Dock announcement from Mayor Martin

 The Village of Tahsis multi-use community pier and dock project proposal has been approved by the federal government under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The grant totals $2,475,547 and is 100% funded. We still have to go through environmental approvals, First Nations consent, provincial approval and final planning decisions as Council, with input from the public, before proceeding. Planning includes:

A main fixed pier, on concrete pilings to be built on the south side from the fixed pier, which will include vehicle and pedestrian access;

The old seaplane ramp to be replaced with a boat ramp at the proper grade, with access float;

Improvements to access, parking, and boat trailer storage;

Hiab crane to be relocated to the new dock;

Float plane docking to be transferred to the new dock;

Support services including fire suppression, potable water, and electrical supply;

The old airplane dock is failing and will be removed to make way for it.

Council to develop a wharf plan that will include a wharfinger. They will be responsible for collecting fees for docking, etc. which will go toward maintenance of the site.

Ownership of the old condemned wharf has been transferred to the Coast Guard, who will be responsible for demolishing it as well as environmental mitigation of the site. They will replace it with a closed dock for their use.