Update on G3 Terminal VancouverConstruction of a modern and highly efficient Export Grain Terminal at Lynnterm West Gate, North Vancouver

November 2017

Construction Update Since construction began in March 2017, we have cleaned up the site, installed a temporary detour on the east side of Lynn Creek, removed old creosote-treated piles which are a known contaminant for aquatic life and began pile installation needed for the foundations of some of the buildings and conveyor support systems, marine dock and ship loading equipment that will support the movement of grain products from the incoming trains onto ships for export. Where it makes sense to do so, the vibratory piling installation method has been used which produces less noise. In other cases, the impact piling installation method has been required to drive the piles to a specific depth and bearing capacity. We have been actively monitoring noise levels to ensure they remain within the permitted levels.

We have also conducted a number of 24-30 hour concrete pours for the foundations of the grain silos. Night shift work will continue to be required for the silos as the concrete must be poured continually to ensure structural design integrity. More on the planned work on the grain silos is outlined below.

Silos Begin to Take Shape As outlined in our construction notification that was issued on October 27, we constructed the first 16 of 48 grain storage silos at the G3 Terminal Vancouver site from November 15 to November 26. Night shift work was required as the concrete must be poured continually to ensure structural design integrity of the silos which will reach a height of approximately 42.6 metres (140 ft). We anticipate approximately 4 more continuous concrete pours of the same duration between now and March for the second and third silo groupings, the cleaning building and the scale tower that will measure the weight of the incoming grains. We will keep the community up-to-date on timelines.

Noise levels during this period were monitored continuously to verify that they did not exceed allowable background noise levels.

The result of the successful concrete pour to construct the first 16 of 48 silos is now complete. Four additional pours to complete the silo structures as well as additional buildings, will take place between now and March 2018.

G3 employed several techniques between the hours of 8 pm and 7 am to minimize the potential for effects to neighbors, including:

• Diesel engines were shut off when not in use and electric power was used where appropriate;

• Equipment utilized noise and light shields whenever possible;• Low impact backup alarms were used when possible; backup

alarms are required under WorkSafe BC regulations;• Barging aggregate to the construction site to reduce construction

road traffic; and• Lights were directed down and away from residential areas. While

this was the case, please note for safety reasons the lighting was and will continue to be more visible than previous night time concrete pour work because the working area increases in height as the grain storage silos are built.

Underpass Reconstruction Underway on Brooksbank Since October, work has been underway in the industrial area of Brooksbank to re-construct the south end underpass portion of Brooksbank Avenue providing access to our site and to our neighbor, Vancouver Pile Driving’s site, as well as a ramp to better support the existing rail line leading onto our site. In preparation for this work, concrete retaining walls at the south end of Brooksbank were partially demolished and groundwork has been completed in preparation for foundation work.

As most of this work is at ground level it is not visible to the public, though there will be a crane used for heavy lifting in December. Local business owners near the work site were informed of the work before it began and will be kept up-to-date on timelines. The underpasses are expected to be complete and ready for site access next fall.

The Important Role of Cranes on Site As construction advances on the G3 Terminal Vancouver site, you will notice more cranes being erected around the property. These structures play a valuable role during various stages of the construction process, helping move heavy materials and construction goods safely and efficiently.

Currently on site, you will see two red Manitow tower cranes with a 25 tonne lifting capacity, five yellow Liebherr Cranes with a range of 130-280 tonnes lifting capacity and one blue Tanado Crane with a 100 tonne lifting capacity and ability to travel over rough terrain. The cranes range in colour as each manufacturer uses a different paint for recognition. These cranes are used to move rebar, to facilitate concrete and slip form pours to create the foundations for buildings and support the pours of our grain silos. In later stages of construction, these cranes will be used to install structural steel and equipment such as dust control, scales, and grain cleaning units. In the fall of 2018, two larger cranes will arrive on site with 300 tonne lifting capacity, to help facilitate the installation of grain conveyor equipment.

In addition, two local companies, Westshore Piling and Vancouver Pile Driving have seven cranes on-site for pile installation related to building foundations and for demolition of the old, and installation of the new marine dock and ship loading equipment.

Work is underway to re-construct the south end underpass portion of Brooksbank Avenue and add a ramp for site access.

A bird’s-eye view of the variety of cranes being used at the G3 site.

The taller cranes on site have a red light on top as per Navigation Canada regulations for visibility for aircraft as well as additional safety lighting. As always, we work hard to ensure that light at night is minimized and where ever possible, pointed downward, so we do not impact our neighbours, while keeping our construction team safe.

Later in this newsletter we will share information about our holiday closure and plans to decorate the cranes to celebrate the season.

Creating a new habitat for fishFollowing the removal of more than 200 creosote-treated piles used historically on site, we are introducing 27.7 metric tonnes of new rock in the area that will create

new habitat for fish. Creosote is a known contaminant for aquatic life, so removal of these piles results in an overall benefit to the local marine ecosystem.

About G3 Terminal VancouverG3 is building a state-of-the-art grain export terminal at Lynnterm West Gate in North Vancouver, British Columbia, the first new grain terminal constructed at the Port of Vancouver since the 1960s.The terminal has been designed to optimize grain receiving, storage, and shipping on Canada’s west coast, providing the means for Canadian farmers and marketers to stay globally competitive by helping our agricultural products reach world markets. The types of products that will be handled at the terminal will include wheat, soybeans, canola, peas, corn and specialty agri-products.

Keeping in touchWe asked for feedback on how the local community would like to keep in touch during construction, and we overwhelmingly heard that email and web updates are the preferred methods to stay up-to-date. We plan to send regular updates like this one on the status of construction, upcoming activities, and our planned community initiatives. We also send shorter email alerts about other expected impacts related to traffic, extended working hours or restricted access around the site. During construction, we want to ensure you know how to reach us if you have questions or concerns. Please feel free to contact us any time at:

HO HO HOlidays!The Kiewit construction team will be ramping down work at the site between December 23 and January 2, with only limited work taking place to allow employees to fully enjoy time with family and friends. Work will recommence at site on January 3. Keep an eye out for our festively decorated cranes that will dot the skyline over the break. Crane-lighting is a long-standing construction tradition of which the origin is unclear. Some believe it started in Scandinavia, where originally a bare Christmas tree was placed on the top of the crane to celebrate the construction process during a holiday season and evolved to decorative lighting. Others believe it originated as far back as ancient Egypt. Regardless of where the tradition began, we hope you enjoy the decorations and have a safe and happy holiday season!

Email:info@g3terminalvancouver.ca

Phone:General Inquiries, 1-844-263-2398Construction Inquiries, 778-373-3150

Website:www.g3terminalvancouver.ca

G3 Supports North Vancouver Fire DepartmentG3 Terminal Vancouver’s Bill Mooney and Andy Mitchell joined City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto and Fire Chief Dan Pistilli at the City Fire Hall in September to provide a $58,000 donation to support the purchase of equipment to benefit the community. The contribution will help secure a Rapid Deployment Boat, personal floatation devices, a thermal imaging camera and a chest compression system to be used at swift water and technical rescue incidents.

As we watch with excitement the progress being made on the construction of G3 Terminal Vancouver’s grain export facility, we are grateful that G3 is also investing in the safety, security and well-being of our citizens through this generous donation. This impressive new equipment will be greatly appreciated and well used by our Fire Department.

City of North Vancouver Mayor, Darrell Mussatto

Left to right: G3’s Andy Mitchell, Fire Chief Dan Pistilli, G3’s Bill Mooney, Mayor Darrell Mussatto.