The terminal project is estimated to increase capacity at the port in Delta by 50 per cent.
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The government says in a statement the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, proposed by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, can proceed subject to 370 legally-binding conditions to protect the environment and prevent harm to local species.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
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