Re-advertising at request of Transport Canada
VICTORIA, BC – At the request of Transport Canada, Victoria International Marina (VIM) will be running a final round of print advertisements in local print media. The advertisements, which will appear in the first week of February, request public comment on the navigational impact of the marina. All feedback is to be sent directly to Transport Canada by March 7th for consideration.
Due to the change in zoning by the City of Victoria in the fall of 2010, Transport Canada has requested the marina proponent re-submit an application for a navigable waters permit. This was done and the first round of ads for the new, smaller marina ran in December 2010.
The latest advertisements are intended to direct people to more detailed drawings that have been lodged with the Victoria Land Titles office. The request was made in order to address specific concerns that have come up via the last public input process late last year and improve public understanding and knowledge of the marina.
The drawings include more detailed information on paddling boat clearance and routes at high and low tides around and through the marina. Drawings showing low and high tide marks as they relate to marina wharfs and buildings are also provided. The detailed drawings can be found at the Land Titles office in Victoria, or at www.marinafacts.ca on the Gallery page of the website.
The planned 29-slip marina will provide community facilities such as a new restaurant and coffee shop, and public access to walkways allowing for a public hub and meeting place on the west side of the harbour.
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For more information contact:
Kim Van Bruggen
Communications Director
250-727-7464
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