Editor:
On behalf of Westview Terminal, we thought it would be a good time to reach out to residents in the local area.
We're committed to ensuring that the impact of our terminal operations are as minimized as possible, and we want to share the steps we're taking to do that as we head into the drier season in Prince Rupert.
Road dust from our access road picks up considerably during the summer, so we are asking that all of our visitors, employees, contractors and longshoremen accessing the terminal strictly observe the 20 km/h speed limit. We'll also be using local services to water the road from time to time to keep the road dust down.
Warmer conditions may require us to aerate the silos more often to control the temperature, which can increase wood odors in the area. While safety is our first consideration, we will minimize aeration frequency and try to time aerations with winds that are blowing out to the Harbour.
We should also note that we're heading into pollen season. Given our past experience, pollen releases have often provided a false perception that terminal operations have suddenly become dusty. While this doesn't preclude us from operating to our strict cleanliness policy, and being ever vigilant for potential health concerns, we do hope you will keep natural factors in mind as a potential contributor.
We are continuing to work with the Port Authority to monitor sound, air quality, dust fall and speciation origins and have been encouraged by progress made in these areas.
The Westview Team