Barge service for commercial and dangerous goods providers: what to know
Transporting vital goods and services is an essential part of the service we provide. We understand the impacts the berth closures can have to the community and we are committed to working with our commercial customers to ensure the flow of goods and services is maintained throughout the project work.
Initial plans are outlined below. We continue to work with commercial and dangerous goods providers to refine these plans.
Who will use barge services?
- Fuel deliveries (diesel fuel, heating oil, propane)
- Dangerous goods
- Food deliveries – fresh and frozen foods
- Livestock (including mussels)
- Courier / delivery trucks
- Waste management vehicles
- Critical repair services
*Commercial vehicle types are all those that are registered 5,500 kg/GVW or greater
Locations:
Our teams are working on sourcing locations on both Cortes Island and at Heriot Bay for barge services.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday service; Dangerous Goods sailings on Tuesdays
Due to tidal restrictions, loading time and vessel speed, preliminary planning includes one round-trip per day with possible changing schedule.
Barge capacity:
The barge is expected to accommodate 12-14 commercial vehicles. Drivers will be required to travel by water taxi.
Movement of vehicles
We recognize customers travelling on the route may need to move their car unexpectedly. We are developing a procedure to help identify and accommodate these needs.
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