New Barge Shipping Facility at Vancouver's Centennial Road
Official title: Short-sea shipping facility - 855 Centennial Road
DP World wants to build a barge terminal in Vancouver to move shipping containers between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. The company says it'll cut truck traffic and greenhouse gas emissions. Construction would start summer 2025 and take about seven months.
Why This Matters
Live near Centennial Road? You might see construction crews for seven months starting this summer. The upside: fewer trucks on highways between Vancouver and the Island could mean less traffic for commuters. The facility aims to make supply chains more reliable too.
What Could Change
If approved, DP World could install 16 large steel piles for berthing barges, demolish two existing sheds, and build a new site office. A diesel crane would operate at the facility to load and unload containers. The port authority would set conditions for construction and operations.
Key Issues
- Should this barge facility be approved at 855 Centennial Road?
- Will the project actually reduce truck traffic and emissions as claimed?
- What are the environmental impacts of removing creosote piles and installing new steel piles?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.