WELCOME Central Coast Terminal Development Plans
Top 5 Things to Know about the Plan
1Recent marine berth upgrades have been undertaken at the Ocean Falls and Shearwater Terminals.
2McLoughlin Bay (Bella Bella), Bella Coola, Ocean Falls and Shearwater require further upgrades to improve customer amenities.
3The terminal concepts are designed around pedestrian friendly amenities and promote efficient vehicle queuing and movement.
4The Bella Coola terminal design incorporates vehicle queuing adjacent to the terminal in response to community concerns and feedback.
5The McLoughlin Bay terminal design expands vehicle queuing, pedestrian amenities, trailer parking, and retains access to key trails.
More informationWe want your feedback!
Please email your feedback and questions once you’ve had a chance to review the boards
Thank you!
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Introduction
INFORM you about the Terminal Development Planning process and how to get involved
EDUCATE you about the Terminal Development Plan
BUILD INTEREST in the planning process
SHARE information on the key issues and opportunities facing the terminal study area
RECEIVE FEEDBACK on the key issues identified so far
COLLABORATE on creating a Terminal Development Plan
Purpose of these Engagement Post Boards
Terminal Development Plan Engagement
• The purpose of the event is to receive feedback on the key issues and opportunities for the Terminal Development Plan and to hear from you about the key issues and opportunities from your perspective.
• This feedback will be used to inform the draft concepts that have been developed for the central coast terminals.
• A number of posters have been made to explain the process for producing a Terminal Development Plan.
• Provide/Educate about the background information which will be used to help inform the Terminal Development Plan.
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Background
What is a Terminal Development Plan?A Terminal Development Plan (TDP) is a document that will set out a long term vision of how a terminal should develop over time. TDPs will provide the framework for the phased implementation of strategies, actions and projects over the next 25 years.
Why Prepare the Plan?BC Ferries is preparing a TDP to help better inform its capital spending and to ensure that BC Ferries develops its terminals in a sustainable, cost effective, organized, phased and efficient way. Over the next 25 years passenger volumes are likely to increase at the majority of our terminals. This growth in passenger traffic will need to be planned for to ensure the terminal can accommodate functional needs and future growth.
Our Strategic GoalsOur strategic goals focus on the broad outcomes we will pursue to achieve our vision and mission.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Ensure Safe, Reliable and
Efficient Operations
Grow and Profitably Diversify Our Revenue Base
Deliver a Customer-Focused Travel
Experience
Drive Prudent Investment in Our
Capital Assets
Foster a Productive, Motivated and
Engaged Workforce
Be a Leader in Environmental and Social Governance
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Port HardyPort Hardy
ShearwaterShearwaterMcLoughlin BayMcLoughlin Bay
BellaBellaCoolaCoolaOcean FallsOcean Falls
Anahim Lake
KitimatKitimat
* Automobile Equivalent (AEQ) is used to determine vessel capacity based on a standard vehicle measure of 6.1 x 2.6 meters, roughly equal to a full size family vehicle.
Context
Central Coast Route 28 TerminalsThe Bella Coola terminal, located just outside the town centre of the community, provides ferry access to Port Hardy and other Central Coast terminals. In the summer of 2019 it will receive direct service via route 28 and the Northern Sea Wolf.
The McLoughlin Bay terminal, located a few kilometers south of Bella Bella on the east side of Campbell Island, provides ferry access to Port Hardy through Route 10 and other Central Coast terminals.
The Northern Sea Wolf will enable Route 28 seasonal service and will also replace the 44-year old Nimpkish, which provides a year-round connector service on Route 10 between Bella Coola and other mid-coast ports of Bella Bella, Ocean Falls and Shearwater. Route 28 service using the Northern Sea Wolf will begin in summer 2019.
Car Capacity (AEQ*)
Passenger & Crew Capacity 1295
Nimpkish
Car Capacity (AEQ*)
Passenger & Crew Capacity 35150
Northern Sea Wolf
Traffic Demand (2017)
Context
McLoughlin Bay Terminal Bella Coola Terminal
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Bella Coola Total Passengers (Monthly vs Individual Sailings)
Frequent Sailings: July: 15 SailingsAugust: 16 SailingsSeptember: 9 Sailings
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90th PercentileSailing* Passengers: 33
95th PercentileSailing* Passengers: 40
Total PassengersPer Sailing
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Total MonthlyPassengers
McLoughlin Bay Total Passengers (Monthly vs Individual Sailings)
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Median Sailing*Passengers: 13.5
90th PercentileSailing* Passengers: 48.3
95th PercentileSailing* Passengers: 56.45
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Washrooms remain inaccessible during the winter. A dedicated waiting lounge is required
Key issues identified so far
In 2018, a Working Group comprised of staff from key departments at BC Ferries along with the Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) came together to begin the process of creating a Terminal Development Plan. Through a series of meetings and workshops the Working Group has identified a number of key issues and opportunities which the TDP should address.
Berth infrastructure is nearing the end of its service life
On site vehicle queueing space is limited, forcing passengers to park in town
Bella Coola Terminal Key Issues & Opportunities
Ferry capacity will increase from 12 vehicles to 35
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Key issues identified so far
In 2018, a Working Group comprised of staff from key departments at BC Ferries along with the Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) came together to begin the process of creating a Terminal Development Plan. Through a series of meetings and workshops the Working Group has identified a number of key issues and opportunities which the TDP should address.
McLoughlin Bay Terminal Key Issues & Opportunities
Additional vehicle queuing space required
Steep grade and difficult topography
Building amenities to accommodate late evening guests and increased demand.
Re-alignment of berth required in the future
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Next steps and timelines
We Need Your Help
Get involved!
Over the next few months, we will be engaging with the community and key stakeholders to gather feedback that will help inform the draft concepts for the future development of the Central Coast terminals.
Your voice is important to us and will help our future plans.
• More information at https://www.bcferries.com/about/publicconsultation2
• Provide feedback to terminal development staff
• The time-line below shows you where in the process you will be able to provide your input
1–2 months
2–3 months
3–4 months
3–4 months
3–4 months
3 months
ID Stakeholders
Engagement Plan
Consult
Involve
Inform
Consult
Consult
Involve
Inform
PHASE 1Pre-Planning
PHASE 2Baseline Report/ Gap Analysis
PHASE 3Key Issues & Opportunities
PHASE 4Options Development
PHASE 5Draft TDP
PHASE 6Final TDP
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McLoughlin Bay Terminal
Bella Coola Terminal
Ocean Falls Terminal
Shearwater Terminal
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1 Property Lease Line Waiting Area
Waiting Lounge 2576 ft2 (240 m2)
3.0 m Wide AEQ Storage Lane
Access to Fish Hatchery
Staff Parking (7 Stalls)
4.5m Wide Oversized Vehicle AEQ Storage Lane
Access to Boat Launch & Operation Storage
Foot Passenger Pathway to Vessel
Drop - Off (4 AEQ Bays)
Truck Parking (6 Stalls)
Foot Passenger Shelter
Baggage Cart Drop-Off / Pick-UpReconstruction BerthRamp Jump Span
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McLoughlin Bay (Bella Bella) Terminal | Design Concept
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Missed Anything?
Proposed Terminal Plan Statistics
The vehicle queuing lanes were reconfigured to accommodate 40 AEQ as well as provide staff parking.
7 Staff parking stalls are accommodated north of the Terminal building, adjacent to trailer parking.
The Bella Coola site as a demonstrated need for dedicated trailer parking with generous room for maneuverability and access.
40 AEQ
7 Staff AEQ
6 Trailer AEQ
Key Notes
Bella Coola Terminal | Design Concept Phase 1
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1 Existing Berth
Staff Parking (5 Stalls)
Limit of Causeway Construction
Drop-Off (3 AEQ Bays)
Rock Dyke Construction for Ocean InfillWater and Sanitary Storage Tanks (15kL)
Waiting Lounge 1480 ft2 (138 m2)
8 3.0 m Wide AEQ Storage Lane
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Garbage Bins
Baggage CartDrop-Off / Pick-UpFuture Access Road to New Berth
Operation Storage (2 - 8ft x 10ft Sea Cans)
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3.2 m Wide AEQ Storage Lane
Concrete Roadside Barrier
Proposed Terminal Plan Statistics
The vehicle queuing lanes were reconfigured to accommodate 40 AEQ as well as provide staff parking.
5 Staff parking stalls were designed in close proximity to the terminal building and equipment storage.
On-site queuing lanes were designed in close proximity to the berth to avoid congestion off site and discourage queuing in Bella Coola.
40 AEQ
5 Staff AEQ
6 Queue Lanes
Key Notes
Have WeMissed Anything?
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Bella Coola Terminal | Design Concept Phase 2
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1 Existing Berth to be Removed
Staff Parking (5 Stalls)
Limit of Causeway Construction
Drop-Off (3 AEQ Bays)
Garbage Bins
Causeway Construction for Ocean Infill
3.0 m Wide AEQ Storage Lane
Baggage CartDrop-Off / Pick-Up
Operation Storage (2 - 8ft x 10ft Sea Cans)
Water and Sanitary Storage Tanks (15kL)
Northern Berth
Waiting Lounge 1480 ft2 (138 m2)
9
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3.2 m Wide AEQ Storage Lane
Concrete Roadside Barrier
Proposed Terminal Plan Statistics
The vehicle queuing lanes were reconfigured to accommodate 41 AEQ as well as provide staff parking.
5 Staff parking stalls were designed in close proximity to the terminal building and equipment storage.
On-site queuing lanes were designed in close proximity to the berth to avoid congestion off site and discourage queuing in Bella Coola.
41 AEQ
5 Staff AEQ
6 Queue Lanes
Key Notes
Email [email protected] Your Feedback
Comments? Questions?Have Your Say!
Have WeMissed Anything?