Port of Prince Rupert updates progress on Land Use Plan review

With some commentary already received, the Port of Prince Rupert has provided for an update on their work towards the Port's Land Use Plan.

With Port officials making note of the feedback on some of the elements related to the actual land use process and other elements of interest or concern, when it comes to port development from residents of the region.

As we noted back in June, the Port launched its consultation with the public on land use with the release of the Draft Land Use plan, an eighty page overview  of proposed development which you can look over here.

In a video update earlier this month, the Port's Ken Veldman provided a snapshot of the feedback so far, among his themes was a reminder for residents of the area that the land use plan is not replacing project impact reviews, which will still provide for the focus and community feedback for individual proposals.

The comments received so far have put an important focus on job creation, recreational waterfront development, commitments towards environment, with Mr. Veldman pointing towards the Port's initiatives for Flora Bank. he also relayed the theme from the public of the need for more frequent updates from the Port, providing for a wider flow of information on their proposals and the impact on the community that they may bring.

Mr. Veldman also made note of the significant Indigenous population in the region and highlighted the Port's commitment towards First Nations in the region and the role that they play both in the community and the port.

"PRPA is committed to ensuring that port related prosperity is shared in multiple ways with our most important partners ... While this plan is not a substitute for consultation on individual projects or activities; we have made commitments to advancing that relationship with First Nations, in the spirit of reconciliation within this document" -- Port of Prince Rupert's Ken Veldman with an update on their Land Use plan progress

You can review his commentary on the Land Use process below:



The consultation process on the Land Use Plan continues through until August 17th, find out more about the work in progress here.

For more notes of interest on the latest themes from the Port see our archive page here.