N.S. Commits $1.1-Million To Bedford-Halifax Commuter Ferry
HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia government is investing more than $1.1-million in the initial planning phase for a commuter ferry that will travel from a new terminal in Bedford to Halifax’s downtown ferry terminal.
The province is partnering with the federal government and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) for the study, which will include the concept design for the new terminal building, site access and site design. The federal contribution is more than $1.3-million and HRM is investing $917,000.
The $3.3-million study will also explore technology options for an electric ferry.
“This is an exciting project that will deliver a more convenient transit link for commuters and help Nova Scotia address climate change,” said Kelly Regan, Minister of Community Services.
“Transitioning away from diesel ferries is part of the electrification of public transit systems, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and will help us toward our target of cutting emissions to 53 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.”
Meantime, Halifax MP Andy Fillmore said this is a milestone for transit in HRM as he unveiled the proposed route.
Skye Bryden-Blom is a reporter with CKHZ 103.5 in Halifax, a Huddle content partner.
