THE Port of Vancouver has revealed intentions to construct a second cruise terminal at the mouth of the Fraser River, flagging the presentation of plans to the public in 2020. The port authority floated the idea of building another terminal in 2017, a move designed to combat the issue of...
THE Port of Vancouver has revealed intentions to construct a second cruise terminal at the mouth of the Fraser River, flagging the presentation of plans to the public in 2020.
The port authority floated the idea of building another terminal in 2017, a move designed to combat the issue of larger ships not being able to pass under the Lions Gate Bridge to reach the downtown terminal.
The current clearance height is 61 metres, ruling out a number of new, larger ships being constructed round the world.
Locations for the new port reportedly being explored are in Richmond and Delta.
“We are working corroboratively with our industry, destination, and government partners to anticipate, plan for, and accommodate future demand for various cruise ships that will visit Vancouver,” Manager of Trade Development at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Carmen Ortega told local media.
Further details are expected to be released later in the year.
The Port of Vancouver is anticipating a record 1.1 million cruise passengers on 290 ship calls in 2019, representing an estimated 20% increase on the previous year.
Pictured: A cruise ships docks in Vancouver.
