Post by Scott (Former Account) on Oct 18, 2006 12:48:42 GMT -8
NEW BERTH AT SWARTZ BAY OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS
$25 Million capital project now ready to serve customers
VICTORIA – BC Ferries officially opened its new state-of-the-art floating berth at Swartz Bay terminal today. This $25 million project was undertaken to replace the outdated ramp and marine structures and bring a whole new level of technology to the company’s berthing arrangements.
This new floating berth replaces the old marine structures and counter-weighted ramp lift system. The improved design will speed up the loading and unloading process with fewer ramp adjustments as the ramp rises and falls with the tide.
“This berth is now able to accommodate a Spirit-class vessel and will also be able to service Coastal Celebration, the new Super C-class vessel that will be sailing on the Swartz Bay – Tsawwassen route by the summer of 2008,” said David L. Hahn, BC Ferries’ President and CEO. “In addition, berth upgrades are currently underway at Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay as we reinvest in our terminal infrastructure and prepare for the arrival of the new Super C-class vessels.”
The 180-metre long concrete pontoon was built in North Vancouver by Vancouver Pile Driving, and towed over to Swartz Bay. Ramsay Machine Works of Sidney, B.C. manufactured all of the steel work including the massive steel ramp. Hebden Engineering and Fraser Engineering were responsible for the design of the new facility. BC Ferries’ Terminal Maintenance department completed the entire electrical installation for the berth. Project Management was provided by Terminal Asset Management, a partnership between BC Ferries and SNC-Lavalin.
**For original copy of BCFS news release, click here.
$25 Million capital project now ready to serve customers
VICTORIA – BC Ferries officially opened its new state-of-the-art floating berth at Swartz Bay terminal today. This $25 million project was undertaken to replace the outdated ramp and marine structures and bring a whole new level of technology to the company’s berthing arrangements.
This new floating berth replaces the old marine structures and counter-weighted ramp lift system. The improved design will speed up the loading and unloading process with fewer ramp adjustments as the ramp rises and falls with the tide.
“This berth is now able to accommodate a Spirit-class vessel and will also be able to service Coastal Celebration, the new Super C-class vessel that will be sailing on the Swartz Bay – Tsawwassen route by the summer of 2008,” said David L. Hahn, BC Ferries’ President and CEO. “In addition, berth upgrades are currently underway at Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay as we reinvest in our terminal infrastructure and prepare for the arrival of the new Super C-class vessels.”
The 180-metre long concrete pontoon was built in North Vancouver by Vancouver Pile Driving, and towed over to Swartz Bay. Ramsay Machine Works of Sidney, B.C. manufactured all of the steel work including the massive steel ramp. Hebden Engineering and Fraser Engineering were responsible for the design of the new facility. BC Ferries’ Terminal Maintenance department completed the entire electrical installation for the berth. Project Management was provided by Terminal Asset Management, a partnership between BC Ferries and SNC-Lavalin.
**For original copy of BCFS news release, click here.
