24 November 2022
From - ASK
"See you Friday, November 25, 11-1 in the Middle School Lobby to welcome BC Ferries Managers"
What would you like to ask them?
Please tell us about your priorities for Salt Spring ferry services for the next ten years.
How do you propose to resolve the safety concerns on Fulford Hill?
What about Vesuvius Bay Road?
What plans do you have in place to ensure that the sailing cancellations that impacted Salt Spring last summer will not be repeated?
Do you think Salt Spring will get two Crofton-Vesuvius ferries and two on the Fulford route during the summer as proposed?
What can you tell us about the Fulford and Vesuvius terminals?
And?
Please join us this Friday, November 25 for a rich conversation with BC Ferries Managers. Remember: the Middle School Lobby!"
Abridged Version of Part 6 Submission by BC Ferries to the Commissioner of BC Ferries - September 30, 2022 for funding is below. The questions above are answered in the 168 page document by going to the index at the BC Ferries Commission website.
Route 6 – Vesuvius – Crofton. Long overdue New Terminal Upgrades at both Crofton and Vesuvius Bay with a minimum parking containment of 70 vehicles at each Terminal.
New - Two Ferry Service using the New ECO Designed Island Class Ferries for the Fall of 2026. BCF announced today they may in fact be built in BC, the tendering process has begun.
Route 4 – Fulford Hrb – Swartz Bay. The MV Quinsam to provide uplift in the Summer of 2027 during Peak Demand. Two extra sailing are planned with the Skeena Queen. No plans for the Fulford Terminal in the foreseeable future.
One of the ASK’s on Friday is for the Ferry Advisory Committee Chair, CRD Director and the Chair of the Transportation Committee - 1. Do you plan on commenting on the proposals by BC Ferries to the BC Ferries Commissioner, specifically regarding the Public Safety issues at Fulford Harbour? 2. Do have any suggestions on how to mitigate the traffic gridlock at Fulford Harbour in the name of Public Safety and in turn giving the Residents of Fulford Harbour their Village back?
Respectfully submitted, David Courtney.
Patrons of Routes 6,4,9
For Immediate Release 22-043
MORE SHIPS MORE SERVICE
BC Ferries’ four year plan now open for public feedback
October 4, 2022
VICTORIA – Modernization and replacement of vessels, terminals and IT systems are the centrepieces of BC Ferries’ Performance Term Six submission provided to the BC Ferries Commissioner recently for rate determination activities.
The 12-Year Capital Plan responds to anticipated passenger and vehicle growth and changing customer needs. It includes:
Building seven new major vessels to replace six existing ships, and an incremental vessel to support growth and improve resiliency
Building four more Island Class vessels to improve capacity on inter-island routes
o Two new Island Class to serve the Crofton – Salt Spring Island route
o One new Island Class to serve the Quadra Island – Cortes Island route
o One new Island Class to serve as a relief vessel and allow for the redeployment of
existing vessels to support growth on several routes
In addition to investments included in the 12-Year Capital Plan, BC Ferries is planning customer enhancements including:
Expanding two-ship operation on the Horseshoe Bay – Langdale route during peak season to increase sailing frequency
Increasing sailing frequency between Nanaimo and Metro Vancouver to better support changing travel patterns
Providing an additional sailing each week in peak season between Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii
Deploying a second vessel on the Swartz Bay – Salt Spring Island route in peak season
Deploying a larger vessel on the Denman Island – Hornby Island route in peak season
BC Ferries’ submission provides information to assist the Commissioner in setting price caps for all regulated routes as specified in the Coastal Ferry Services Contract between
BC Ferries and the Province of British Columbia from April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2028.
The Commissioner takes into consideration operating and capital costs, as well as the service fees and service levels set by the Province in determining the price caps.
The submission is comprised of:
Overview of BC Ferries
Performance Term Five (April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2024)
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., 500-1321 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 0B7
Tel (250) 978-1267 Fax (250) 978-1119 bcferries.com/bcfnews
Note to newsrooms: For urgent media inquiries off-hours, call our emergency line at (250) 516-7211.
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• Performance Term Six Outlook including:
o Long Term Traffic Demand Outlook (fiscal years 2023 through 2034) o Performance Term Six Strategic Focus, including:
� Capacity Review and Service Enhancement Strategies � People and Culture – Workforce Planning Strategies � Indigenous Relations
� Emission Reduction Strategies
� Strategies to Evolve with Travel Behaviour Changes
� Efficiency Improvement Strategies o Capital Plan (fiscal years 2023 through 2034)
These documents are now posted on the Commissioner’s website bcferrycommission.ca for public feedback.
The performance term process concludes with the Commissioner establishing price caps for routes specified in the Contract. A price cap is the maximum average fare to be collected each year during the four-year performance term.
The Commissioner will make a final determination on the Performance Term Six price caps by September 30, 2023.
Media Contact:
BC Ferries, Media Relations Victoria: (250) 978-1267
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Customer Contact:
Victoria: (250) 410-1465
Toll-free: 1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779)