Jet fuel pipeline through Richmond completed, marine facility still under construction

Richmond News

A controversial 13-kilometre pipeline through Richmond to supply jet fuel to the airport has been completed and is now being tested.

In the meantime, construction is expected to continue until mid-2022 at the fuel receiving facility, a tank farm, located on the Fraser River east of No. 6 Road, according to a project update published Friday. …

At the time when the Williams Road changes came to council for approval, Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie called the public consultation on the project a “joke” and “a pretext of consultation.” …

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Blue Cabin lands in Steveston

Richmond News

An artist’s studio known as “The Blue Cabin” – originally situated in North Vancouver – was floated into Steveston Monday and will become part of Richmond’s arts programming over the next two years.

The 1,200-square-foot, 170-ton structure was towed by tug boat through False Creek – where it had been moored for two and a half years – into the Strait of Georgia, passing around Point Grey and Iona Terminus, then heading up the Fraser River on its seven-hour journey to Steveston. …

“The Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency is a great program to support local artists, collaborate with Richmond cultural organizations and create community spirit,” said City of Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie in a press release. …

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65-foot-high Indigenous art unveiled on No. 3 Road

Richmond News

A tarp was pulled off a six-storey high public art piece made by Musqueam artist Thomas Cannell Thursday morning, revealing Pacific Northwest Indigenous symbols at the corner of a building on No. 3 Road.

“It’s the first time I’ve been this close to it, I can’t believe how tall it is,” Cannell said at the event. “Six storeys sound like a lot, but when you stand under it, it’s just mind-blowing.” …

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie pointed out much of the density in the city centre has been a result of the arrival of the Canada Line.

But, he added, an important component is public art that’s integrated into developments like The Paramount.

“We rely on famous and well-known and respected artists like you, Mr. Cannell, who will bring that project to life, to give it interest, something that will be a showcase for this building for generations to come,” Brodie said. …

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$3.3B George Massey Tunnel Project Near Vancouver Moves Forward

ENNorthwest

Supporting construction has begun to replace the 62-year-old George Massey Tunnel on Highway 99 in Richmond, B.C., south of Vancouver—marking a definitive turn in the multi-year, on-again, off-again plan to replace it with an eight-lane immersed tube tunnel as part of the $3.32-billion project, with an expected 2030 operating date. …

The group of projects combine to create the George Massey Crossing Project and were designed to move forward before opening the new tunnel. “These improvements are a great start at making travel safer and easier for people coming in and out of our city,” says Malcolm Brodie, Richmond mayor. …

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Capstan development approved in 6-3 vote at Richmond council table

Richmond News

A couple dozen Richmond residents were lined up to speak at a public hearing Monday about the Polygon Talisman 1,300+ housing development plan in Capstan – and an overwhelming number spoke in favour.

But when Coun. Carol Day tried to ask Polygon whether they asked their contacts to speak on behalf of the project, Mayor Malcolm Brodie asked her to move onto the next question.

“I’ve heard all kinds of people who’ve been lobbied tonight and every other public hearing,” he added. …

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Letters: Richmond mayor bites back over plastic bag critique

Richmond News

Dear Editor,

Re: “Richmond needs to take initiative,” Letters, Jan. 6.

A letter in the Jan. 6 edition provides a good opportunity to remind residents of steps being taken to eliminate the commercial use of single-use plastics in Richmond.

Richmond is a leader in environmental sustainability and is one of the first cities to make effective changes to reduce plastic waste through a bylaw. The City developed the bylaw in 2019 to eliminate commercial use of plastic checkout bags, plastic straws and takeout foam food serviceware.

Unlike Vancouver, which operates under its own charter, Richmond’s bylaw required provincial approval which was given after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recognizing the significance of the bylaw on business and consumers, the City actively engaged the community to determine the most effective implementation approach. Feedback confirmed support for the bylaw and told us that a phased approach would ensure success for business, customers and suppliers. While the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the initial implementation, Council formally adopted the bylaw in September 2021. Plastic checkout bags, straws and takeout foam food serviceware will be banned effective in March 2022. Active enforcement will begin in September.

By ensuring a measured and thoughtful approach, businesses have time to use up existing stock and transition to acceptable alternatives. It also allows us to further engage with the community to ensure a smooth transition to the new rules. This approach will achieve permanent, meaningful change by directly addressing the challenge of plastic pollution in our environment based on sustainable environmental decisions for our community.

Malcolm D. Brodie

MAYOR, CITY OF RICHMOND