RE: ADDENDUM Natural Watercourse and Shoreline Development Permit Area Review for a Dock Piling Replacement at 335 Stewart Ave

RE: ADDENDUM Natural Watercourse and Shoreline Development Permit Area Review for a Dock Piling Replacement at 335 Stewart Ave, Victoria, BC, Town of View Royal

This letter is an addendum to the Swell Environmental Consulting Ltd. Letter for the Dock Piling Replacement, November 20, 2020.

The owner is proposing to add a second 12” steel piling to the southwest corner of the dock (Figure 1, Photo 1) to provide additional stability to the dock during high winds.

The site conditions in this location are the same as in the previous letter, and the work will be conducted at the same time, with the same Environmental Protection Measures to be implemented during the installation.

An update to Fisheries and Oceans Canada for the Project Review will also be submitted.

Provided the Best Management Practices in the November 20, 2020 letter are followed, the applicable guidelines for the Development Permit Area are expected to be met, and we do not expect the proposed construction activities to have any negative impacts to the current ecosystems of the 15-m DPA setback or subtidal marine environment.

In summary, the proposed work will not disturb any rare or endangered species or ecosystems and provided the measures described are followed, the effects of the project on the marine environment and shoreline conditions are minimal.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Lehna Malmkvist, MSc, RPBio (#1613)

Figure 1. Airphoto showing location of proposed piling for replacement and second piling to be added to the northwest corner of the dock. Airphoto courtesy of Capital Regional District Web Map

Photo 1. Above water photo of piling to be replaced, second piling to be added on the right side of the dock, closest to the camera (northwest corner).

Photo 2. Underwater photo of piling to be replaced, which is at the south end of the dock, the proposed new piling will be further back (north)