Neptune Terminals Dust Suppression Upgrade Project North Shore Waterfront Liaison Committee Presentation March 23, 2017
Current Project Status The proposed Dust Suppression Upgrade Project is in the technical review stage of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Project and Environmental Review process Consultation activities in progress ● Community notice • 20 business day period was February 20 – March 17, 2017 ● Presentation to North Shore Waterfront Liaison Committee • March 23, 2017 ● Stakeholder letters • Feedback period was February 22 – March 23, 2017 Slide 2 of 15
Overview of Work Removal of original steel water line and replacement with new HDPE pipe Removal of ten existing wooden spray poles Area of work Slide 3 of 15
Overview of Work Installation of five new steel spray towers (43.9 m tall) Slide 4 of 15
Overview of Work Installation of eight new steel spray poles (24.5 m tall) Slide 5 of 15
Overview of Work Thirteen new oscillating yard sprinklers (one on each pole or tower) Slide 6 of 15
Overview of Work Installation of three new booster pump and valve houses to pressurize the water line Slide 7 of 15
Overview of Work Project to be phased over three years Phase 2 & 3 2018-2019 2 spray towers 6 spray poles 2 booster pumps Phase 1 2017 3 spray towers 2 spray poles 1 booster pump Slide 8 of 15
Benefits of Proposed Project More spray nozzles produce finer mist for improved coverage of stockpile Spray poles in better locations for protecting against high winds Full automation to reduce water use Automation also contributes to increased responsiveness to changing weather conditions Slide 9 of 15
Potential Impacts of Proposed Project Potential additional noise during construction hours ● Construction hours will be limited to 0700 – 1700 daily ● Potential to work once per month during the site shutdown from 1630 to 0100 Potential traffic increases due to delivery of construction materials Potential view impact from the taller spray towers Slide 10 of 15
View Rendering Slide 11 of 15
Security Building Replacement and Paving Two additional projects proposed for 2017 Projects are in the Area of work technical review stage of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Project and Environmental Review process Slide 12 of 15
Security Building Replacement and Paving New security building would replace the existing temporary structure Additional space would be created for safety and security training for all staff and contractors New gate configuration would allow easier access to large construction or delivery vehicles Slide 13 of 15
Security Building Replacement and Paving New paved area is proposed to provide up to 30 additional parking spots for Neptune employees, and contractor bays for trailers and tool containers New catch basins Existing Parking would be installed to improve drainage Asphalt would Proposed additional parking for Neptune employees facilitate easier clean up and storage of Proposed contractor trailer area large projects-related materials Security building work area Slide 14 of 15
Questions? Slide 15 of 15
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