Council agrees to move towards a lease to Island Ferries Services

Step will support fast passenger ferry

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed March 18, 2014 4:08 PM

Summary

Following discussions with Island Ferries Services Ltd., Council has agreed in principle to move forward with a land lease agreement allowing two ferry vessels space to collect passengers travelling between Nanaimo and Vancouver.

Link to Strategic Plan: The introduction of a passenger ferry service from downtown Nanaimo to Vancouver supports and promotes the economic health of Nanaimo while also improving the transportation network across the region.

Key Points

The complete details of the agreement have not been finalized, however the location of the required dock - the City owned land known previously as the Gadd Marine site - has been identified.
As part of the agreement, the City of Nanaimo will provide water and sewage services to the property.

Quotes

"Island Ferries is pleased with City Council’s decision. It is a significant positive step along the road to implementing passenger ferry service between Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver"

Dr. C. Stew Vinnels

President & CEO

Island Ferries Services Ltd.

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Contact:

Philip Cooper

Communications Manager

City of Nanaimo

250-755-4532

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