Wharf at Westview Project

How will this project affect my taxes?
The short-term loan of $592,658 will be repaid over five years,
making the annual debt service cost approximately $126,000. The
debt service payments will be met through a 1.4% increase in
taxation.

What about BC Ferries access?
The city will be coordinating activities with BC Ferries to minimize
disruption to ferry traffic. BC Ferries is cooperating with the City to
install a sewage pump out system and partnering in the Wharf at
Westview project by contributing funds towards the infrastructure.

What about South Harbour parking access?
Small Craft Harbours owns the southern portion of the infill area.
The City is required to maintain parking for the working harbour.

What are the timelines and next steps?
2000
The City acquired the water lot lease and the Westview Wharf. An
infill project was completed to create more land around the wharf
area but it was never resurfaced due to tenure issues (now
resolved) and funding shortfalls. The infill subsurface materials
were compacted, and the area is now a mix of broken asphalt,
wooden planking and sand.
Current status
Conceptual design is completed for all aspects of the project.
Detailed design and architectural drawings are near completion.
Spring 2010
Construction will commence.

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