Nanaimo Harbour & Terminal Development Planning PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY JUNE 2018

Terminal Development Planning Process ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Terminal Development In January 2018, BC Ferries launched the Plans will enable BC Ferries Terminal Development planning process for Public Information Session (25+ attendees) to develop terminals in a the Harbour and Gabriola Island May 15, 2018 4pm–7pm held at cost effective, organized, terminals – a planning initiative that will result Island Conference Centre phased and efficient way. in the phased implementation of strategies, and an online survey posted on the BC Ferries actions and projects over a 25 year horizon. website (from May 10–31, 2018)

Public Information Session (50+ attendees) May 16, 2018 3pm–6pm held at Gabriola Island Arts Council Hall Community Input and an online survey posted on the BC Ferries Members of the community Your voice is important to us. As community website (from May 10–31, 2018) participated in the engagement process by… input is an essential part of the planning process, BC Ferries held public engagement events on May 15, 2018 at the Vancouver attending the engagement Island Conference Centre and May 16, 2018 at event, interacting via email, the Gabriola Island Arts Council Hall. These What will Gabriola or completing surveys and Nanaimo events were designed to educate and start (online and at event) Harbour terminals a conversation with the residents of both look like in 2040? communities. The May engagement event focused on: Top 3 Comments*

HOW the community gets to and from the terminals Nanaimo Harbour and Gabriola Improve Terminal Development Plans the terminal is important to the WHY Great terminals are the result of careful planning, financial investment and thoughtful design. FERRY TRAFFIC We are seeking your feedback on the key issues and draft concepts for Nanaimo Harbour and community Gabriola terminals. We want to hear from you about how we can improve them in the future. (points of entry and exit, Community Drop-in Information SessionsGabriola Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Nanaimo Harbour Gabriola Arts Council Hall impacts of traffic back‑ups challenges does the community face Tuesday, May 15, 2018 476 South Road, Gabriola Island, BC WHAT Conference Centre 3:00pm - 6:00pm on roadways) 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo BC today when using BC Ferries 4:00pm - 7:00pm Complete a Survey to take part in the Visit the Nanaimo Harbour and Gabriola pages at bcferries. opportunities exist to improve the com/about/terminal-development-planning WHAT survey by June 1, 2018 terminal Improve SAFETY (size of holding compound, traffic overflow, separate pick-up/drop-off area) What’s Next The community feedback collected will be At the engagement events, we also heard used to inform the Nanaimo Harbour and Improve from the community the desire to have two Gabriola Island Terminal Development Plans. AMENITIES *smaller vessels between Nanaimo Harbour (waiting room, and Gabriola Island. This feedback has been customer amenities) shared with our planning team.

YOUR INPUT IS IMPORTANT TO US AND WILL HELP SHAPE OUR FUTURE PLANS.