Delta Optimist
Delta Mayor George Harvie is conveying concerns about the federal government’s announcement this week that the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project has been approved.
“The port expansion has been an issue of concern for residents of Delta for many years now. The protection of the Roberts Bank ecosystem, better policing of the port, and Indigenous rights are a few of the major concerns that need to be addressed. As mayor, I will continue to work diligently with the federal government and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to ensure this expansion is in line with our vision for Delta,” Harvie said in a statement following Thursday’s announcement. …
In a letter to Delta council, Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said that, despite the potential economic benefits, Richmond was also concerned with the panel’s conclusions. …