Richmond News
Burkeville residents are hoping YVR will fill in the gaps of a tree buffer alongside Russ Baker Way to create a noise and pollution barrier for their Sea Island community.
Twenty years ago, trees were planted along the berm that separates Burkeville from the busy road, but many quickly died leaving three large gaps.
It’s a bit of mystery for the Sea Island Community Association as to what YVR is planning to do on the berm, which is under their jurisdiction.
The association would like to have either new trees planted or even a constructed barrier put up. …
Mayor Malcolm Brodie suggested city council write to the chair of the airport authority board of directors asking for the situation to be addressed.
“YVR knows about planting trees – look at Grand McConachie Way – we just need to push them a little bit,” Brodie said. …