BNSF Railway has advised the City that they will be putting a public notice in the Peace Arch News this week to advise of the White Rock 2016 spring spray applications:
In order to maintain the safe and efficient functioning of train operations, BNSF Railway will be conducting their Spring 2016 vegetation management program on the tracks and ballast areas within the City of White Rock during the week of May 11-14, 2016. Their plan at this time is to apply through White Rock on the morning of May 12th 2016, however, the exact timing will be dependent on weather and track availability.
Prior to treatment, Treatment Notices will be posted at all public and road accesses to the proposed treatment areas advising of the date and time of treatments. Precautions to minimize exposure to herbicides and contact information will be contained on the Treatment Notices.
For further information about this notice, please contact: Chris Bryan, Alligare, LLC, Railroad Operations-Vegetation at 303-842-6564 or email cbryan@alligare.com.