Groundwater Dewatering Discharge in the City of Vancouver
Groundwater and stormwater are required to be managed during site construction activities in the City of Vancouver (COV). For a property that had industrial or commercial activities or is a contaminated site, the water would be required to be managed under a Waste...
Contaminated Soil Relocation in BC
Current and Future Changes Previously, soils that exceeded the former Schedule 7 standards of the Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR) could only be moved to a site other than a permitted landfill with a Contaminated Soil Relocation Agreement. These instruments were...
Bird Nesting Season
As spring approaches, so do sensitive timing periods for a variety of wildlife. Recently, spring bird nesting has become the focus for many local municipalities during the permitting process for development projects. This means restrictions to when and where...Contamination Impact on Land Value
The 2018 Property Assessment information has now been announced. Commercial property values in Greater Vancouver increased between the 5% – 50% range. BC Assessment’s evaluation of Greater Vancouver includes the North Shore, Squamish, Burnaby, the...
Hydrogeological Study
Hydrogeological Study Requirement for the City of Vancouver and other Jurisdictions The City of Vancouver (COV), Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability Department recently issued a Groundwater Management Bulletin, effective July 11, 2018, which pertains to a...
#TBT Conducting drilling on a Site in Vancouver last December (before social distancing!). Working together with GeoPacific Consultants Ltd. and Southland Drilling Company to help our clients meet their environmental and geotechnical assessment needs all in one go!