Ogden Point mooring dolphin project on track
Despite difficult working conditions as a result of weather that could be considered 鈥渁ctual Canadian winter conditions,鈥� the 58-metre extension to the mooring dolphin at Ogden Point remains on track to be completed before cruise ship season begins April 3.
Construction crews have installed the main support piles, concrete cap for the breasting dolphin and installed 85 per cent of electrical components.
Left to be done are construction of the concrete cap for the main mooring dolphin, protection for the underwater piles, electrical component installation, and the installation of the gangways, bollards, capstans, and fenders.
The $6.8-million project includes extension of the mooring dolphin and the construction of a breasting dolphin to allow larger ships (350-metres) to use the northernmost pier at the Victoria Cruise Terminal.
Province wants feedback on ferries
If you want a say in what ferry service on the coast will look like in the future, the province wants to hear from you.
The provincial government has launched an online portal to accept feedback from the public.
From now until March 20, people can share their input at: .
鈥淲e鈥檙e asking people what the coastal ferry service could look like in 20, 30 or 40 years, and how services should be delivered to better support people and families who live and work on our coast,鈥� said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena.
Last fall, the province held forums to share ideas on the future of coastal ferry transportation and how ferry service could evolve. Seven meetings were held, where 130 stakeholders shared their ideas.
The key themes that emerged from those discussions included that ferry services should support efficient travel of people and goods, be equitable and accessible, be responsive to climate change and reflect the values of coastal communities.
Harbour Ferries shuffles staff, office
Victoria Harbour Ferries, which is gearing up its fleet for the 2020 season has made changes onshore by moving its offices to 645 Fort St. and changing the mix of office personnel.
Barry Hobbis, formerly vice- president of operations, is now chief executive. Sabina Saransingh is now chief operating officer, Paul Gates is the chief maintenance and asset management officer and Janet Baggott is human-resources manager.
Founded by Paul and Eleanor Miller, Harbour Ferries has been on the water since 1990 and its fleet has grown to 18 boats, including four electric vessels, and more than 100 employees.
The ferries average about 400,000 riders each season.
Pearson College names interim head
Pearson College has named Tyrone Pile as its interim president and head of college. He will retain his responsibilities as vice-president of operations and administration.
Pile intends to champion initiatives such as an in-depth review of Pearson鈥檚 educational offerings and a commitment to support for Indigenous scholarships and an ongoing relationship with the Scia鈥檔ew First Nation.
He had a 35-year career with the Royal Canadian Navy, and currently leads the military history committee at Royal Roads University.
On the move
Social media expert Heather Clifford of Keep It Simple Social Media has joined eXp Realty in the Comox Valley to help that firm鈥檚 agents improve marketing.
