NEWS RELEASE
City supports a joint
RFP process with the NPA for a foot passenger ferry
At the
December 7, 2015 Special In Camera Council meeting, Council provided its support
to the Nanaimo Port Authority's (NPA) November, 27 announcement to issue a
Request for Proposal (RFP) for a foot passenger ferry service between Nanaimo
and Vancouver. Council believes that both the City and the NPA will benefit
from working together in an effort to see a foot passenger ferry service
created. It is therefore in the City’s best interest to support the NPA with a
joint RFP.
Council supports
an open, collaborative and transparent RFP process in the development of a foot
passenger ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver.
A collaborative
approach involving a number of local organizations working together, including
the NPA, Snuneymuxw, the Regional District of Nanaimo, the Nanaimo Economic
Development Corporation and the City, has many benefits, including the
coordinated development of Nanaimo's waterfront.
Moving forward,
Council hopes that Island Ferry Services Limited will participate in the NPA's
RFP process with a strong proposal.
"Council is looking
forward to working with the NPA through the RFP process to identify an operator
for the foot passenger ferry. This project is a priority for both organizations.
We hope to have a foot ferry operating from the NPA Cruise Ship Terminal by the
end of 2016." - Bill McKay Mayor City of Nanaimo
"The Nanaimo Port Authority Board of Directors and staff are looking
forward to working with the City of Nanaimo as well as our surrounding
communities to create a RFP process that will secure a successful foot passenger
service for Central Vancouver Island." - Jeet Manhas Chair Nanaimo Port Authority
Let's get on with it then…….overdue !
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