ANCA letter to Port Moody Mayor and Council
- ANCA Administrator
- Jun 9
- 2 min read
ANCA appreciates the response from the Port Moody Mayor and Council and here is our response to show gratitude.
The PDF of the official letter is located on the bottom of this page.
Residents Support Port Moody’s Concerns Over Anmore South Development Proposal
In a recent letter addressed to Mayor McEwan of Anmore, local residents expressed their strong support for the City of Port Moody’s concerns regarding the Anmore South Lands Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 686.2023. The letter responds to Port Moody’s early input dated May 27, 2025, and highlights shared worries about the scale and feasibility of the proposed development.
The residents emphasize that the proposed changes are too significant to move forward without proper regional coordination. They echoed Port Moody’s frustration over Anmore's rejection of a 60-day extension request and the abrupt notice that the development application would proceed regardless of unresolved concerns.
Among the major issues raised:
Infrastructure Gaps: There has been no substantive discussion or agreement on essential services such as water, sewer, and off-site infrastructure, raising questions about the viability of the project.
Environmental Risks: The development could alter existing waterways, increasing flood risks and erosion in Port Moody, with no clear mitigation strategies in place. Concerns were also raised about the lack of an environmental site assessment for a former shooting range in the area.
Traffic and Transportation: The residents agree that the current road network, particularly Ioco Road, cannot accommodate the traffic the new development would generate. With no option to widen the road and no permissions in place, servicing the area is deemed impractical.
Park and Habitat Protection: Bert Flinn Park, a valued green space, must not be used as a service corridor for the development. The need for Metro Vancouver’s input on regional park capacity was also emphasized.
Community Safety: Given the region’s vulnerability to wildfires, the proposal lacks sufficient planning for emergency coordination with Port Moody and Belcarra.
The letter underscores the importance of following due process and involving regional bodies like Metro Vancouver, TransLink, and emergency services before making any major amendments to the OCP. The authors stress that no council should approve development that cannot be properly serviced.
Additionally, results from a recent community survey were shared, revealing strong opposition to the proposal among Anmore residents—over 75% are against it, while only 9% support it.
In closing, the residents commended Port Moody’s leadership and commitment to regional planning and urged continued collaboration to ensure any future development respects shared infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and community values.
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