront. The company needs to clear the site to meet its lease obligations with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. This first phase covers demolishing buildings and equipment above ground—debarkers, chippers, transformers, and storage structures.
Why This Matters
Live or work near the Vancouver port? Demolition means noise, dust, and truck traffic for months. There's also a waste oil tank on site—how it's handled matters for local air and water quality.
What Could Change
If approved, the company can proceed with demolishing nine structures including industrial buildings and a transformer station. Phase 2 would follow later for site cleanup and remediation. The land could eventually be redeveloped for other port uses.
Key Issues
- How will demolition impacts like noise, dust, and traffic be managed?
- How will hazardous materials like waste oil be safely removed?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.