Port Metro Vancouver’s (PMV) public consultation phase of the Proposed Low Level Road Project is now complete. The Open Houses and Workshops are over, the video that simulates traveling the new road is in re-runs, the porttalk.ca discussion board has been closed for comments, and the Consultation Summary Report has been completed.
Successful Consultation for the “Proposed Low Level Road Project”?
Posted: May 10, 2012 in City of North Vancouver, CN Rail, Low Level Road Project, Port Metro Vancouver0
Next Steps for Proposed Low Level Road Project
Posted: May 10, 2012 in City of North Vancouver, Low Level Road Project, Port Metro VancouverTags: City of North Vancouver, Low Level Road Project, Port Metro Vancouver
With the public consultation complete, Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) and City of North Vancouver (CNV) staff have finalized the “preferred design” for the proposed Low Level Road. The next steps for the project are to present the design back to the public, and seek approval from CNV Council to proceed.
PMV Community Consultation
Posted: February 7, 2012 in City of North Vancouver, CN Rail, Low Level Road Project, Port Metro VancouverTags: City of North Vancouver, CN Rail, Low Level Road Project, Port Metro Vancouver
In July 2011 North Vancouver City Council decided to proceed with the Detailed Design Phase of Port Metro Vancouver’s (PMV) proposed Low Level Road Project and contributed $1,000,000 toward this phase of the project. The objective of this decision was so that the design of the project could be advanced to a lower level of detail such that City Council would be able to make a more informed decision, in spring 2012, about moving forward with the construction phase of the project.
The decision to proceed with Detailed Design also included a commitment by PMV to continue consultations with the community. Local residents are key stakeholders in this project and expect that the Detailed Design will answer questions such as:
- What will be the height of the new Low Level Road?
- Where will the 2 new rail tracks be located for the rail expansion?
- What measures will be implemented to mitigate noise from the expanded rail yard?
- What measures will be implemented to mitigate impact on the environment?
PMV recently advertised their forthcoming events for the much anticipated community consultation with residents in Lower Lonsdale about the project.
Community Awaits PMV Consultation
Posted: January 11, 2012 in City of North Vancouver, CN Rail, Low Level Road Improvement Project, Port Metro VancouverTags: City of North Vancouver, CN Rail, Low Level Road Project, Port Metro Vancouver
Although the New Year is upon us, North Vancouver residents are still awaiting Port Metro Vancouver’s long-promised community consultation on the detailed design of the proposed Low Level Road Project.
North Vancouver City Council approved the detailed design phase of the project on July 18th 2011. Since that approval was granted, PMV reported in its November 9th Update that it had retained the services of consulting and engineering firms to assist in this phase of the project.
Municipal Election and the Low Level Road Project
Posted: November 7, 2011 in City of North Vancouver, CN Rail, Low Level Road Improvement Project, Port Metro VancouverWith the municipal election only days away, on November 19th, one wonders how a different City of North Vancouver Council will affect the future of the Low Level Road Project.
The Low Level Road Project has been a major subject of discussion since February and yet only 3 candidates for City Council even mention the project in either their platform statements or on their websites.
Two incumbent Councillors, Bob Fearnley and Guy Heywood, discuss this project on their websites.
Local resident Amanda Nichol has entered the municipal election race for City Councillor. She states on her website: “The low road improvement project is what motivated Amanda to pursue a position on City Council. The consultation stage initiated by PMV was appalling and giving one million of our taxpayer dollars towards the next phase of this project was not the best option. Consultation is essential to ensure that our residents’ quality of life is not diminished.”
The Long and Twisted Low Road: No News
Posted: November 7, 2011 in City of North Vancouver, CN Rail, Low Level Road Improvement Project, Port Metro VancouverSince the July 18th, 2011 CNV Council approval of the Detailed Design Phase of the Low Level Road Project, there have few details made publicly available of any progress made.
Consultations on Consultations
In August 2011, PMV informally consulted local residents (who signed up) in smaller sessions on how well PMV’s overall public consultation process worked. PMV released the “Low Level Road Project Feedback Summary Report” on August 25th, 2011.
The Long and Twisted Low Road: Alternative Proposal
Posted: November 6, 2011 in City of North Vancouver, CN Rail, Low Level Road Improvement Project, Port Metro VancouverTags: City of North Vancouver, CN Rail, Low Level Road Improvement Project, Port Metro Vancouver
On Monday, July 11th, 2011, Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) submitted an alternative proposal to the City of North Vancouver (CNV) Council in place of the previously-rejected portion of the proposed Low Level Road Improvement Project (LLRIP). Council rejected the re-alignment and raising of the western end of the Low Level Road.
The Port submitted this alternative proposal just days before the Council summer recess. This only allowed 4 to 5 days for City staff and residents to prepare for the Council meeting to consider this proposal.
Based on PMV’s alternative proposal, the Deputy City Engineer prepared a motion to be put before Council. This motion was brought before Council on Monday, July 18th, 2011. City Council approved the motion to move forward with this phase of the project but it was not approved unanimously.
