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Public invited to comment on Pattullo Bridge’s environmental plan

Work on the Pattullo Bridge replacement project is set to ramp up this fall. The public is invited to learn about and comment on the application for an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed Pattullo Bridge replacement project.
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The public is invited to learn about and comment on the application for an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed Pattullo Bridge replacement project.

Work on the Pattullo Bridge replacement project is set to ramp up this fall.

The public is invited to learn about and comment on the application for an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed Pattullo Bridge replacement project. In addition to an open house in Surrey on Tuesday, Sept. 18, an open house is set to take place in New West on Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sapperton Pensioner’s Hall, 318 Keary St.

According to a notice about the meeting, a 33-day public comment period on the application will begin on Sept. 6 and end on Oct. 9. All written comments received by online form, fax or mail during this time period in relation to the application will be considered.

Details about the project, open house and environmental assessment can be found at www.projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/pattullo-bridge-replacement.

The environmental assessment application includes reports on a wide range of issues including traffic analysis, surface water and water sediment quality, fish and fish habitat, species at risk habitat, soil and groundwater, historical heritage and navigation.

The report outlines potential effects of the project and determines the significance of each of those issues and mitigation measures.

“The environmental assessment identified potential environmental, economic, social, heritage and human health effects of the construction and operation of the project. Where possible, effects were avoided during project design. Where avoidance was not possible mitigation measures were identified that will address potentially adverse effects. With implementation of such mitigation measures, monitoring and follow-up programs and with sound communication and engagement the MoTI (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure) has determined that the construction and operation of the Pattullo Bridge replacement project will not result in significant adverse effects.”

In addition to the meeting in New West, residents are invited to attend an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bridgeview Elementary School, 12834 115a Ave. in Surrey.