There are a few rumours floating around (no pun intended) regarding some possible work to the Chemainus dock structure.
I have had some preliminary conversations with BC Ferries about this project. Below is the current state of the project.
The trestle at the Chemainus dock is at the end of its useful life and needs to be completely rebuilt. The pontoons will also be replaced.
The work will likely happen between January 2017 and March 2017. The Chemainus terminal will be closed for several weeks.
The project team is currently looking at different options for providing service to Thetis and Penelakut (such as using Crofton as our terminal, and/or water taxi service for footsies, along with tug and barge service for vehicles). Our local FAC will be meeting with ferries at the end of September for a more detailed briefing once the project team completes its early analysis work.
At that time ferries will have a communication plan for meeting with the communities to ensure our needs are met as best as possible.
Ultimately, the goal is to have a work plan, including alternate service, determined and communicated to the community at least six months prior to any closure period begins.
The bottom line today is that is too early to speculate as to what the final details will look like. I will provide all those details following our late September meeting.
If you do wish to contact me, please feel free to do so...
Keith
Keith Rush Route 20 FAC
keithrush17@gmail.com
Ph: 250-416-0013
Cell: 250-732-2766