Duke Point not closing! Unless the Government says,
“Close the Terminal”.
In the Nanaimo Daily News article discussing the proposed
closure of the Duke Point Terminal, the writer referred to an upcoming Public
Engagement Process. I will take that opportunity to present the case for
eliminating the Gabriola Ferry/two terminals/ the subsidy and replacing the
service with a bridge system similar to the one put forward by the NDP in 1974,
but without the mainland ferry terminal.
The current estimate for a bridge system from the
Ministry of Transportation is $100 million. Gabriola residents and their goods
and services providers, spend $5 million a year for the ferry costs. The bridge
construction debt could be paid down in approximately 20 years. The bridge
system would have a 100 year life span, giving us 80 years of inexpensive
transportation.
The big question is: why, if we know the most cost
effective way of transporting goods and services, are we being forced to use
the most expensive way?
Sincerely, Jeremy Baker.
Gabriola Island.
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