Project: Berth 5 Upgrades - update September 2023
Over the summer our project team has been working on next steps and approvals for the Berth 5 upgrades at Swartz Bay Terminal. This work included meetings with local residents and the municipalities, which are detailed below.
On July 6, 2023: BC Ferries project team, along with our Terminal Operations teams met with the Lands End Residents Association (LERA). This meeting was to refamiliarize LERA with the project, discuss next steps, and collaborate on mitigation plans to ensure minimal impact is felt by our direct neighbours. The feedback we heard through this meeting was used to inform the development of the Request for Proposal for companies to complete the work.
On August 14, 2023: Our project team presented at the District of North Saanich Regular Meeting of Council to provide information and background on the project and to request a noise bylaw exemption for the work to be completed. Council approved the exemption.
Next steps:
Our teams are now working through the next phase of the project. This will include:
- Information sessions with the broader community to provide background and details of the project - expected October 2023
- Request for Proposal was posted with a contract expected to be awarded in November 2023
To receive information on how to attend the information session, please email engagement@bcferries.com
Following these next steps, our teams will begin to work on schedules, mitigation and communication plans. To stay up to date on project updates check back to this page, or subscribe to receive updates using the 'Stay Informed' icon on the right hand side of the page.
