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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

John Ruttan

"This is an exciting announcement for the City of Nanaimo. The addition of a fast passenger ferry service from downtown Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver is a considerable step forward for our community's economy and its tourism sector. Over the next several weeks City staff will continue to work with representatives from IFS to finalize the details of this important lease agreement."

John Ruttan
Mayor
City of Nanaimo

"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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