Fanny Bay Harbour Loading Ramps

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Shellfish aquaculture is an important piece of the Island and Coastal economy. In recent years, the industry has expanded rapidly, but the aging infrastructure has not been able to accommodate the growth needed to meet market demand. The Fanny Bay Harbour project sought to increase shellfish offloading capacity and improve productivity. It involved the replacement… Continue reading Fanny Bay Harbour Loading Ramps

Deep Bay Harbour Expansion

The BC Shellfish Growers Association estimates that 60% of the BC shellfish harvest comes from the waters of Baynes Sound and demand for product from the area continues to rise. In addition, marine tourism is experiencing high regional growth, and the need for moorage exceeds the available number of transient moorage spots. As a result,… Continue reading Deep Bay Harbour Expansion

Powell River Waterfront South Harbour

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The Westview Waterfront is the heart of Powell River and is the convergence point for ferries from Comox, Texada Island and a mid-trip departure point for a Circle Tour Route. The South Harbour area of the waterfront is a port for the local commercial fishing fleet and was at full capacity. City planners assessed areas… Continue reading Powell River Waterfront South Harbour

Port Hardy Seine Float and Area Improvement

The Port Hardy area has been identified as one of the hardest hit communities in BC, following the BHP Island Copper Mine shutdown in 1996 and the fluctuations in fishing, logging and aquaculture since that time. Port Hardy is the northernmost port on Vancouver Island and supports offloading of 40% of all hook and line… Continue reading Port Hardy Seine Float and Area Improvement

Kelsey Bay Wharf Improvement

The Kelsey Bay Wharf is located in the picturesque community of Sayward. It is the main entry point to the area for marine travellers and it hosts the Ocean View Gift Shop and Gallery, which also offers tourism related services. The community has suffered from the resource downturn and is seeking to diversify its economy… Continue reading Kelsey Bay Wharf Improvement

Coal Harbour Wharf Infrastructure Upgrades

Completed in July 2012, the Coal Harbour Wharf Infrastructure Upgrade project built on the success of the 2007 Dock Expansion project to develop the wharf and harbour into a top quality product. The second phase of the Coal Harbour Upgrade Project added a floating dock to the Wharf to accommodate larger boats, installed walkways and… Continue reading Coal Harbour Wharf Infrastructure Upgrades

Campbell River Harbour Revitalization

Fishermans Wharf, located near the heart of downtown Campbell River, was home to 235 port vessels and had more than 80 vessels on its waitlist for moorage. There was a lack of space for new marine businesses to develop and an urgent need for facility upgrades. The space constraints limited visitor capacity and reduced marine… Continue reading Campbell River Harbour Revitalization

Heriot Bay Wharf Facility Upgrade

Shellfish aquaculture on the east side of Quadra Island is booming as a result of ideal farming conditions for growing high-quality, sustainable blue mussels, oysters, sea cucumbers, prawns, scallops and geoduck. In 2010, boats from more than 50 producers unloaded an average of 20 tonnes per week at the Heriot Bay wharf. An additional 20… Continue reading Heriot Bay Wharf Facility Upgrade

Gibsons Landing Dock Upgrade Project

The Gibsons Landing dock hosts local and visiting recreational boaters, as well as commercial marine vessels. Demand for berths exceeded the harbour’s capacity and commercial fishermen had difficulties loading and unloading their vessels. Due to the lack of infrastructure, revenue from regular vessel maintenance and related services was a lost opportunity for the local economy.… Continue reading Gibsons Landing Dock Upgrade Project

Powell River Wharf at Westview

The Wharf at Westview project, located in the center of the Powell River waterfront, had been in the planning and construction phases for nearly 10 years. Due to unresolved tenure issues, the site languished in an incomplete state. The BC Ferries Terminal area sees significant tourism traffic and important economic opportunities had been missed over… Continue reading Powell River Wharf at Westview