BC Ferries resumes regular operations on its routes, set to upgrade its ferries fleet
After two months and $30 million worth of construction projects at the terminals, BC Ferries resumed regular operations today between Comox (Little River) and Powell River (Westview) and Powell River and Texada Island (Blubber Bay), the Company said Monday in a press release.
BC Ferries has just completed replacements and upgrades to the marine structures at Little River and Westview terminals including wingwalls, ramps, aprons, dolphins and new foot passenger waiting rooms to continue to provide safe and reliable service for another 40 years. The projects were on-time and on-budget.
BC Ferries is thanking its customers for their patience while alternate service was provided between Vancouver Island and Powell River, and Powell River and Texada Island by hosting customer appreciation events on Thursday, March 13 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Westview terminal and from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Little River terminal.
The next improvement for the Comox – Powell River route will be a brand new vessel to replace the 49-year old Queen of Burnaby. BC Ferries is planning to build three liquefied natural gas intermediate class ferries and one of these new ships will be deployed to the Powell River route. The vessel, capable of carrying 145 vehicles and up to 600 passengers and crew, will commence service in 2016
