The Tsawwassen First Nation has voted in favour

The Tsawwassen First Nation has voted in favour of the construction of two malls in Delta. “(The malls) are a major part of our economic development plans,” said Chief Kim Baird. “We’ve done comprehensive land use planning around to try and create economic opportunities that through revenues, taxes and employment opportunities will contribute toward sustainability for our community.” One mall will be a 600,000 square foot outdoor facility and the other will be a 1.2 million square foot fashion centre. The projects must go through a feasibility study, including environmental and transportation. Baird hopes some of the groundwork can start this summer, with the malls expected to open in the fall of 2015.