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Notice of Motion: Advocacy on BC Ferries Proposed Berth for Vesuvius-Crofton Route (Director Holman)
Recommendation
The Electoral Areas Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board:
Whereas BC Ferries' proposal to berth both Island Class ferries, to be deployed on the Vesuvius-Crofton route in 2027 at Crofton, resulting in potential employment impacts for up to 30 Salt Spring staff and their families; and
Whereas BC Ferries is already advertising for positions on these ferries;
Be it resolved that the CRD Board Chair immediately write to BC Ferries urging them to home port one vessel at Crofton and one at Vesuvius, similar to the arrangement for Island Class vessels on the Nanaimo-Gabriola route, which would significantly mitigate potential job and income impacts on Salt Spring Island.