The town has issued a Request for Proposals to gather submissions from qualified consultants to complete the detailed design and project management for Phase 1 of the Yarmouth Ferry Terminal upgrades.
In a news release, Mayor Pam Mood says it’s is an exciting and important project that will require the town’s full attention and focus as work is expected to begin this spring.
Phase 1 includes upgrading and relocating of both the primary inspection line and toll booths, improving lighting, replacement of the transfer bridge and pontoon, and upgrades to the existing terminal building.
A Steering Committee, made up of town staff, Canada Border Services Agency, Bay Ferries, and the Municipality of Yarmouth will over Phase 1.
In September the three levels of government announced a major contribution towards the redevelopment of the Yarmouth Ferry Terminal.
The federal and provincial governments will contribute $3 million each towards the $9 million cost.
Read the full news release: https://www.townofyarmouth.ca/town-of-yarmouth-issues-request-for-propos…
Reported by Gary Nickerson
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