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This newsletter is a publication of the Marpole Business Association. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Editor: Claudia M. Laroye • Box 80 - 8415 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6P 4Z9 • tel. 604-418-8232 • fax. 604-677-2750 • email marpolebia@marpoleonline.com

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The future of the Eburne Lands - Vancouver's Gateway?

Since October 2003, the Marpole Business Association has been working with other community groups and residents in attempting to obtain a park land allocation at the former Eburne Lands sawmill site, along the Fraser River waterfront (south of SW Marine Drive).

This has been a lengthy and complex process, involving the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Parks Board, TransLink (a regional government body), and the North Fraser Port Authority (a federal Crown Corporation).

PHOTO: Historic photo of Marpole from Jack Phillips Collection

A portion of the Eburne Lands may also be part of the ancient Marpole Midden, and thus may merit the involvement of the Musquem First Nation.

A detailed background review on the Eburne Lands issue can be found within this newsletter (see below).

Of immediate concern to the members of the Marpole Business Association is the pending approval and relocation of the TransLink bus depot from Oakridge to Marpole and the Eburne Lands.