TransLink Bus Depot and Eburne Lands Update
On May 25th, the City of Vancouver’s Development Permit Board approved the proposed TransLink bus depot slated for the eastern portion of the Eburne Lands, located south of Marine Drive, at Hudson and the Fraser River.
As a result of the efforts by the Marpole Business Association and the Eburne Lands Coordinating Group, a 75 metre, riverfront walkway will be developed from Hudson to the western boundary of the TransLink property.
This walkway will vary between 25 to 65 feet in width, and will be developed by TransLink, the Vancouver Parks Board and the community.
The City and TransLink also committed to working with the community on mitigating traffic impacts, participating in a visioning process for Marpole & the Eburne Lands, and to working towards the creation of further park space elsewhere along the Fraser River.
The remainder of the Eburne Lands (17 acres) is still owned by the Port North Fraser, including Richmond Island and the western portion of the Eburne site. The Port’s development plans are unknown at this time.
The MBA will continue to work with the Eburne Lands Coordinating Group, the City, TransLink and the Port to ensure that the Marpole community’s interests are represented and protected through any future visioning and development processes.
Your input is welcome. Please email us at marpolebia@marpoleonline.com with your comments.
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