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South Fraser Perimeter Project Gateway Program
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE TO8-02
2009/2010 ANNUAL REPORT
July 2010
Prepared for: BC Environmental Assessment Office 1st Floor – 836 Yates Street PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt. Victoria, B.C. V8W 9V1
Prepared by: Ministry of Transportation and
Infrastructure 2400-4710 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART A: PROJECT STATUS ..................................................................................................... 1
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1 1.1. Background ....................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Project Description ........................................................................................... 2
2. CONSTRUCTION STATUS ............................................................................................ 3
2.1. PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................... 3 2.1.1. Tannery Interchange to Port Mann Bridge ...................................................... 4 2.1.2. Hwy 91 to 80th Street ........................................................................................ 4 2.1.3. 80th Street to Hwy 99 ........................................................................................ 4 2.1.4. Hwy 99 to Hwy 17 .............................................................................................. 5 2.1.5. Works delivered by MoT ................................................................................... 5
2.2. PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................... 5
2.2.1. PHASE 2 PROCUREMENT PROCESS ......................................................................... 6
PART B: PROGRESS IN MEETING OWNERS COMMITMENTS AND ASSURANCES ............................................................................................................... 7
3. RESPONSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ..................................................... 7 3.1. Status of Permits, Authorizations, and Approvals.......................................... 7
4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS (EMPS) ..................................................... 8 4.1. Construction Environmental Management Plans
(CEMPs) ............................................................................................................. 8 4.2. Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) .................................. 9 4.3. Environmental Auditing and Monitoring During SFPR
Construction .................................................................................................... 10 4.5.1 Environmental Monitoring Plans ............................................................ 10 4.5.2 Environmental Monitor ........................................................................... 10 4.5.3 Quality Auditing ..................................................................................... 10
5. STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF TOCA COMMITMENTS ..................................... 11
6. CLOSURE .................................................................................................................... 12
APPENDICES .......................................................................................................................... 13 Appendix A: Environmental Assessment Certification T08-02 Appendix B: Permits, Authorizations, Approvals, and
Licences Appendix C: Status of the SFPR Table of Commitments and
Assurances
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PART A: PROJECT STATUS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background The South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) project (the Project) received an
Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) on July 25, 2008. Federal approval for the
Project was granted on July 29, 2008. Condition 6 of the Project’s Environmental
Assessment Certificate (EAC T08-02) (Appendix A) requires that the Proponent (BC
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoT)) provide quarterly reports on the
status of compliance with the conditions of the EAC and the Table of Owner’ s
Commitments and Assurances (TOCA).
The purpose of this report is to provide the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) and
other review agencies, involved in the review process for the Project, with an update on
progress of SFPR in implementing the TOCA, since receiving certification.
MoT is committed to ensuring that the Project is designed, constructed and operated in
an environmentally responsible manner and complying with the terms and conditions of
federal and provincial legislation, permits, approvals and authorizations, including the
EAC.
This annual status report summarizes the status of implementation of TOCA
commitments, since the EAC was granted for the Project, over the course of the past 12
months.
Questions relating to this report can be forwarded to:
Malcolm Smith
Environmental Manager, South Fraser Perimeter Road
Email: [email protected]
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1.2. Project Description
The South Fraser Perimeter Road Project (SFPR), approximately 40km long, will be a
new four-lane, 80 km/hr route along the south side of the Fraser River extending from
Deltaport Way in Southwest Delta to 176th Street (Hwy 15) in Surrey (Figure 1). It will
include connections to Highway 1, 91, and 99 and to TransLink's new Golden Ears
Bridge connector, which is currently under construction. The SFPR will offer goods
movers an efficient transportation corridor, while helping to reduce the volume of
regional traffic and trucks on community streets. Congestion in Delta and Surrey
communities is increasing every year, along with growing impacts to residents, the
environment and the economy. SFPR will result in reduced east-west travel times and
will improve safety and reliability for both people and goods.
Figure 1. SFPR Alignment and Overview of Phase 1 Works
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2. CONSTRUCTION STATUS
Construction of the SFPR is split into Phase 1 and Phase 2 works. Phase 1 works,
initiated in the fall of 2008, include the preload of portions of the alignment which present
the more significant time requirements for site preparation prior to the construction of the
road infrastructure. The four main areas where (Phase 1) pre-load works will occur
throughout the corridor are illustrated in Figure 1. Phase 1 works also include other
works, such as utilities relocations and storage of pre-load materials, which will facilitate
Phase 2 construction.
Phase 2 works include design, construction, operation and maintenance of the
remaining project works and are anticipated to be initiated in late 2010. Phase 2 works
are discussed in Section 2.2.
2.1. Phase 1 Construction
Phase 1, or advanced site preparation works, consist of early utilities relocation,
infrastructure and structure works in southwest Delta, and preload/surcharge of
compressible soils areas. Phase 1 works are occurring in advance of other project
works in order to address areas of the alignment where there are very soft and deep
soils requiring long periods of compression prior to construction.
The majority of Phase 1 works, specifically pre-loading and site preparation activities,
are being advanced through the use of contractors as summarized in Table 1. In
addition, MoT is directly conducting some Phase 1 works, such as initial site preparation,
pre-load storage, and utilities relocation.
Table 1. Phase 1 Primary Contractors
Highway Segment Contractor
Tannery Interchange to Port Mann Bridge Tyam Construction
Hwy 91 to 80th Street Matcon Excavation and Shoring
80th Street to Hwy 99 B & B Construction
Hwy 99 to Hwy 17 Mainland Civil Works
Other /site specific advance works along alignment MoT
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Phase 1 construction on the Project commenced in August 2008 and will continue until
July 2010. The following is a brief description of the status of Phase 1 construction in
each of the four Phase 1 preload segments.
2.1.1. Tannery Interchange to Port Mann Bridge
Tyam Construction (Tyam) was awarded the contract for Phase 1 works between
Tannery Interchange and the Port Mann Bridge in August 2008. Phase 1 construction
activities in this section are 98% complete and are expected to be completed by August
2010.
Key project works that have been undertaken include: establishment of preload on road
alignment, construction of detour roads, MSE wall construction, installation of temporary
drainage infrastructure, installation of geotechnical instrumentation, and utility
relocations.
2.1.2. Hwy 91 to 80th Street
Matcon Excavation and Shoring (Matcon) was awarded the contract for Phase 1 works
between Highway 91 and 80th Street in Delta in February 2009. Phase 1 construction
activities in this section are 80% complete and are expected to be completed by
September 2010.
Key project works that have been undertaken include: establishment of preload on road
alignment, construction of access roads, installation of a temporary wildlife crossing
pipe, installation of geotechnical instrumentation, and construction of hydrology
mitigation berms.
2.1.3. 80th Street to Hwy 99
B&B Construction (B&B) was awarded the contract for Phase 1 works between 80th
Street and Highway 99 in February 2009. Phase 1 construction activities in this section
are 90 % complete and are expected to be completed by October 2010.
Key project works that have been undertaken include: establishment of preload on road
alignment, installation of geotechnical instrumentation, installation of temporary drainage
infrastructure, utility relocations, and installation of hydrology mitigation berm.
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2.1.4. Hwy 99 to Hwy 17
Mainland Civil Works Inc. (Mainland Civil) was awarded the contract for Phase 1 works
between Highway 99 and Highway 17 in January 2009. Phase 1 construction activities
in this section are 95% complete and are expected to be completed by September 2010.
Key project works that have been undertaken include: establishment of preload on road
alignment, installation of geotechnical instrumentation, installation of temporary drainage
infrastructure, and utility relocations.
2.1.5. Works delivered by MoT
In addition to Phase 1 construction advanced by contractors during 2009/2010, MoT
directly undertook some site specific works in order to advance the Project. Specific
works that have been undertaken by MoT include: placement of preload material at the
80th Street stockpile site in Delta, and Sunbury, and site preparation at individual
properties between 80th Street and Highway 91.
2.2. Phase 2 Construction
Phase 2 of the Project will be advanced using a contractor to complete a significant
portion of remaining construction works as well as operation and maintenance of the
entire alignment. However, some phase 2 construction will be advanced through
separate processes as noted below.
Table 2 Advanced Phase 2 Construction
Project Stage Updates
Highway 17 Interchange
Ground improvements
Contract awarded to JJM Construction in January 2010. Work completed in May 2010.
Approach Construction
Contract awarded to Mainland Civil Works in May 2010. Anticipated completion by September 2011.
Underpass Construction
Contract award to be determined.
36th Avenue and 64th Street
Ground Improvements
Contract awarded to AGI Construction in March 2010. Work completed.
Underpass Contract awarded to Graham construction in
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construction May 2010. Anticipated completion by September 2011.
Fraser Heights Bridge
Design Kiewit Flatiron is contracted to design the wetland bridge and design is ongoing
Construction Construction to be advanced through a separate procurements processes initiated in the spring/summer of 2010.
Golden Ears Connector /
Fraser Heights Connector
Construction Kiewit Flatiron is contracted to construct the connector. Currently works include preload placement, settlement and environmental monitoring and permit preparation for 2010 works.
In the case of work being advanced on the Golden Ears Connector, the Design Build
contractor is working with the IAERC that has been established for the Port Mann
Highway 1 Project with respect to obtaining permits and authorizations, and provision of
the review of project related documentation. However, the status of implementation of
TOCA commitments for this portion of SFPR is monitored by the MoT SFPR project
team and reported on in this document.
Other changes to the delivery of the Project, including advancing other project
components outside of the phase 2 contractor agreement, will be noted in MoT’s
quarterly reports to the BC Environmental Office.
2.2.1. Phase 2 Procurement Process
The procurement process for the phase 2 contractor was initiated in late 2008 when the
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process began. Three proponent teams have been
short-listed and Technical Proposals were evaluated in December and January 2010.
Proponent teams submitted financial proposals in February 2010 and evaluation was
completed by April 2010. By May a preferred proponent was notified. Design and
construction work is anticipated to begin in fall 2010.
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PART B: PROGRESS IN MEETING OWNERS COMMITMENTS AND ASSURANCES
3. RESPONSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Environmental management for Phase 1 of construction works was carried out in
accordance with the terms and conditions in the EAC and TOCA, along with any
subsequent requirements agreed by MoT and regulatory agencies, including:
• Development and implementation of a site-specific Environmental Management
Plans (EMP), including relevant sub-plans in accordance with TOCA item 1.1;
• Opportunities for applicable regulatory agencies to review and comment on the
EMPs and sub-plans prior to construction;
• Development of a federal Fisheries Act Authorization application, and receipt of
an Authorization prior to initiating construction that requires such approval;
• Development of provincial Water Act permits (i.e. Notifications and formal
Approvals), and receipt of said Approvals prior to initiating construction that
requires such approval;
• Retention of fish and wildlife salvage specialists to develop and implement
salvage plans in accordance with salvage permits;
• Ensuring that any primary contractors also:
o Develop site-specific EMPs and/or Environmental Work Plans (EWPs) in
accordance with MoT’s EMP and the TOCA; and
o Retain an Environmental Monitor to monitor, evaluate and report on
construction activities and effectiveness of environmental mitigation
measures.
3.1. Status of Permits, Authorizations, and Approvals
Key environmental permits, authorizations and approvals obtained for Phase 1 works in
Surrey and Delta during the past year include:
• Water Act notifications and approvals for changes in and about a stream;
• Fish and wildlife salvage permits as per the Wildlife Act and provincial and
federal fisheries legislation;
• Fisheries Act Section 35(2) Fisheries Authorization;
• Agricultural Land Commission approval;
• Heritage Conservation Act Section 14 Heritage Inspection Permit; and,
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• Navigable Waters Waters Protection Act temporary bridge installation permit.
A list of permits, authorizations and approvals are attached in Appendix B.
Implementation of the conditions of the permits, authorizations and approvals obtained
for Phase 1 works is the responsibility of individual contractors. Copies of the
aforementioned permits, approvals and licenses will be provided to the EAO upon
request.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANs (EMPs)
4.1. Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
Section 1.2 of the TOCA identifies the requirement for the preparation and
implementation of CEMPs to guide potential construction-related effects during the
Project and assist contractors in meeting the environmental requirements of the Project
in a practical manner at the site level. The CEMPs noted in Section 4.1 of this document
are referred to as EMPs as no Operational EMPs have been developed to date.
EMPs developed for Phase 1 construction works will be provided to the applicable
regulatory agencies for review and comment prior to the start of construction. CEMPs
for Phase 2 construction will be prepared by the phase 2 contractor and will also be
provided to relevant regulatory agencies and the IAERC for review and comment prior to
the start of construction.
EMPs that have been prepared for Phase 1 construction works over the last reporting
year, are as follows:
Table 3. Phase 1 EMPs
Contractor Title Date Finalized
Tyam South Fraser Perimeter Road Advanced Site Preparation Works – Surrey Environmental Management Plan Version 1 (Surrey Phase 1 EMP (Version 1))
July 2008
Tyam South Fraser Perimeter Road Advanced Site Preparation Works – Surrey Environmental Management Plan Version 2 (Surrey Phase 1 EMP (Version 2))
December 2008
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Contractor Title Date Finalized
MoT South Fraser Perimeter Road Environmental Management Plan for Phase 1 Works (Delta Phase 1 EMP)
March 2009
The Surrey Phase 1 EMP (Version 1) was developed for a limited scope of Phase 1
construction activities including minor site preparation works. Once detailed construction
plans for Phase 1 works in Surrey were completed, the Surrey Phase 1 EMP (Version 1)
was revised to ensure that the mitigation measures included in the EMP would address
the full range of expected construction works. The Surrey Phase 1 EMP (Version 2)
applies to the full range of Project works planned for Phase 1 construction in Surrey.
For Phase 1 construction works in Delta, and any other construction that may take place
during Phase 1, an overarching EMP (Delta Phase 1 EMP) was developed by MoT to
ensure consistency in environmental practices across multiple contractors working
throughout the alignment. This approach also provides for more efficiency with respect
to the requirement of regulatory agencies to review EMPs. As such, all contractors
undertaking Phase 1 construction activities are required to develop site specific EWPs,
based on the Delta Phase 1 EMP, and identify specific environmental management
practices that will be implemented as specific construction sites.
MoT circulated drafts of all EMPs to reviewing agencies, through the IAERC, for review
and comment prior to the start of Phase 1 construction. These EMPs contain the
relevant Component Environmental Plans required as per Section 1.7 of the TOCA.
EMPs for Phase 2 construction will be prepared by the phase 2 contractor. Relevant
sub-plans of Phase 2 EMPs will be provided to the applicable regulatory agencies for
review and comment at least 30 days prior to the start of construction.
4.2. Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP)
As a phase 2 contractor has not been selected for the Phase 2 of the Project, the OEMP
has not yet been developed. The OEMP will be developed once final design of the
Project is complete and maintenance requirements for the Project are known. The
OEMP will be prepared by the phase 2 contractor. Relevant sub-plans of the OEMP will
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be provided to the applicable regulatory agencies for review and comment prior to the
start of construction.
4.3. Environmental Auditing and Monitoring During SFPR Construction
4.5.1 Environmental Monitoring Plans
MoT has ensured that environmental monitoring has been incorporated as a sub-
plan to all EMPs currently developed for the Project. Each Environmental
Monitoring Plan, at a minimum, includes the following information:
• rationale for monitoring;
• relevant parameters to be monitored;
• monitoring program details; and
• follow-up procedural actions to be taken, as appropriate.
4.5.2 Environmental Monitor
All contractors undertaking Phase 1 works employs the services of a qualified
Environmental Monitor to monitor implementation of mitigation measures during
construction activities. As part of the duties and responsibilities of the
Environmental Monitor, weekly environmental monitoring reports are prepared
and submitted to MoT. All weekly environmental monitoring reports received by
MoT are distributed to key regulatory agencies and members of the IAERC.
4.5.3 Quality Auditing
As the majority of project works, including responsibility for implementing
environmental mitigation and monitoring, are delivered by contractors, MoT has
developed and is implementing a quality auditing program to ensure the
performance of contractors is consistent with contractual obligation, including the
terms and condition of environmental permits and approvals. To ensure
compliance with applicable EAC conditions, commitments and assurances,
conditions of permits, approvals and authorizations, and applicable CEMPs, MoT
is undertaking regular (i.e., scheduled and random) audits of contractors’
environmental programs. The audits include a review of contractors’ records, to
ensure that relevant and required documentation are in order, as well as audits of
the implementation of mitigation on construction sites. This program is ongoing
for each primary contractor and will continue for the duration of each contract for
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all phases of the contract. A summary of audits completed to date are provided
in Table 4
Table 4 – Contractor audits for the 2009-2010 year.
Contractor Audit type
Field Safety System Totals
Mainland 9 22 4 35
B&B 6 23 4 33
Matcon 7 20 5 32
JJM 0.5 5 0.5 6
AGI 0 2 0 2
Tyam 5 21 5 31
5. Status of implementation of TOCA commitments
A summary of the status of implementation of TOCA commitments is provided in
Appendix C of this document that summarizes:
• commitment;
• timing (i.e., when it will be implemented);
• delivered by (i.e, led by MoT or Contractor); and
• status (i.e., not started, ongoing, complete).
At this time, as Phase 2 construction has not been initiated, most commitments related
to Phase 2 have not been started. In some cases, TOCA commitments will require
action during both Phase 1 and Phase 2 works (e.g., Phase 2 specific EMPs will be
developed) and this is noted in the table.
In addition to information on the implementation of the TOCA commitments, as
summarized in quarterly reports to the BC Environmental Assessment Office, Appendix C provides a more detailed update on the implementation of TOCA commitments
including where progress has been made and/or key deliverables completed.
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6. CLOSURE
As indicated in Section 1 of this annual report, this document is provided to the EAO and
other reviewing agencies involved in the review process with an update on MoT’s
progress in advancing the Owner’s Commitments and Assurances for the SFPR Project.
Early work on the Project has been implemented in an environmentally responsible
manner and the Project team will continue to diligently apply the Project’s environmental
requirements.
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APPENDICES A. Environmental Assessment Certification T08-02 B. Permits, Authorizations, Approvals, and Licences C. Status of the SFPR Table of Commitments and Assurances
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Status Report July 2010 SFPR Project
July 2010
Appendix B: Permits, Authorizations, Approvals, and Licences
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Early Work/Advanced Works Permits/Authorizations
Permit Identification Number (by
issuing authority)
Date Submitted Date Received Status of works
Water Act Permits
Approval – 20 adv anced si te pr eparation work sites in Surrey
A2005568 August 7, 2008
August 25, 2008 Complete
Notification – 6 adv anced si te pr eparation work sites in Surrey
August 7, 2008 ESD Comments received August 27, 2008
Complete
Approval – 8 advanced site preparation work sites in Delta
A2005600 December 5, 2008 December 23, 2008
95% complete
Notification – 50 adv anced si te pr eparation work sites in Delta
December 5, 2008
ESD Comments received March 3, 2009.
95% complete
Notification – Hwy 99 off-ramp in Delta December 19, 2008 ESD Comments received March 3, 2009
Complete
Notification – 132 St Ditch in Surrey February 24, 2009 ESD Comments received March 10, 2009.
Complete
Notification – 3 addi tional ad vanced si te preparation w ork sites in D elta – supplemental information for 31 watercourse crossing l ocations - Highway 99 t o 80 th Street
March 13, 2009 ESD Comments received April 2, 2009
95% complete
Notification - 96th Street Ditch June 2009 Complete Approval – update for 136 St Ditch East May 13, 2009 July 2009 Complete Notification – additional pr eload ar ea near Delta Animal Shelter
June 5, 2009 June 22, 2009 Complete
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Permit Identification Number (by
issuing authority)
Date Submitted Date Received Status of works
Notification – Wellington Creek in Surrey
June 12, 2009 ESD Comments received June 15, 2009
Complete
Approval – Crescent S lough and Hammings Ditch
2005652 June 12, 2009 June 2009 50% complete
Approval – 64th Street D itch, Delta
September 2009 Complete
Referral – Riparian leave strips at 117 Avenue Ditch, Surrey
September 2009 September 2009 Complete
Notification – small tributary to 115 Avenue Ditch, Surrey
October 2009 October 2009 Complete
Notification – 8 A dvanced S ite P reparation Works –including 64th Avenue Ditch and 36 th Avenue Ditch, Delta
November 2009
Approval for connection of ponds at Bon Accord Enhancement Site
March 2010 Awaiting permit
Notification – Dingwall Cr eek ( Metro Vancouver utility relocate)
March 2010 March 2010 Underway
Approval – Preload Area 8 March 2010 May 2010 Complete Notification – 64th Street Ditch/Access Road Culvert
March 2010 April 2010 Complete
Notification – 72nd Street Culvert
March 2010 March 2010 Complete
Notification For 28th Avenue May 2010 Awaiting permit Notification – Alexander Preload May 2010 June 2010 Underway Approval f or sp oil si te of di tch cu lvert a t Bon Accord Enhancement Site
June 2010 June 2010 Complete
Approvals and Notifications – 36th Avenue June 2010 Awaiting permits
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Permit Identification Number (by
issuing authority)
Date Submitted Date Received Status of works
Overpass Approvals and Notifications – 64th Street Overpass
June 2010 Awaiting permits
DFO Authorizations Fisheries Authorization for Phase 1 #04-HPAC-PA1-
0004 August 7, 2008 August 28, 2008;
for Surrey section Complete
SFPR A pplication f or a ddendum t o H ADD Authorization f or A dvanced Works from Highway 17 to Highway 91, Delta
#04-HPAC-PA1-0004
December 5, 2008 January 27, 2009 Complete
SFPR A pplication f or a ddendum t o H ADD Authorization f or additional A dvanced Site Preparation works in Delta and Surrey
#04-HPAC-PA1-00004
June 13, 2009 June 19, 2009 Complete
Port Mann / H ighway 1 P roject F raser Heights Connector D FO 35( 2) A pplication, Rev00 Consolidated Application.
#04-HPAC-PA1-00004
September 8, 2009 September 16, 2009
90% – submitted by KFGP
SFPR A pplication f or a ddendum t o H ADD Authorization for additional A dvanced S ite Preparation works in Delta and Surrey
#04-HPAC-PA1-00004
December 30, 2009 February 8, 2010 Complete
SFPR A pplication f or a ddendum t o H ADD Authorization for additional A dvanced S ite Preparation w orks in D elta and S urrey - amendment covers work for SFPR and FHC, as submitted by Kiewit Flatiron General Partnership (2) and SFPR team (2)
#04-HPAC-PA1-00004
March 13, 2010 June 14, 2010 50%
SFPR HADD Authorization Application for Works Affecting Fish Habitat: Advanced Site Preparation HADD Reports 64th Street Ditch (Culvert Extension Works)
March 29, 2010
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Permit Identification Number (by
issuing authority)
Date Submitted Date Received Status of works
SFPR Application for Addendum to HADD Authorization f or A dditional Works with t he Fraser Connector P ortion o f t he S FPR, as submitted by K iewit Fl atiron G eneral Partnership
April 30, 2010
SFPR Application for Addendum to HADD Authorization f or A dditional Works with t he Fraser C onnector P ortion o f t he S FPR, as submitted by K iewit Fl atiron General Partnership
May 31, 2010
Fisheries Act Referral – 28th Avenue (letter of advice)
May 2009 June 2009 awaiting Water Act approval
Fisheries Authorization for P hase 1 Amendment – Deltaport Way to 176th Street, Golden E ars Connector R oad and H ighway 1.
#04-HPAC-PA1-0004
June 15, 2009 June 19, 2009
SFPR A pplication f or a ddendum t o H ADD Authorization f or 2010 advanced works in Delta and Surrey
#04-HPAC-PA1-00004
June 25, 2010 Pending Awaiting permit
Wildlife Salvage Permits PWS salvage – 11 sites in Surrey SU08-48550 September 16,
2008 Complete
PWS salvage – Sunbury site, Delta SU9-51420 February 6, 2009 Complete
PWS salvage – 3 sites in Delta SU09-51980 March 18, 2009 Complete
PWS salvage – stormwater detention areas, Delta
SU9-51420 March 18, 2009 Complete
PWS salvage – Hwy 99 to 80th St SU09-52604 April 20, 2009 Complete
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Permit Identification Number (by
issuing authority)
Date Submitted Date Received Status of works
PWS salvage – Amended permit – supercedes SU9-51420
SU9-51740 May 14, 2009 Complete
PWS salvage – Amended Permit- supercedes SU9-52604 issued April 20
SU9-52604 May 29, 2009 Complete
Fish Salvage Permits N/A; Obtained by contractor
Wildlife A ct P ermit – Manson Canal and Delta Container East
SU09-51980; SU09-51740
July 2009 August 2009 Complete
Wildlife A ct p ermit – PWS Salvage Bolivar Park, Surrey
September 2009 Complete
Wildlife Act Salvage Permit – Preload 7 SU10-60640 February 2010 March 2010 Ongoing Wildlife A ct S alvage P ermit – Meadowland and Gracia Properties
SU10-60640 February 2010 March 2010 Ongoing
Wildlife A ct S alvage P ermit – Jarl Co rridor Enhancement
SU10-60869 February 2010 March 2010 Ongoing
Wildlife A ct S alvage P ermit – Bon A ccord Enhancement
SU10-60869 February 2010 March 2010 Ongoing
Animal Care Form An Animal Care Form application accompanied each of the above-listed Animal Salvage Permit applications
Archaeology Heritage Conservation Act inspection permit 11200-30/2004-
0052 Extension
received Ongoing
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Permit Identification Number (by
issuing authority)
Date Submitted Date Received Status of works
December 18, 2009
Bon Accord Site Alteration Permit 11200-30/2009-0014
January 9, 2009 January 9, 2009 Phase 1 Alterations complete
Nottingham Site Alteration Permit 11200-30/2009-0150
March 25, 2009 June 2, 2009 Phase 1 Alterations
North o f H ighway 99 – Along C rescent Slough – Permit
11200-30/09A00097
June 2009 June 2009
Nottingham Site Alteration Permit – amendment
11200-30/2009-0150
July 2009 September 2009
Other Agricultural Land Commission Approval 0-38351 December 3, 2008 Erosion and Sediment Control Permit 4508-00150-00 January 2009 Navigable Water Protection Approval of Temporary B ridge an d Channel R estoration Along Crescent Slough
8200-09-8308 July 2009 July 2009
Agricultural Land Commission Approval March 2010 March 2010 Closure Plan – Landfill Closure Area April 2010 Ongoing Permit – Waste Discharge for material on Beta Lands
April 2010 Ongoing
Permit – Waste Discharge for leachate to Fraser River
April 2010 Ongoing
Permit – Waste Discharge for leachate to sanitary forceman
April 2010 Ongoing
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Status Report July 2010 SFPR Project
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Appendix C: Status of the SFPR Table of Commitments and Assurances
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1 Should there be a conflict between the DBSS165 and these commitments, the more stringent environmental protection measure will apply.
2 Those that are technically and economically feasible and as defined specifically in other sections of this Table.
3 The Design-Build-Finance-Operate (DBFO) Concessionaire will be referred to as the Phase 2 Contractor for this, and all subsequent, reports.
4 As discussed in section 11 of the EA Application.
Ref Objective
Commitments and Assurances Timing Delivered
By
Status Update
Comments
Ongoing Complete Not
Started
1.0 Responsible Environmental Management
1.1 Develop, implement and maintain an
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for
the Project to demonstrate how the design,
construction and operation, including
maintenance, of the Project:
• Will be carried out to avoid or mitigate
negative impacts;
• Will be carried out in an environmentally
responsible manner, in accordance with
MOT Specifications for Protection of the
Environment (DB SS165)1;
• Will employ Best Management Practices
(BMPs2); and
• Will comply with federal and provincial
legislation, permits, approvals and
authorizations, including the
Environmental Assessment Certificate
(EAC).
All phases Contractor X Phase 1 EMPs have been finalized and
are being implemented.
Phase 2 EMPs will be developed after
the Phase 2 Contractor3 is selected.
1.2 Prepare and implement a Construction
Environmental Management Plan (CEMP),
(which is a component of the EMP)4, including
relevant sub-plans, for the Project prior to the
start of relevant construction activities.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X The Phase 1 EMPs referred to in
section 1.1 are CEMPs.
Phase 2 EMPs will be developed after
the Phase 2 Contractor has been
selected.
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1.3 Obtain required statutory permits, approvals,
and authorizations before proceeding with
construction that requires such permits.
All phases Contractor X
Required permits for current Phase 1
works have been acquired.
Permitting for Phase 2 works will be
acquired after the Phase 2 Contractor is
selected.
1.4 Adhere to the terms and conditions of the:
EAC; federal screening report; the EMP; MOT
specifications Section 165, Protection of the
Environment; and any other applicable
permits, licenses and approvals.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X MoT is conducting both regularly
scheduled and random quality audits of
Project works to ensure consistency
with MoT BMPs for highway
construction and operation and the
terms and conditions of all permits and
approvals.
1.5 Establish an Inter-Agency Environmental
Review Committee (IAERC), in accordance
with the Terms of Reference developed
during Application review, to provide for
agency review and comment on plans and
designs prior to construction, including but not
limited to:
• Detailed design of stormwater
management infrastructure;
• Detailed vegetation and wildlife mitigation
plans and mitigation monitoring plans;
and
• Environmental management plans.
Pre-
construction,
construction
MOT/
Contractor
X The IAERC has been established and
began regular meetings in September
2008. The IAERC met four times
during this past reporting period. The
IAERC has received written materials
for review and comment and has been
provided with regular project updates
and opportunities to provide comment
on Project related documentation.
1.6 Provide all project related EMPs, including
component EMPs, to applicable regulatory
agencies in the IAERC for review and
comment, at least 30 calendar days prior to
the start of construction that requires such
plans.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
Phase 1 EMPs have been reviewed by
applicable regulatory agencies and their
comments addressed.
Phase 2 EMPs will be completed once
a Phase 2 Contractor has been
selected. CEMPs will be completed
prior to construction and OEMPs prior
to Project operation.
1.7 Relevant sub-plans to be included in the
CEMP will include those to address
environmental issues identified in the
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
EMPs developed for Phase 1 works
included the required sub-plans
described in this TOCA.
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Application and supporting documentation
submitted to the EAO during the Application
review, and described in the Application
(Section 11, pg. 523), including but not limited
to:
• Agriculture Mitigation Plan;
• Air Quality and Dust Control Plan;
• Archaeological Mitigation / Monitoring
Plan;
• Construction and Hazardous Waste
Management Plan;
• Contaminated Sites Management Plan;
• Contractor Awareness and Education
Plan;
• Environmental Monitoring Plan;
• Fisheries Habitat Mitigation and
Compensation Plan;
• Health and Safety Plan;
• Invasive Species Management Plan;
• Noise and Vibration Management Plan;
• Spill Management and Emergency
Response Plan;
• Surface Water Quality and Sediment
Control Plan;
• Wildlife and Habitat Management Plan.
Phase 2 EMPs, to be developed after
the Phase 2 Contractor has been
selected will also include the sub-plans
described in the TOCA.
1.8 Manage contamination encountered during
project development, regardless of the
current assessment of potential
contamination, in accordance with applicable
regulatory requirements.
All phases Contractor X
MoT continues to assess all properties,
required for project development, for
potential site contamination prior to
property acquisition. Where
contamination is identified, MoT is
taking the necessary measures to
ensure that such contamination is
managed in compliance with the
Environmental Management Act.
1.9 Prepare and implement an Operational
Environmental Management Plan, prior to
operation and maintenance activities. Provide
the operational EMP to relevant reviewing
and regulatory agencies, for review and
Pre-
construction
Contractor
X The OEMP will be developed as part of
Phase 2 project works prior to the start
of operation of the Project.
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comment, at least 30 calendar days prior to
the onset of operation and maintenance
activities.
1.10 At a minimum, review the Wildlife and Habitat
Management Plan and modify if required,
three years post-construction and make a
decision regarding the next review date
and/or determine the closure date for the
plan(s). The method for review, modification,
and decision on closure of the plan(s) will be
defined by the applicable regulatory agencies
within the IAERC.
Operations Contractor
X The Wildlife and Habitat Management
Plan will be developed as part of Phase
2 project works.
2.0 Monitoring
2.1 Ensure that environmental monitoring and
reporting for the Project will be conducted,
with respect to the terms and conditions of
the EAC and other regulatory permits,
approvals and authorizations as applicable.
Construction Contractor X
Environmental monitoring of Phase 1
construction related works is currently
taking place and weekly environmental
monitoring reports are made available
to key regulatory agencies and
members of the IAERC.
2.2 Incorporate a monitoring component into all
applicable sub-plans of the construction EMP
developed for the construction phase of the
Project.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
All EMPs developed for Phase 1 works,
include a description of monitoring and
reporting requirements that will be
adhered to.
Phase 2 EMPs, to be developed by the
Phase 2 Contractor and, will also
include a description of monitoring and
reporting protocols to be followed.
2.3 Outline in each of the sub-plans of the
construction EMP:
• Rationale for monitoring;
• Parameters to be monitored;
• Monitoring program details; and
• Required follow-up actions.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
Included in Phase 1 EMPs developed
to date and will be included in Phase 2
EMPs to be developed by the Phase 2
Contractor.
2.4 The Owner will engage an Environmental
Monitor for the construction phases of the
Construction Contractor X
Environmental monitors have been
engaged, by contractors conducting
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Project to undertake environmental
monitoring activities and oversee
implementation of each of component plans
of the EMP developed for the Project. The
Environmental Monitor will monitor, evaluate,
and report to the owner on construction
activities and the effectiveness of the
environmental management strategies and
mitigation measures, with respect to the
terms and conditions of the Application and
other regulatory Permits, Approvals and
Authorizations that may apply. The Monitor
will be responsible for making on-site
decisions and taking on-site action to
avoid/respond to potential environmental
effects which could include temporary stop
work orders if necessary.
Phase 1 works. The results of
environmental monitoring are reported
weekly to MoT and made available to
key regulatory agencies and IAERC
members.
The Phase 2 Contractor will retain
environmental monitors for Phase 2
construction works.
2.5 Implement environmental quality
management program through monitoring,
auditing and reporting activities for the Project
with respect to the terms and conditions of
the EAC and other regulatory permits,
approvals and authorizations.
All phases Contractor X
MoT is conducting both regularly
scheduled and random quality audits of
Project works to ensure consistency
with MoT BMPs for highway
construction and operation, contractual
obligations and the terms and
conditions of all permits and approvals.
3.0 Incident Management
3.1 Respond to environmental incidents,
including spill incidents in accordance with
the Emergency Response Plan to minimize
effects and risks to the general public, on-site
workers and the environment.
All phases Contractor X
The Emergency Response Plan has
been renamed as the Spills and Waste
Management Plan, and is included as a
sub-plan for Phase 1 EMPs.
3.2 Include protocols, consistent with the BC Spill
Reporting Regulation, for reporting spills to
appropriate emergency response authorities,
including;
• The Provincial Emergency Program, in
the case of any spills of reportable
deleterious substances into waters
frequented by fish, regardless of the
amount of the spill; and
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
Such protocols are included in the
Spills and Waste Management Plan
which is a sub-plan of all Phase 1
EMPs.
Similar protocols will be included in
Phase 2 EMPs to be developed by the
Phase 2 Contractor.
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• To adjacent property owners and
occupiers, including local government,
where utilities cross the highway and
there is a potential for an incident to
extend beyond the Project boundaries.
3.3 Train all field Project personnel regarding
implementation of the Construction and
Hazardous Waste Management and Spill
Management and Emergency Response
Plans.
All phases Contractor X
Training of field personnel involved in
Phase 1 construction is complete.
Training of field personnel involved in
Phase 2 construction will be initiated
prior to Phase 2 works.
3.4 Incorporate relevant municipal contacts into
the emergency contacts for the Construction
and Hazardous Waste Management and Spill
Management and Emergency Response
Plans prepared for construction of the Project.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
Completed for Phase 1 construction.
Such information will also be included
in Phase 2 EMPs prepared by the
Phase 2 Contractor..
3.5 Follow applicable MOT standard
specifications and Canadian Council of
Ministers of Environment codes and
procedures if temporary fuel storage/fuelling
facilities are required during construction.
Where there is a difference in standards, the
most stringent measure for environmental
protection will take precedence.
Construction Contractor X
For Phase 1 construction, all fuelling is
completed using mobile units and no
fuel storage facilities are required.
4.0 Community Consultation
4.1 Consult with local governments, stakeholders
and the public during all stages of Project
development.
Pre-
construction/
Construction
MoT,
Contractor
X
On-going communications with the
community and stakeholders continued
to take place. The process of
establishing a Community Liaison
Committee (CLC) was started. The
CLC is to discuss construction-related
activities and any associated effects,
and facilitate two-way communication
between community representatives
and the SFPR Project team during the
construction period.
4.2 Conduct community open houses and Pre- MoT, X
Open houses and other opportunities
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information sessions during the design review
stage to obtain input on design refinements,
during the preliminary and final design review
stages.
construction Contractor for stakeholder input on project design
will be provided for during Phase 2.
4.3 Provide regular public information updates on
the progress of construction, the schedule,
and upcoming milestones.
Construction MoT,
Contractor
X
Project updates are available to the
general public and stakeholders
through the project website at
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/gateway/.
Additional information on project
implementation is available through the
project information line at (604) 775-
0471 or [email protected].
4.4 Consult with the Corporation of Delta (CoD)
and the City of Surrey (CoS) during all stages
of project development and construction.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X
MoT and Phase 1 contractors have,
and continue to, meet regularly with
CoS and CoD during Phase 1
construction. The Phase 2 Contractor
will continue these meetings for Phase
2 works.
4.5 Provide updated media information materials,
as part of the Project commitment to making
project information available to the public.
All phases Contractor X
Project updates are available to the
general public and stakeholders
through the project website at
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/gateway/.
Additional information on project
implementation is available through the
project information line at (604) 775-
0471 or [email protected].
4.6 Track project enquiries and responses. All phases Contractor X
MoT continues to track project related
enquiries and responses.
4.7 Discuss potential economic opportunities
generated by the Project with participating
First Nations throughout the Post-EA
Certification, Design and Construction
Phases of the Project.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
MoT,
Contractor
X
MoT is working with participating First
Nations to identify and undertake
Project related activities that provide
economic development benefits to First
Nations.
4.8 Obtain input from participating First Nations to
identify appropriate measures to mitigate
potential project related impacts on their
previously identified interests in relation to
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
MoT continues to work with
participating First Nations in advancing
fisheries mitigation and compensation
projects.
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fisheries and habitat matters.
5.0 Stormwater Management
5.1 Ensure that the design, construction and
maintenance of stormwater management
infrastructure for the Project takes an
integrated approach to stormwater
management and contributes to maintaining,
or improving, drainage and water quality
conditions directly adjacent to the corridor.
All phases Contractor X
Temporary stormwater management
infrastructure is being advanced as a
part of Phase 1 works. The Phase 2
Contractor will undertake design and
construction of integrated stormwater
management infrastructure.
5.2 Design, construct and maintain stormwater
management infrastructure, such that it meets
the performance objectives outlined in the
Stormwater Management Plan Outline (July,
2007) and the Application. Monitoring of the
infrastructure will be undertaken to confirm
performance objectives are met or, if
necessary, additional steps are taken to
ensure performance objectives are achieved.
All phases Contractor X
The Phase 2 Contractor will design and
construct the integrated stormwater
management infrastructure, which
meets the performance objectives
outlined in the Stormwater
Management Plan Outline (July, 2007).
5.3
Consult with municipalities adjacent to the
new construction area such that the approach
to the management of stormwater and
drainage design is complementary to, and
can be integrated with, adjacent municipal
stormwater infrastructure.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
The Phase 2 Contractor will consult
with municipalities on the design,
construction and operation of integrated
stormwater management infrastructure
for Phase 2 planning and construction.
5.4 Provide final designs for stormwater
management infrastructure to relevant First
Nations and reviewing and regulatory
agencies for review and comment at least 30
calendar days prior to relevant construction
activities in order to verify that the proposed
infrastructure achieves agreed upon
performance measures identified in the
Stormwater Management Plan Outline (July
2007).
Pre-
construction
Contractor
X The Phase 2 Contractor will provide
final stormwater management
infrastructure designs for review of, by
relevant First Nations and reviewing
and regulatory agencies during Phase 2
planning.
5.5 Drain stormwater and road runoff away from
red- and blue-listed plant communities and do
not construct integrated stormwater
management infrastructure in such habitat
Constructio
n, Operation
Contractor X
The Phase 2 Contractor will consider
the locations of red- and blue-listed
plant communities when directing
stormwater and road runoff during
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areas. Phase 2 construction and operation.
5.6 Obtain input from participating First Nations
regarding mitigation measures outlined in the
stormwater and drainage plan and effective
integration of those measures into the design
and operation of the Project.
Pre-
construction
Contractor
X The Phase 2 Contractor will provide the
opportunity for review of stormwater
management infrastructure by
interested First Nations during Phase 2
planning.
6.0 Agriculture
6.1 Consult with the Agricultural Land
Commission (ALC), Ministry of Agriculture
and Lands (MAL), Delta Farmers’ Institute
(DFI), individual farm owners and the CoD,
through all future stages of Project
development, construction and operation, to
ensure impacts to agricultural lands and
operations are minimized where possible and
appropriately addressed where impacts are
unavoidable.
All phases MoT,
Contractor
X MoT has, and continues to, work
closely with the ALC, MAL, DFI, and
CoD during all stages of project
development.
6.2 Obtain ALC approvals regarding areas within
the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) required
for the project, prior to construction.
Pre-
construction
MoT,
Contractor
X ALC approval (Application #0-38351)
was awarded on December 3, 2008.
6.3 Develop and implement an Agricultural
Mitigation Plan as outlined in the Application
that identifies potential impacts to agriculture
as a result of project construction activities
and measures for avoiding and addressing
such impacts where possible. The scope will
include those measures outlined in the
Application and the Agricultural Enhancement
Strategy (April 2008), including but not limited
to mitigation measures focused on:
• Road access;
• Drainage and irrigation;
• Utilities; and
• Maintaining the agricultural land base.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X The Agricultural Mitigation Plan was
submitted to the ALC, as part of the
application for approval, on September
30, 2008.
6.4 Finalize and implement specific agricultural
enhancement initiatives, including but not
Pre-
construction,
MoT X Agricultural enhancement initiatives, as
outlined in Agricultural Enhancement
Strategy (April 2008) were included in
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limited to, compensation mechanisms
focused on improving road access and
drainage and irrigation, as part of the
application process to the ALC and summarily
as part of the Agricultural Enhancement
Strategy (April 2008).
Construction
the ALC Application (#0-38351). Work
is currently underway on advancing
specific mitigation initiatives including
an irrigation enhancement project and
improvements to the local road network
to facilitate improved access for
agricultural operations.
6.5 Retain the services of a Professional
Agrologist to:
• Liase with the owner, contractor and
farmer(s);
• Oversee a consultation and dispute
resolution process for individual farmers
affected by the Project; and
• Oversee monitoring and effectiveness of
measures proposed to address impacts
to agriculture during design, construction
and operation.
All phases MoT X
MoT continues to retain a Professional
Agrologist. The Professional Agrologist
continues to liase with farmers and
contractors undertaking work on
agricultural land, and provide advice to
the project team in order to avoid
and/or mitigate potential impacts to
agriculture.
6.6 Avoid, to the extent possible, using
agricultural lands outside of the Right-Of-Way
(ROW), for staging areas. For all agricultural
lands that are required for use as staging
areas, implement construction BMPs (as
noted in the Agriculture Mitigation Plan in the
EMP) to manage potential construction
related effects and restore lands to pre-
construction condition, or better agricultural
capability, upon completion of project works.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X
MoT and contractors undertaking
Phase 1 works have minimized the use
of agricultural lands for staging areas,
where possible. Applicable BMPs are
identified in an Agriculture Mitigation
Plan that is designed to avoid or
minimize impacts associated with
project related activities on agricultural
land.
6.7 Consult with individual farm owners, as well
as MAL, ALC, CoD, DFI and other
stakeholders, to identify potential impacts to
agricultural operations and infrastructure and
ensure that such impacts are avoided,
mitigated for, or appropriately addressed
during future stages of design and
construction of the Project. The scope of
potential impacts to farm operations includes,
but is not limited to:
• Agricultural drainage;
• Utilities;
Pre-
construction,
Construction
MoT,
Contractor
X MoT has, and continues to, consult with
individual farm owners and the DFI on
project related works in order to ensure
that potential effects on agriculture are
addressed. Continued consultation
with MAL, CoD, and ALC occurs via
regular meetings of the IAERC.
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• Road Access; and
• Pollinators.
6.8 Undertake reasonable measure to facilitate
the consolidation of parcels of isolated
agricultural lands, to promote continued
agricultural use of such lands.
All phases MoT X MoT is committed to looking for
opportunities to consolidate isolated
parcels of agricultural land once
project-related land requirements are
finalized.
6.9 Undertake reasonable measures to minimize
potential loss of ALR lands, including existing
farm(s) by:
• Refining the Project footprint where
feasible; and
• Optimizing use of existing ROW.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X MoT has worked to minimize impacts to
agricultural land and individual land
owners by refining pre-load design and
minimizing the potential losses of ALR
land.
7.0 Air Quality
7.1 Ensure that the construction works and
operations for the Project are conducted in
compliance with environmental permits and
approvals and that all reasonable measures
are taken to address project-related effects
on air quality.
Construction,
Operation
Contractor X
Air quality management plans,
developed and implemented for all
Phase 1 works undertaken to date,
include measures to avoid or minimize
project-related effects on air quality.
Air quality management plans for
Phase 2 construction and the
operational phase of the Project will be
developed after a Phase 2 Contractor is
selected.
7.2 Develop and implement an Air Quality and
Dust Control Plan for the construction phase
of the project. The plan will:
• Include an air quality monitoring program
with thresholds, which if exceeded, will
trigger the implementation of additional
mitigation and corrective measures;
• Commit to the best available, known and
effective, measures for mitigating
construction related air emissions,
including diesel particulate matter (PM),
as identified by relevant regulatory
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X
Air quality management plans,
developed and implemented for all
Phase 1 works undertaken to date,
include measures to avoid or minimize
project-related effects on air quality.
Air quality management plans for
Phase 2 construction and the
operational phase of the Project will be
developed after a Phase 2 Contractor is
selected.
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agencies. This would include, where
practical, the use of diesel oxidation
catalysts (DOCs) or diesel particulate
filters (DPFs) on all on-road and off-road
project equipment in combination with
use of a B20 biodiesel blend;
• Include an anti-idling policy for
construction equipment and other
vehicles associated with construction
related activities;
• Commit to fugitive dust minimization
strategies (e.g., wheel wash and
sweeping), and dust suppression
techniques (e.g. watering) on roads; and
• Identify site specific considerations,
where applicable, such as proximity to
sensitive environmental or human
receptors.
7.3 Provide the Air Quality and Dust Control Plan
to Metro Vancouver, Environment Canada
(EC), Ministry of Environment (MoE),
Transport Canada, Health Canada (HC) and
other relevant agencies for review and
comment at least 30 calendar days prior to
relevant construction activities.
Pre-
construction
MoT,
Contractor
X
An Air Quality and Dust Control Plan
has been completed and has
undergone review and comment
through the IAERC. Review of Phase 2
plans will take place after a Phase 2
Contractor is selected and prior to the
start of Phase 2 works.
7.4 Avoid burning as a means for disposing of
land clearing debris.
Construction Contractor X
Project related EMPs for both Phase 1
and Phase 2 construction work prohibit
open burning as a means of disposing
of land clearing debris.
8.0 Traffic Management
8.1 Ensure that the design of the Project is
integrated with local road networks, and that
construction of the proposed project includes
measures for avoiding or minimizing impacts
to local road networks
MoT,
Contractor
X
Traffic management plans have been
developed to address traffic
management during Phase 1 works.
Traffic management considerations
related to design and integration with
existing and proposed infrastructure,
will take place during Phase 2 of the
Project.
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8.2 Prepare and implement a Traffic
Management Plan in co-ordination with CoS
and CoD to address construction related
traffic conditions.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X
Traffic management plans, for Phase 1
works, have been developed in
consultation with CoD and CoS.
8.3 Consult with the CoD, CoS, MoT district
office, and other stakeholders to design and
construct project infrastructure so that it is
effectively integrated with existing and
planned local road networks.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X
Traffic management considerations
related to design and integration with
existing and proposed infrastructure,
will take place during Phase 2 of the
Project.
9.0 Noise and Vibration
9.1 Ensure that potential noise impacts
associated with the project are considered
and mitigation provided for during design,
construction and operation of the project.
All phases Contractor
X
Potential noise and vibration impacts,
associated with Phase 1 works, are
being addressed through the Noise and
Vibration Management Plans found in
the Phase 1 EMPs.
The Phase 2 Contractor will develop
similar plans to address potential noise
and vibration effects associated with
Phase 2 construction and operation.
9.2 Prepare and implement a Noise and Vibration
Management Plan for the construction phase
of the Project that will include specific
mitigation measures, and locations where
they will be applied to address construction
related noise.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X
Potential noise and vibration impacts,
associated with Phase 1 works, are
being addressed through the Noise and
Vibration Management Plans found in
the Phase 1 EMPs.
The Phase 2 Contractor will develop
similar plans to address potential noise
and vibration effects associated with
Phase 2 construction and operation.
9.3 Prepare a noise complaint protocol as part of
the CEMP Noise and Vibration Management
Plan to respond in a timely manner to
concerns and complaints raised by residents
and take reasonable actions to reduce the
Project-related construction noise in question.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
MoT receives and addresses inquiries
on project-related noise and vibration
through the Gateway information line
for Phase 1 construction.
Phase 2 noise and vibration inquires
will be managed by the Phase 2
Contractor.
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9.4 Provide the construction Noise and Vibration
Management Plan to the CoS, CoD and other
stakeholders for review and comment 30
calendar days prior to the onset of relevant
construction activities.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
Noise and Vibration Management
Plans, for Phase 1 works, have been
developed and provided for review and
comment to reviewing agencies on the
IAERC, which include CoS, CoD, and
other key stakeholders.
A Phase 2 Noise and Vibration
Management Plan will be prepared, and
circulated for review and comment to
IAERC members after a Phase 2
Contractor is selected.
9.5 Design and construct mitigation measures to
address potential operational noise impacts
on residential areas as part of the project
according to the MoT Noise Policy (1993).
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor
X The Phase 2 Contractor will design and
construct mitigation measures to
address potential operational noise
impacts during Phase 2 planning and
construction.
9.6 Conduct noise monitoring at the baseline
sites during the first year after construction is
complete to assess the effectiveness of
mitigation measures, with a commitment to
further mitigation if necessary, technically
feasible and practical.
Operation Contractor
X The Phase 2 Contractor will conduct
post construction noise monitoring for a
minimum one year period once the
Project is in operation.
9.7 Consult with the CoD and CoS to look for
opportunities to use tree planting and
landscaping to mitigate potential visual, noise
and air quality impacts.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor
X The Phase 2 Contractor will consult
with CoS and CoD on detailed design
considerations including tree planting
and landscaping.
9.8 Participate in meetings with affected
communities and residents to address site-
specific noise issues in the event that late
evening or night time construction works
prove necessary in the vicinity of residential
areas.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X
No night time works, that might impact
residential developments, have been
required.
9.9 Perform pre-condition surveys to document
existing state of buildings and facilities in the
vicinity of SFPR construction activities as per
standard geotechnical BMPs. This will form
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
Pre-construction surveys have been
undertaken for Phase 1 works. Post-
construction surveys will be undertaken
once Phase 1 construction is complete
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the baseline conditions, against which post-
construction condition surveys will be carried
out to assess any vibration impacts to
buildings and facilities as a result of Project
construction.
in late 2009.
Similar pre and post construction
surveys will be done by the Phase 2
Contractor as part of Phase 2.
9.10 Monitor ground vibrations, as per standard
geotechnical BMPs, adjacent to buildings to
confirm that vibration levels are within ranges
expected to avoid construction-related
vibration.
Construction Contractor X
MoT has conducted baseline vibration
monitoring as part of the pre-condition
survey. High-risk locations have been
revisited during construction activities to
confirm no adverse vibration levels.
10.0 Contaminated Sites and Property Acquisition
10.1 Ensure that potential site contamination is
investigated, and managed in compliance
with the Contaminated Sites Regulation
(Environmental Management Act), during all
stages of project development including
property acquisition, design and construction
Contractor X
Properties required for the construction
of the South Fraser Perimeter Road
underwent a Limited Phase 1 –
Environmental Site Assessment (ESA),
and were ranked according to their
contamination risk as follows:
• Tier 1: Potential for
contamination is high. Additional
investigation is to be undertaken prior
to property acquisition and
development.
• Tier 2: Contamination could
from existing or past operations and
additional investigation may be required
prior to property acquisition and
development
• Tier 3: Very limited potential for
soil contamination. Additional
investigation prior to property
acquisition not likely required.
10.2 Assess all Tier 1 and Tier 2 properties
required for the ROW for potential
contamination prior to construction and take
steps, as required, to investigate and address
site contamination that may exist.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
MoT,
Contractor
X
MoT continues to assess all properties,
prior to acquisition, and undertakes the
level of investigation necessary to
ensure that the extent and nature of
potential contamination is sufficient to
facilitate appropriate management of
any contamination that is detected.
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Of the tiered sites identified as
warranting further assessments; thirty-
six sites were located in Delta and 158
sites were located in Surrey. The
results of the investigations indicated
that contamination (soil and/or
groundwater) is present at 50 of the
investigated sites. Contamination at
these sites will be managed in
accordance with the Contaminated
Sites Regulation (Environmental Management Act).
10.3 Manage any contaminated groundwater
encountered in accordance with the
requirements of the Environmental Management Act and associated regulations.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
MoT,
Contractor
X
MoT has, and continues to, investigate
all properties required for the Project as
part of the property acquisition process,
to ensure that management of
potentially contaminated sites, during
design, construction and operation, is in
compliance with the Contaminated
Sites Regulation (Environmental Management Act).
10.4 Undertake risk assessment and remediation
activities, as required, and manage potential
contamination in compliance with the
provincial Environmental Management Act and Contaminated Sites Regulation.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
MoT,
Contractor
X
All measures taken by the Project to
manage known site contamination are
planned and implemented with direction
from an Approved Environmental
Professional to ensure compliance with
the provincial Environmental Management Act and Contaminated
Sites Regulation.
10.5 Should contaminated groundwater be
identified along the route, include measures
to control/mitigate the potential for impacts to
surface water in future stormwater design.
All phases MoT,
Contractor
X
MoT will share information, regarding
site contamination, with contractors to
ensure that known contamination is
taken into account during design,
construction, operation and
maintenance activities.
10.6 Notify MoE of potential migration of
contaminants from known or identified Tier 1
off-corridor properties of concern discovered
during supplementary investigations or
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
As required under the EMA, MoT or its
contractors will inform MoE of any
contamination during the course of site
investigations that is found, to be
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Project-related activities and use information
to manage and mitigate contaminated sites
issues prior to construction.
migrating off-of site.
10.7 As part of the CEMP, the Contaminated Sites
Management, Construction and Hazardous
Waste Management and Spill Management
and Emergency Response Plans, develop
and implement a protocol for identifying and
managing contaminated and potentially
contaminated materials during the
construction phase of the Project.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X
A Contaminated Sites Management
Plan, Hazardous Waste Management
Plan and Spill Management and
Emergency Response Plan, are
included as sub-plans to all Phase 1
EMPs that have been developed.
Such sub-plans will also be included as
part of the Phase 2 EMPs to be
developed by the Phase 2 Contractor
11.0 Fisheries
11.1 Ensure that all works and activities
associated with the construction, operation
and maintenance of the project are conducted
in compliance with the Fisheries Act. This
includes implementing mitigation measures
and best management practices to ensure
that the project does not cause any
unauthorized harmful alteration, disruption or
destruction of fish habitat, that the project
does not cause any harm or mortality to fish,
and that the project does not cause or result
in the deposit of a deleterious substance of
any type, including sediment, into a
watercourse that is frequented by fish.
All phases Contractor X
Phase 1 project works are being
conducted in accordance with the terms
and conditions of all relevant permits
and approvals, and includes a Fisheries Act Authorization for Phase 1 works.
11.2 Obtain an authorization under subsection
35(2) of the Fisheries Act for any unavoidable
harmful alteration, disruption of destruction of
fish habitat prior to relevant construction
works or activities
All phases Contractor X
A Fisheries Act Authorization has been
received for Phase 1 works undertaken
thus far. Where additional Phase 1
works are being considered,
amendments to this Authorization are
applied for and received prior to those
works occurring.
A Phase 2 Fisheries Act Authorization
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will be applied for once final design and
construction plans are completed.
11.3 Develop and construct fish habitat
compensation measures that offset all project
impacts to fish habitat. These fish habitat
compensation measures will be constructed
by the proponent as directed by Fisheries and
Oceans Canada and in accordance with any
s. 35(2) Fisheries Act authorizations.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X
Fisheries compensation projects have
been identified as part of the application
for the Phase 1 Fisheries Act Authorization.
As of June 2010, 3 fisheries
compensation sites have been
completed (Alex Fraser and Manson
Canal tidal wetlands, and 80th
Street
Riparian Restoration) for a total of
approximately 5,700 m2 of aquatic and
8,000 m2 riparian habitat. 2 other sites
are currently underway (Crescent
Slough riparian planting and 2 of 3
proposed salmonid rearing ponds on
East Bon Accord Creek). Plans are still
being finalized for potential initiation of
several other compensation sites for
the summer/fall of 2010.
11.4 Implement appropriate measures to
adequately mitigate the effects of the creation
of impervious surfaces on volume of surface
runoff, rate of runoff, and water quality.
These will meet performance targets
established in the Stormwater Management
Plan Outline (July, 2007) for the project.
Pre-
construction,
construction,
operation
Contractor
X The Phase 2 Contractor will design and
construct the integrated stormwater
management infrastructure to meet
performance objectives outlined in the
Stormwater Management Plan Outline
(July, 2007), that relate to surface
runoff.
11.5 Establish and maintain riparian setback areas
from drainage channels and watercourses in
accordance with regulatory requirements
Pre-
construction,
construction,
Operation
Contractor X
Setback areas are indicated in all
completed applications for federal and
provincial permits and approvals for
Phase 1 works.
11.6 Take all reasonable measures to prevent
substances that may be harmful to fish from
entering the aquatic environment at the
construction sites in the proximity to fish and
aquatic habitat, paying particular attention to
discharges of suspended sediments,
construction waste, handling of uncured
concrete and other deleterious substances.
Construction Contractor X
Measures for preventing the
introduction of deleterious substances
to the aquatic environment and
fisheries habitat During Phase 1 works
are identified in the Phase 1 EMPs.
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11.7 Construct bridges for watercourse crosses in
the vicinity of Delta Ravines (i.e. Norum ,
McAdam, Collings, Nelson View and
Gunderson Creeks), as shown in plans
attached to the Application (Technical Volume
1) and over a minimum 450 m portion of the
Fraser Heights Wetlands, using the design
and the construction methods outlined in the
draft Fraser Heights Wetlands Bridge
Preliminary Design Report.
Pre-
construction,
construction
Contractor
X The Phase 2 Contractor will implement
design and construction of watercourse
crossings during Phase 2 of the project.
11.8 Obtain input from the Musqueam Indian Band
and other participating First Nations to identify
appropriate measures to mitigate potential
project related impacts on the identified
interests of the Musqueam Band in relation to
fisheries and habitat matters. Identify
potential opportunities for mutually agreeable
opportunities to assist in advancing the
fisheries interests of the Musqueam Indian
Band or other participating First Nations.
All phases MoT,
Contractor
X
MoT has, and continues to, work with
First Nations with an interest in the
Project in advancing fisheries mitigation
and compensation projects.
11.9 Review with the applicable regulatory
agencies, including but not limited to DFO
and MOE, proposals for compensation
habitat, including opportunities for habitat to
be constructed in advance of other Project
construction (i.e. “habitat banking”), to
determine the ratio of habitat types and to
which drainage compensation will apply.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
Habitat compensation proposals to
address impacts of Phase 1 works have
been made available for review by
DFO, MoE and other reviewing
agencies on the IAERC. Currently,
there is no excess residual habitat that
can be banked and used to offset the
effects of future (Phase 2) project
works.
11.10 Follow BMPs in the construction of all new
ditches and stormwater watercourses.
Construction Contractor X
Design and construction of integrated
stormwater management infrastructure,
will take place during Phase 2 of the
Project.
11.11 Retain maintenance responsibility for
compensation sites within the Project limits.
For sites constructed in areas outside of the
Operations Contractor X
Maintenance of compensation works
within Project limits will be the
responsibility of the Phase 2
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Project limits, establish site-specific
agreements for access and maintenance with
the relevant stakeholder/landowner.
Contractor. For compensation works
outside the Project limits, MoT will
develop maintenance agreements with
landowners.
12.0 Water Quality
12.1 Ensure that the construction works and
operations for the Project are conducted in
compliance with environmental requirements
and BMPs in order to avoid impacts to water
quality.
All phases Contractor X
The Phase 1 EMPs identify measures
for avoiding or minimizing impacts to
water quality and ensuring compliance
with all relevant permits and approvals.
12.2 Develop and implement a Surface Water
Quality and Sediment Control Plan and
provide the plan for review and comment by
relevant environmental agencies at least 30
calendar days prior to the start of relevant
construction activities.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
The Surface Water Quality and
Sediment Control Plan is a sub-plan to
the Phase 1 EMPs.
Phase 2 EMPs will also include a
Surface Water Quality and Sediment
Control Plan component.
12.3 Sample water from potentially impacted
drinking water wells to assess potential
adverse effects to water quality associated
with during construction and operation
phases of the project. Provide sampling water
quality data to the local health authority for
review and comment.
Construction,
Operation
Contractor
X No drinking water wells will be
potentially affected during Phase 1
works.
Mitigation to address potential effects of
Phase 2 construction on existing
drinking water wells will be undertaken
by the Phase 2 Contractor.
12.4 The Surface Water Quality and Sediment
Control Plan will at a minimum:
• Identify requirements for additional water
quality monitoring prior to and during
construction to ensure preventative and
mitigation measures can be taken as
appropriate, to avoid impacts to water
quality;
• Identify potential water quality
contaminants of concern generated by
construction activities and associated
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X The Surface Water Quality and
Sediment Control Plans, submitted as
sub-plans to Phase 1 EMPs, is
compliant with these requirements.
Such requirements will be adhered to
for EMPs to be developed for Phase 2
construction.
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preventative and mitigative measures;
• Include a BMP maintenance plan to
ensure BMPs implemented are
functioning as designed and corrective
actions are taken when required; and
• Be submitted to the applicable regulatory
agencies at least 30 calendar days prior
to start of construction activities for
review.
13.0 Wildlife and Vegetation
13.1 Ensure that the design, construction, and
operation of the project, avoids where
practical and technically feasible, impacts to
vegetation and wildlife.
All phases Contractor X
• MoT has taken the following
steps to avoid impacts to
vegetation and wildlife during
Phase 1 works: 14 small
mammal and amphibian
salvages completed
• 4 nest surveys (raptors and
songbirds) during breeding
season completed
• Two raptor nest monitoring
plans and associated
monitoring completed.
• Invertebrate monitoring work
plan completed and approved
by MoE, plus first year of
surveys underway.
• Input of terrestrial ecological
information to the design and
construction of four (fisheries)
compensation sites.
• Amphibian monitoring at
vernal pond compensation
sites completed.
• Input to design of SFPR.
• Habitat compensation plan
drafted.
• Attend and contribute to bi-
weekly liaison meetings with
MoE.
The Phase 2 Contractor that will
undertake Phase 2 design and
construction will also look for
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opportunities to avoid and minimize
impacts to vegetation and wildlife.
13.2 Prepare and implement a Wildlife and Habitat
Management Plan to avoid and, where
necessary, mitigate potential impacts to
vegetation, wildlife and wildlife habitat.
Provide the Plan to relevant regulatory and
reviewing agencies for review and comment
at least 30 calendar days prior to relevant
construction activities beginning. The Wildlife
and Habitat Management Plan will include
best practices including but not limited to
those identified in the Application (Table 7.7-
17), draft Wildlife Mitigation Crossing Plan
(April 2007), and Zones of Influence memo
(July 2007) in order to avoid, and where
necessary, mitigate potential effects on
vegetation and wildlife. This plan will also
identify protocols for the survey and salvage
of vegetation and wildlife as appropriate and
required.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X Wildlife and Habitat Management Plans
have been developed, as sub-plans to
EMPs developed for Phase 1
construction works.
For Phase 1 works, protocols and
methodologies for wildlife and
vegetation salvage have been
developed with review and comment
from relevant regulatory agencies.
Such management plans will also be
developed, as part of Phase 2 EMPs, to
avoid and mitigate potential effects to
vegetation and wildlife.
13.3 Develop and implement mitigation measures
to avoid and minimize impacts to wildlife
during construction and operation of the
project including, but not limited to those
measures identified in the Application
(September, 2006), draft Wildlife Mitigation
Crossing Plan (April 2007) and Zones of
Influence Assessment memo (July 2007).
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X
The SFPR – Wildlife and Wildlife
Habitat Mitigation Plan (September 18,
2008) has been finalized, and identifies
mitigation that will be integrated into
design and construction of Phase 2
works in order to address potential
effects on wildlife and their habitat.
Wildlife and Habitat Management
Plans, appended to EMPs for the
Project, contain BMPs for addressing
potential project-related effects to
wildlife and habitat.
13.4 During the design phase, the MoT will finalize
its determination of the type and location of
sound barriers to be constructed along the
perimeter of Burns Bog. For the south-
western alignment (adjacent to Crescent
Slough), this design will include the
construction of a solid sound barrier or a
Pre-
construction
MoT,
Contractor
X
The SFPR – Wildlife and Wildlife
Habitat Mitigation Plan (September 18,
2008) identifies areas where wildlife
mitigation is required. Such mitigation
will be advanced, in consultation with
relevant regulatory agencies, during
Phase 2 of the Project.
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barrier that will provide equivalent mitigation.
MoT will ensure on-going consultation with
TC, EC, MoE and other IAERC members as
appropriate, during design regarding the
proposed type and location of sound barriers
to be installed around Burns Bog
13.5 Consult with the MoE and the Canadian
Wildlife Service (CWS) of Environment
Canada, to identify suitable compensation,
including but not limited to that identified in
the Wildlife and Habitat Management Plan
and Habitat Compensation Plan (February,
2007), to address residual effects on
vegetation and wildlife as a result of the
Project.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
MoT is discussing the need for project–
related wildlife compensation with
relevant regulatory agencies. Potential
wildlife requirements will not be
finalized until after final design of the
Project is completed.
13.6 Work with reviewing and regulatory agencies
to develop and implement a comprehensive
and long term Mitigation Monitoring Plan
(MMP), based on the Vegetation and Wildlife
Mitigation Monitoring Strategy (April 2007), to
monitor the effectiveness of proposed
mitigation measures in addressing Project-
related effects on vegetation and wildlife,
including species at risk.
Data collection and monitoring in support of
the implementation of the MMP will begin
prior to construction and continue for a period
of time, to be determined with relevant
regulatory agencies, during operation.
Information collected in relation to the MMP
will be used to guide detailed planning of
mitigation, assess the effectiveness of such
mitigation, and determine where additional
measures may be required.
The MMP will include scientifically defensible
thresholds or performance measures to
facilitate the evaluation of the effectiveness of
mitigation.
All phases Contractor
X
MoT has completed workplans, in
consultation with MOE and CWS, to
guide the implementation of the MMP.
Workplans completed in 2008/2009
include:
• Water-Associated Birds – Greater Sandhill Crane Work Plan, 9 July 2008; and
• Raptors - Barn Owl Work Plan,
14 April 2008.
• Barn owl, at-risk vegetation,
sandhill crane (2008) and
breeding bird MMP annual
summary reports completed.
• 2009 (and some 2010) MMP
monitoring for barn owl, at-risk
vegetation, breeding birds,
sandhill crane, red-legged frog
and Pacific water shrew
completed.
• Breeding bird and at-risk
vegetation MMP work plans
completed.
• Summary presentations to
IAERC for barn owl, at-risk
vegetation and breeding bird
MMP work.
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• Presentations to Lower
Mainland naturalists groups on
MMP work.
13.7 Undertake site-specific vegetation surveys in
accordance with the regionally supported
Protocols for Rare Plants Surveys, to identify
the presence and distribution of red- and
blue-listed plants species prior to final design
and construction. Provide information on the
presence and distribution of such plants
species to MoE for review and use the
information to guide final design and
construction to avoid or mitigate impacts to
these species.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
MoT has undertaken rare plant surveys
prior to Phase 1 construction. Where
rare plants have been identified, their
presence and location has been
provided to MoE. Where potential
project related effects may occur, MoT
is receiving direction from MoE on how
to avoid or mitigate such effects.
13.8 Avoid direct impacts to sensitive red and blue
listed plant communities where possible and
adhere to construction exclusion windows
determined by regulators.
Construction Contractor X
MoT is working closely with MoE
regarding how to avoid or mitigate
effects, associated with Phase 1 works
to red and blue listed plant
communities. The Phase 2 Contractor
will continue working with MoE to
address potential effects associated
with Phase 2 works, on such plant
communities.
13.9 Develop a plan for salvaging plants and
seeds, for review by MoE, where impacts to
red- and blue-listed plant species cannot be
avoided, for replanting off-alignment.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
MoT is receiving advice from MoE
where there are requirements for
salvaging red- or blue-listed plants.
One rare plant relocate was completed
in 2009.
13.10 Make all reasonable efforts to avoid impacts
to confirmed streambank lupine habitat and
confirmed stream bank lupine seed banks in
the project corridor, as identified in
consultation with the Streambank Lupine
Recovery Team, during design construction
and operation of the Project. Where impacts
to such areas cannot be avoided, work with
Construction Contractor X
The current alignment and design of
SFPR continues to avoid areas where
streambank lupine populations are
known to occur.
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the Ministry of Environment and the
Streambank Lupine Recovery Team to
identify and carry out appropriate mitigation
measures including, but not limited to, the
stockpiling of soil containing streambank
lupine seeds.
13.11 Undertake pre-construction bird nest surveys
and restrict clearing during the breeding
season. Pre-construction bird nest surveys
will include, but not necessarily be limited to
the following:
• Conduct pre-construction raptor, heron or
any listed species nest and roost tree
surveys, consistent with applicable
BMPs, to determine presence of
active/inactive raptor and heron nests in
the corridor and work scheduling with
respect to the nest locations and
applicable timing restrictions.
• Prepare pre-construction bird nest survey
protocols should works include clearing
of vegetation during the general bird
breeding time period as determined by
MOE.
• Conduct pre-construction bird nest
surveys to the satisfaction of the MOE
should the Contractor intend to seek
approval from the MOE for vegetation
clearing within the bird breeding time
period (defined by MOE) in any year
during the Contract Period.
Pre-
construction
Contractor
X
MoT continues to undertake bird nest
surveys prior to Phase 1construction.
The Songbird Nest Survey Protocol and
the Raptor Nest Management Protocol
has been developed in consultation
with MOE to guide the management of
active nests that may be encountered
during construction.
13.12 Consult with MoE on the development and
implementation of an Invasive Species
Management Plan to address potential effects
of the project related to the spread of invasive
plant and aquatic wildlife species within the
project corridor.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X Invasive Species Management Plans
have been developed in consultation
with MOE and are included as sub-
plans of Phase 1 EMPs.
Invasive Species Management Plans
will also be developed as part of the
development of EMPS for Phase 2
construction.
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13.13 Include large mammal crossings adjacent to
the perimeter of Burns Bog. The final number
and location of wildlife crossings will be
identified in the Wildlife Mitigation Crossing
Plan, which will be finalized in consultation
with MoE and EC.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
The SFPR – Wildlife and Wildlife
Habitat Mitigation Plan (September 18,
2008) has been finalized, and identifies
mitigation that will be integrated into
design and construction of Phase 2
works in order to address potential
effects on wildlife and their habitat.
13.14 Follow the design criteria outlined in the MOT
Manual of Aesthetic Design Practice and the
MOT Landscape Policy and Design
Standards that form the landscape and site
restoration design criteria for the Project.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X
The Phase 2 Contractor will undertake
detailed design considerations including
landscaping and site restoration. Such
work will be guided by MoT best
practices and standard specification
with respect to design standards.
13.15 Use data collected through the MOT
administered Wildlife Accident Reporting
System to identify areas of increased wildlife
collisions and to monitor direct effects on
wildlife.
Operations Contractor X
Monitoring of wildlife accident
occurrences will be initiated after Phase
2 construction is completed.
13.16 Identify the location of sensitive wildlife
habitats, including but not limited to habitat for
species at risk, red and blue listed plant
communities and high biodiversity habitats,
on detailed design drawings in order to avoid
or minimize potential effects to these areas.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
MoT has considered sensitive
environmental features in the
development of Phase 1 pre-load
designs and, where possible, avoided
impacts to such areas. MoT has also
provided mapping, illustrating sensitive
environmental features that require
protection during construction.
A similar approach will be undertaken,
by the Phase 2 Contractor, during
Phase 2 of the Project.
14.0 Species at Risk
14.1 Ensure that all reasonable measures are
taken to mitigate effects on listed wildlife
species and their critical habitat and that
potential effects that could occur are
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor,
MoT
X
MoT has consulted with relevant
provincial or federal reviewing
agencies, as required, in determining
reasonable measures for addressing
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monitored. All measures to mitigate against
effects to these species will be taken in a
manner that is consistent with applicable
recovery strategy and actions plans.
potential effects on listed wildlife
species and their habitat.
14.2 Undertake a salvage program for Pacific
water shrew from, at a minimum, high and
moderate-rated habitat adjacent to the SFPR.
Other areas potentially requiring salvage will
include lower-rated habitat, connected to
higher-rated habitat, and will be determined in
consultation with MoE and the PWS
Recovery Team.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X MoT has undertaken PWS salvage as
required for moderate and high rated
habitat associated with Phase 1 works.
Additional salvages will be undertaken
as required during the Phase 2 works
MOE has provided advice to MOT on
the salvage program to ensure
consistency with best practices
identified by the Recovery Team.
14.3 Consult with MoE regarding the mitigation of
potential effects on Pacific water shrew and
take all practical steps to apply the most
recent Pacific water shrew best management
practices to address potential effects
including identifying additional opportunities
to avoid direct effects to areas, designated as
critical habitat by the PWS Recovery Team,
during design, construction and operation.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
Contractor X MoT continues to follow advice from
MOE with respect to the application of
the most recent BMPs for addressing
potential effects to PWS and their
habitat.
14.4 Consult with MOE to develop a mitigation and
compensation strategy for Pacific water
shrew, where opportunities are available,
based on habitat quality and connectivity to
surrounding habitat. Undertake sampling
program, where required, to determine the
presence and distribution of Pacific water
shrew to support detailed design of mitigation.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
MoT,
Contractor
X
MoT has undertaken sampling to
determine PWS presence and
distribution during Phase 1 works.
Additional sampling will also occur, in
other areas of the alignment, during
Phase 2 works.
Fisheries habitat concepts will, where
possible, also provide habitat values for
PWS and other wildlife. As such, MoT
is working with MoE to assess the need
for compensation to address residual
impacts to PWS habitat associated with
the Project.
14.5 Detailed design of wildlife crossing mitigation
for southern red-backed vole (RBV) will be
conducted assuming the presence of RBV in
Pre-
construction
Contractor
X The SFPR – Wildlife and Wildlife
Habitat Mitigation Plan (September 18,
2008) identifies mitigation, including
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high and moderate rated habitat identified in
the EA. Monitoring of the use of wildlife
crossing structures will include provisions for
assessing the use of such structures by RBV.
wildlife crossings, that will be integrated
into design and construction of Phase 2
works.
14.6 Undertake a review of local museum
specimens to confirm the distribution of Sorex rowheri within the Lower Fraser Valley.
Where possible, use findings to support
detailed design of mitigation.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
This review was completed and the
findings presented to MoE on
November 21, 2007.
14.7 Use information obtained through the
Mitigation Monitoring Plan to support detailed
planning of mitigation to address potential
noise, visual and collision effects of the
project on barn owl. Undertake long term
monitoring of the effectiveness of such
mitigation as part of the implementation of the
Mitigation Monitoring Plan.
All phases Contractor X
Baseline data collected through the
MMP will be made available to the
Phase 2 Contractor to guide detailed
planning and construction during Phase
2 of the Project.
14.8 Use information obtained through the
Mitigation Monitoring Plan to support detailed
planning of mitigation, including pre-
construction salvage where appropriate, to
address potential effects of the project,
including those related to collision and
changes in hydrology, on red-legged frog and
western toad. Undertake long term monitoring
of the effectiveness of such mitigation as part
of the implementation of the Mitigation
Monitoring Plan.
All phases Contractor X
Baseline data collected through the
MMP will be made available to the
Phase 2 Contractor to guide detailed
planning and construction during Phase
2 of the Project.
14.9 Consult with MOE to plan and undertake at
least one pre-construction, one construction
and two operational inventories of at-risk
aquatic insects in habitat known to or
suspected of supporting such species and
potentially affected by the project, including
but not necessarily limited to the Fraser
Heights Wetland, to confirm the findings of
the environmental assessment and to monitor
potential impacts of the project on aquatic
insects.
All phases Contractor X
MoT has developed a methodology, in
consultation with MoE, to guide at-risk
aquatic insect surveys as requested.
The invertebrate monitoring work plan
was completed; and the first year of
surveys were completed as of June
2010.
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14.10 Consult with the Canadian Wildlife Service to
develop and implement a Mitigation
Monitoring Plan to monitor and assess the
effectiveness of measures proposed to avoid
or mitigate potential effects on Sandhill
Crane. The Plan will identify:
• species habitat requirements;
• existing conditions in the project area;
• potential project related effects and
mitigation;
• core indicators for assessing the
effectiveness of mitigation; and
• proposed study methodology and data
interpretation and reporting protocols.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
MOT X
MoT finalized the workplan that guides
Sandhill Crane mitigation monitoring
activities, in consultation with CWS
(Water-Associated Birds – Greater Sandhill Crane Work Plan, 9 July
2008).
Workplan activities implemented over
the past year include: satellite telemetry
studies and intensive habitat
assessments. Reporting out on the
findings of field work done to date has
been completed and submitted to CWS.
This document has also been made
available to the IAERC for review and
comment.
15.0 Burns Bog
15.1 Avoid potentially significant impacts to
hydrological and ecological values associated
with Burns Bog (i.e., alignment refinements to
avoid ecological and hydrological values,
development of hydrological mitigation that
meet the hydrologic objectives identified).
All phases MOT,
Contractor
X MoT continues to work in consultation
with Metro Vancouver, Corporation of
Delta, Environment Canada, Ministry of
the Environment and Transport Canada
to finalize mitigation measures to be
integrated into the SFPR project so that
potential effects to hydrological and
ecological values in Burns Bog can be
avoided or mitigated.
During the past year significant
progress has been achieved in
implementing the Hydrology Workplan
(December 2008). A report
summarizing the status of
implementationof the Hydrology
Workplan has been developed and
submitted to Transport Canada, as
required under this terms of reference
of the project’s federal approval.
15.2 Consult with the MV, CoD, MoE, EC, and the
Burns Bog Management Planning Committee
(BBMPC) and Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP)
to ensure design, construction and operation
All phases Contractor X
Over the past year, MoT has continued
to work extensively with MV, CoD,
MoE, EC, the BBMPC and SAP to
ensure that development of the SFPR
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of the Project complements long term
management objectives established for the
Burns Bog Ecological Conservation Area.
compliments efforts underway to
implement the long term management
plan for the BBECA. MoT has made
significant contributions to new tools for
managing drainage in and around
Burns Bog through the development of
a water balance model for this area of
south-west Delta. MoT is also
advancing conceptual designs for
drainage infrastructure that will help to
better manage hydrology adjacent to
the Bog and address impacts
associated with historical
developments.
15.3 Consult with the reviewing agencies to
finalize construction and post-construction
monitoring requirements related to Burns Bog
including, but not limited to, those identified in
the Vegetation and Wildlife Mitigation
Monitoring Strategy (April 2007). Monitoring
requirements with respect to Burns Bog will
include but not be limited to those relating to:
air quality, water quality, water levels, red-
listed plant communities, and wildlife.
Constructio
n, Operation
Contractor X
MoT has developed, and is
implementing, a number of monitoring
programs, as part of the Burns Bog
Mitigation Monitoring Plan, that have
been designed to assess the
effectiveness of mitigation measures
identified in the Burns Bog Hydrology
Workplan to avoid potential effects to
Burns Bog during construction and
operation of the SFPR project.
Monitoring programs that are underway
adjacent to mitigation hydrology
infrastructure includes: hydrogeology
(water level); water chemistry (pH); flow
monitoring in water courses adjacent to
SFPR; and vegetation monitoring.
Monitoring of hydrology mitigation
infrastructure, to confirm performance
objectives are being met, will be
initiated after construction of such
infrastructure is completed.
15.4 Share environmental data from Burns Bog
collected as part of the development of the
SFPR project, with agencies responsible for
the management of the Burns Bog Ecological
Conservancy Area in order to support the
implementation of the long term management
All phases Contractor X MoT has shared any new information
collected as part of project planning,
with MV and CoD, to facilitate
implementation of the long term
management plan for the BBECA. MoT
and its contractors will continue to
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plan for the Bog. share new information as it is collected.
15.5 Design, construct and operate hydrology
mitigation infrastructure, to mitigate potential
effects of the project on the hydrology of
Burns Bog, in a way that meets the following
performance objectives:
• Site specific solutions – The design,
construction and operation of hydrology
mitigation will be based on, and take into
account, site specific conditions.
• Compatibility between highway water
management and bog water
management – Providing for active water
level controls in the Bog that are
independent of SFPR-related water
management.
• Prevention of mineral migration into the
Bog – Where indicated, providing a low
permeability barrier between the SFPR
highway ditch and the lagg ponds/ditches
by: using material to construct the berm
that supports appropriate vegetation on
the berm and prevents the introduction of
mineral material into the Bog; and
maintaining hydraulic gradients so that
Type 1 bog waters flow toward the
highway at all times.
• Resilience – Providing a design that is
sufficiently robust to maintain and
actively manage water levels under
average and extreme conditions and if
Bog conditions change.
• Highway and mitigation construction
does not preclude future restoration of
Burns Bog – Providing flexibility of design
that allows, for example, for future water
control structures that allow for rising of
water level as part of future bog
restoration.
• Holistic design – Hydrology mitigation
concepts are designed in way that
ensures they will be compatible with, and
All phases MoT X A report summarizing the status of
implementation of the Hydrology
Workplan has been developed and
submitted to Transport Canada, as
required under this terms of reference
of the project’s federal approval.
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help achieve multiple, mitigation
requirements.
As the design of hydrology mitigation is
advanced, it will be documented in a
Hydrology Work Plan. This document will be
finalized prior to commencement of pre-load
activities around Burns Bog.
15.6 Pre-load activities around Burns Bog,
including areas north of the Highway 99
interchange and west of Nordel Way, will not
commence until TC (and other decision-
making authorities as required) has reviewed
and is satisfied with the final Hydrology Work
Plan and the status of the hydrology
mitigation design.
Pre-
construction
MoT X TC and other reviewing agencies
provided review and comment during
the development of the Hydrology
Workplan prior to it being finalized.
15.7 Provide opportunities for the active
involvement of agencies responsible for the
management of the Burns Bog Ecological
Conservancy Area, and the Scientific
Advisory Panel (SAP), in the design,
construction and operation of project related
works adjacent to Burns Bog including but not
limited to those proposed as mitigation for
potential project related effects.
All phases MoT,
Contractor
X MoT has, and will continue to, meet
with MV, CoD and members of the
SAP to obtain input on the design and
construction of SFPR, proposed
mitigation concepts and monitoring
programs.
15.8 Consult with MV, CoD, EC and MoE on the
development of a water balance model and a
drainage model to support the design,
construction and operation of hydrology
mitigation infrastructure adjacent to Burns
Bog and support implementation of the Burns
Bog Ecological Conservancy Area
Management Plan.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X MoT has, and continues to work closely
MV, CoD and other IAERC members,
on the development of a water model
and drainage design concepts. The
water balance model, in addition to
facilitating the design of SFPR related
drainage infrastructure, will provide a
planning tool that can be used to
support long term restoration planning
for the BBECA.
15.9 Finalize an Air Quality Management Plan, in
consultation with TC, EC and other IAERC
members as appropriate, prior to
commencing pre-loading activities around
Burns Bog. This document will identify all
Pre-
construction
MoT,
Contractor
X This document was finalized in
December 2008 and is being
implemented. The plan will be updated
once details regarding Phase 2
construction and operational phases of
the Project are known.
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technically and economically feasible
mitigation measures to be implemented to
prevent generation and transmission of dust
during the pre-load and construction phases
of the project.
MoT is providing monthly monitoring
reports to TC, and IAERC members,
that describe mitigation applied and air
quality conditions adjacent to the
Project site.
MoT will meet with TC and EC in the
summer of 2009 to review the status of
implementation of the plan and identify
any changes in mitigation or monitoring
strategies that may be required.
15.10 Collect a minimum of 4 months of baseline
dust fall monitoring between June and
September 2008. Following the collection of
this information, the MOT will meet with TC
and EC to discuss the baseline monitoring
information collected and the approach for
continued data collection, prior to the
commencement of pre-loading activities
around Burns Bog (i.e., north of the Highway
99 interchange and west of Nordel Way).
Pre-
construction
MoT X Data collection was completed in
October 2008 and results provided to
TC and EC for review. Based on
comments from TC and EC additional
data was obtained to complete a pre-
construction baseline for dust fall, and
dust fall data continues to be collected
and assessed.
15.11 Work co-operatively with the Tsawwassen
First Nation to maintain appropriate access
for TFN members to Burns Bog to facilitate
TFN’s harvesting rights pursuant to the
Tsawwassen Final Agreement
All phases MoT,
Contractor
X MoT continues to work collaboratively
with the Tsawwassen First Nation to
ensure appropriate access for TFN
members to Burns Bog is maintained in
order to facilitate TFN’s harvesting
rights pursuant to the Tsawwassen
Final Agreement.
15.12 Ensure that the development and operation of
stormwater management infrastructure does
not compromise the ability to achieve
hydrology mitigation objectives adjacent to
Burns Bog
All phases MoT,
Contractor
X Final design of stormwater
management infrastructure, which will
take place during Phase 2 works, will
be done in consultation with key
stakeholders and will consider
hydrology mitigation objectives, as well
as long term restoration objectives for
the BBECA.
15.13 Implement the monitoring and follow-up Operation Contractor, X
Implementation of monitoring and follow
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activities identified in the Screening
document, for a period of five years after the
project has commenced operation, to ensure
the effectiveness of mitigation measures
related to aerial deposition, hydrology, and
Sandhill crane in the vicinity of Burns Bog.
MoT up activities associated with Burns Bog
has been initiated and will continue as
required by federal and provincial
regulatory agencies.
16.0 Archaeology
16.1 Ensure that the design, construction and
operation of the Project is advanced in a way
that avoids, or minimizes potential impacts to
known archaeological sites, including the
Nottingham Farm, St. Mungo and the
Glenrose Cannery sites, as well as other sites
that may be encountered during project
planning and development.
All phases Contractor X
The Phase 2 Contractor will advance
the Project in a way that reduces
potential impacts to known
archaeological sites in Phase 2
planning and construction.
16.2 Work with participating First Nations who
have identified related interests within the
context of the ongoing environmental review
process and the BC Archaeology Branch
regarding investigation of unsurveyed areas
within the Project area assessed as having
archaeological potential at an appropriate
level for an archaeological impact
assessment and develop mitigation measures
consistent with the BC Archaeological Impact
Assessment Guidelines.
Pre-
construction
MoT,
Contractor
X
MoT has, and will continue to, involve
participating First Nations in
archaeological investigations of Project
areas identified as having
archaeological potential, in a mutually
agreed manner, and ensure the BC
Archaeology Branch is kept apprised of
ongoing results.
16.3 Obtain a valid Heritage Conservation Act Section 14 Heritage Inspection Permit with
adequate provisions to address requirements
for investigations and potential impacts to
previously unrecorded archaeological sites
should they arise. Immediately report
previously undocumented archaeological
sites that come to light during the construction
phase of the Project to the BC Archaeology
Branch and participating First Nations.
Pre-
construction
,
Constructio
n
MoT,
Contractor
X
MoT has obtained, and currently
maintains, a valid Heritage Inspection
Permit for ongoing investigations and
Phase 1 works. The Phase 2
Contractor will obtain a similar permit to
address archaeological requirements
for Phase 2 planning and construction.
16.4 Include required edits and revisions to the
Application in the final Heritage Conservation Pre-
construction
MoT X
The SFPR Archaeological Impact
Assessment Heritage Conservation Act
Permit 2004-052; Kwantlen Heritage
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Act Permit report. Investigation Permit 4-18; Stό:lō
Heritage Investigation Permit 2004-10
draft report was submitted May 2010.
16.5 Work with the Musqueam Indian Band and
other interested First Nations in developing a
mutually acceptable Site Management Plan
(SMP) for the Glenrose / St. Mungo area, to
encourage the preservation of archaeological
deposits through the protection and
management of archaeological and heritage
resources during planning, design,
construction and operation phases of the
SFPR project.
The Plan will include, but not be limited to:
• a summary of existing information
(archaeology and oral history);
• summary of existing site conditions;
• site management objectives (short,
medium and long term); and
• site management strategies
(preconstruction, construction, post-
construction phases).
Pre-
construction
MoT
X
MoT has, and will continue to, work with
the Musqueam Indian Band and other
interested First Nations in the
development of an SMP.
16.6 Develop and implement an archaeological
mitigation program focused on intact
archaeological deposits that includes
systematic data recovery (excavation) and
archaeological monitoring for the St. Mungo
and Glenrose Cannery Sites. Develop
methodology and sample size with input from
the Archaeology Branch and First Nations.
Obtain Heritage Conservation Act Section 14
Heritage Investigation Permits and Section 12
Alteration Permits prior to mitigation and/or
alteration of known archaeological sites.
Pre-
construction
,
Constructio
n
Contractor X
The Phase 2 Contractor will develop
and implement an archaeological
mitigation program for the St. Mungo
and Glenrose Cannery Sites during
Phase 2 planning and construction.
The Archaeological Impacts and
Mitigation Strategy – St. Mungo and
Glenrose Cannery Report prepared by
MoT outlines the objectives from which
this program will be developed.
16.7 Work with the Musqueam Indian Band and
other interested First Nations in establishing a
Pre-
construction
MoT,
Contractor
X
As a result of working with the
Musqueam Indian Band and other
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final design for the SFPR segment in the
Glenrose / St. Mungo area focused on
minimizing potential project related impacts
on identified archaeological resources.
interested First Nations, MoT has
refined the reference concept design for
this segment.
The Phase 2 Contractor will work with
the Musqueam Indian Band and
interested First Nations to develop final
design.
16.8 Work with the Musqueam Indian Band and
other interested First Nations to further
explore options/opportunities to establish
appropriate First Nation recognition and/or
interpretation measures in relation to the
Glenrose / St. Mungo sites.
All phases MoT X
MoT has, and will continue to, work with
Musqueam Indian Band and other
interested First Nations in this respect.
16.9 Undertake appropriate archaeological site
impact mitigation measures, including
construction monitoring and systematic data
recovery (i.e., an archaeological excavation),
at the St. Mungo and Glenrose Cannery
archaeological sites and support these
measures with field programs that involve the
Musqueam Indian Band and other interested
First Nations as appropriate. The proposed
mitigation strategy will be based on an
archaeological site management plan for the
St. Mungo, Wet Site and Glenrose Cannery
archaeological sites currently under
development in conjunction with
representatives of the Musqueam Indian
Band.
All phases MoT,
Contractor
X
The Archaeological Impacts and
Mitigation Strategy – St. Mungo and
Glenrose Cannery Report presents the
proposed strategy developed for the St.
Mungo and Glenrose Cannery Sites.
The Phase 2 Contractor will undertake
the appropriate mitigation measures
identified in the aforementioned report
during Phase 2 planning and
construction.
16.10 Report the discovery of previously
undocumented archaeological sites that may
come to light during the construction phase of
the SFPR project to the British Columbia
Archaeology Branch and interested First
Nations. Engage an archaeologist to
investigate and assess such sites under the
terms and conditions of a Heritage
Conservation Act permit.
All phases Contractor X
MoT has reported all undocumented
archaeological sites identified during
ongoing investigations to the
Archaeology Branch and interested
First Nations.
16.11 Provide opportunities for members of the All phases MoT, X
MoT has provided opportunities for
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Musqueam Indian Band and other interested
First Nations to participate in field programs
supporting the implementation of
archaeological site mitigation measures.
Contractor interested First Nations to participate in
archaeology field programs during
ongoing investigations.
16.12 Notify and invite First Nations to participate in
specified archaeological work that is to occur
at identified archaeological sites within their
respective asserted traditional territories.
X
MoT continues to consult with
interested First Nations with respect to
how they would like to participate in
project related archaeology field
programs.
17.0 Heritage
17.1 Ensure that the design, construction and
operation of the proposed project is advanced
in a way that avoids, or minimizes potential
impacts to heritage buildings
All phases Mot,
Contractor
X
MoT is working with CoD and CoS to
address issues related to potential
project-related impacts on heritage
buildings.
17.2 Consult with the Delta Heritage Advisory
Commission and the Surrey Heritage
Committee to define heritage interests and
work with the Delta Museum and Archive to
develop a photo record and inventory of
potentially affected heritage houses.
Pre-
Constructio
n,
Constructio
n
MoT,
Contractor
X
MoT has supported the development of
a photo record and inventory of
potentially affected heritage houses in
Delta.
17.3 Prior to construction undertake pre-condition
surveys with respect to heritage buildings, as
further described in commitment 9.7.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
Pre-construction surveys of heritage
buildings are continuing throughout
Phase 1 activities
17.4 Avoid, where practical and technically
feasible, direct impacts to heritage buildings.
All phases Contractor X
MoT is working with CoD and CoS to
address issues related to potential
project-related impacts on heritage
buildings.
18.0 Navigable Waters
18.1 Obtain regulatory approval related to
crossings of designated Navigable Waters
pursuant to the Navigable Waters Protection
Act (NWPA), including but not necessarily
limited to, McAdam Creek, Collings Creek,
Manson Canal, and Crescent Slough, prior to
commencement of works.
Pre-
Constructio
n
MoT,
Contractor
X
MoT has consulted the Navigable
Water Protection Division of Transport
Canada to confirm NWPA permit
requirements as part of Phase 1
construction.
The Phase 2 Contractor will be
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responsible for ensuring the NWPA
requirements of Phase 2 construction
are addressed during project planning
and construction.
19.0 Socio-Economic
19.1 Mitigate potential Project-related
visual/lighting impacts through use of
screening, fencing and landscaping in
consultation with local government. Use
dark-sky compliant lighting for the Project.
Pre-
construction
,
Constructio
n
Contractor
X The Phase 2 Contractor will address
visual and lighting requirements, in
consultation with key stakeholders,
during Phase 2 of the Project.
19.2 Manage potential impacts to emergency
response services by:
• Ensuring emergency response plans
(including a Spill Response Management
and Emergency Response Plan) are in
place during the construction phase of
the Project, and updated annually, at a
minimum;
• Consulting first responders in Traffic
Management Plan development; and
• Consulting with local fire departments to
ensure adequate access.
Pre-
construction
,
Constructio
n
Contractor X
The Phase 2 Contractor will address
emergency response considerations
during Phase 2 planning and
construction.
20.0 Rail
20.1 Avoid or minimize potential impacts from
Project works and activities to rail corridors.
All phases Contractor X
The Phase 2 Contractor will be
responsible for considering and
addressing potential impacts to rail
corridors during Phase 2 planning and
construction as well as during
operation.
20.2 Notify Transport Canada of project works as
required under the Notice of Railway Works Regulations.
Notify the public and affected stakeholders in
accordance with the Railway Safety Act.
All phases Contractor X
The Phase 2 Contractor will be
responsible for complying with all
regulatory requirements associated with
the Project.
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
20.3 Comply with Canadian transportation
standards and regulations as well as the
design specifications of the respective railway
with regard to vertical and horizontal railroad
clearance of new or upgraded infrastructure.
Pre-
construction
Contractor X
The Phase 2 Contractor will be
responsible for complying with all
regulatory requirements associated with
the Project.
20.4 Minimize railroad closures during
construction.
Constructio
n
Contractor X
The Phase 2 Contractor will be
responsible for working with the
operators of rail services in the SFPR
corridor and minimizing railroad
closures.
ALC Agricultural Land Commission EC Environment Canada
ALR Agricultural Land Reserve EMP Environmental Management Plan
Application Environmental Assessment Application ERP Emergency Response Plan
BBMPC Burns Bog Management Planning
Committee
MV Metro Vancouver
BMP Best Management Practices HC Health Canada
CoD Corporation of Delta MAL Ministry of Agriculture and Lands
CoS City of Surrey MoE Ministry of Environment
CWS Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment
Canada
MoT Ministry of Transportation
DFI Delta Farmers’ Institute PM Particulate Matter
DFO Fisheries and Oceans Canada ROW Right-Of-Way
EAC Environmental Assessment Certificate SAP Scientific Advisory Panel (of the BBMPC)
ALC Agricultural Land Commission EC Environment Canada
ALR Agricultural Land Reserve EMP Environmental Management Plan
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