Canpotex Potash Terminal Project

The Canpotex Potash Export Terminal will include the following components:

• A marine wharf, access trestle, causeway and all weather ship loading facility capable of receiving vessels of up to 180,000 dead weight tonnes (DWT).
• A 180,000-tonne potash storage building with associated conveyor and dust collection systems.
• An automated railcar unloading and conveyor system, automated portal scraper and dust collection system.
• A settlement pond for storm water, washdown water and marine outfalls.
• Administration, personnel, maintenance and storage buildings.
• Site services, including water supply, natural gas and sewage.
• Other applicable ancillary components associated with the project and located within the project area.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority Road, Rail and Utilities Corridor will include the following components:

• A rail loop (approximately 7,818 metres) consisting of a railbed for up to 14 inbound and 11 outbound tracks.
• Three inbound rail tracks and two outbound tracks laid for the Canpotex Potash Export Terminal.
• A 69-kilovolt transmission line (approximately 3.4 kilometres) connecting Ridley Island and the Canpotex Potash Export Terminal to the BC Hydro power transmission system.
• Access road with a rail overpass and underpass.
• Rail land bridge and culverts.
• Infilling of foreshore marine habitat along Chatham Sound.

In addition to the components listed above, temporary structures associated with project construction are considered as part of the project. These include site offices, first aid stations, washrooms, equipment maintenance shops, temporary lay-down areas, and barge landing sites.