Metro Vancouver is working closely with key stakeholders, the public, and First Nations to ensure this project considers their interests and fits with the community.
Recent engagement opportunities
Causeway Improvements Engagement Sessions – June 2024
Metro Vancouver is hosting public engagement sessions for the Causeway Improvements Project that will include a pop-up session in Iona Beach Regional Park and an online meeting.
The sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to provide feedback on the proposed improvements to the Iona Island Causeway and construction of the Iona Beach Regional Greenway.
Input received as part of the engagement sessions will be compiled into a summary report that will be published to the project website.
Resources:
Barge Berth Engagement - Fall 2024
As part of continuing to explore a suitable location for a barge berth to support construction of the Iona Project, Metro Vancouver led a phase of engagement from September 23 to October 15, 2024. This phase of engagement introduced a fourth location for consideration, an existing barge facility owned and operated by the Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) located on the eastern point of Sea Island, adjacent to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.
Metro Vancouver engaged the local community on considerations specifically relevant to Site 4 through two open houses and a questionnaire.
Open House Resources:
Causeway Improvements – June 2024
Metro Vancouver hosted an Iona Projects pop-up on the causeway improvements on June 23, 2024 and a virtual information session on June 27, 2024.
The sessions provided information about the design of the causeway improvements and Iona Beach Regional Greenway.
Resources:
Barge Berth Open House – May 2024
Metro Vancouver hosted an Iona Projects open house on the location of the barge berth on May 15, 2024.
The open house provided information about three proposed locations for a barge berth, possible routes for moving material across the island, and updates on the measures that Metro Vancouver will undertake to mitigate impacts on residents. Participants were invited to share their feedback at the open house in the following ways:
- Engage with subject matter experts
- Submit a feedback form (online or in-person)
- Add sticky note comments to the boards
Open House Resources:
Barge Berth Information Session with Salish Park and Musqueam Park Leaseholders – March 2024
Metro Vancouver hosted an Iona Projects and Barge Berth Project information session on March 12, 2024 for the leaseholders of Musqueam Park and Salish Park.
The session included information about the barge berth project, proposed site locations, and site selection process. Participants were invited to share their feedback at the information session in the following ways:
- Engage with subject matter experts
- Submit a feedback form (online or in-person)
- Write suggestions on the question boards
Information session resources:
Barge Berth Open House – October 2023
Metro Vancouver hosted an open house on October 5, 2023 for the proposed barge berth project that will support construction of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects.
The open house provided information about the barge berth project, proposed site locations, and site selection process. Community members were invited to share their feedback at the open house in the following ways:
- Engage with subject matter experts
- Submit a feedback form (online or in-person)
- Write suggestions on the question boards
Open house resources:
Recent meetings
You can find information on recent meetings here:
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Online Update Meeting with Birders and Naturalists on the Barge Berth Project – February 29, 2024
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