BC Ferries Update: Terminal Work at Chemainus, Thetis and Penelakut

The Chemainus project is going well and continues to be on track to be completed the first week of September. While there was some lay down area at the terminal for this work, not much will change, with the temporary washroom and waiting room continuing to utilize much of the space. As I get updates on this, I will let you know.

With the work wrapping up at Chemainus, the teams will be shifting their focus to the work taking place at both Thetis and Penelakut. This work will be very similar in scope to that just completed, with much of the work taking place in-between sailings to avoid disruptions to the schedule.

For Thetis, construction is planned to begin Monday, September 16, with the first phase anticipated to be completed mid-October and the project concluded by the end of November 2024. Work will take place between sailings starting from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with the first phase not expected to impact sailing times. We will work closely with the contractor to minimize noise levels for our neighbours. To reduce interference with terminal operations, night work will be required in October and November to complete repair work on the timber trestle and vehicle ramp. We will inform neighbours in advance of all night work.

For Penelakut, construction is planned to begin September 3rd and is anticipated to be completed by September 13th, 2024.

Work will mainly be completed in between sailings from 7:00am to 5:30pm, Monday-Friday, and is not expected to impact sailings. Increased levels of noise are expected during some activities, and we will work closely with the contractor to minimize noise for our neighbours. Night work is likely required to complete repair work on the vehicle ramp and avoid interference with terminal operations. As we confirm these plans and connect with Penelakut we will update the service notice and neighbours as required.

A service notice will also be posted shortly with this information for those travelling the route, and we will update the community pages with this information as well. 

If you do have any further questions about this work, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Thanks so much,

Tamara Olson

Community Relations Manager

Strategy and Community Engagement

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc

Keith Rush

Route 20 FAC