People travelling between Vancouver Island and Washington state by ferry will soon experience a new secure modern pre-clearance terminal as construction moves forward on the Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project.
The $303.9 million project will be undertaken in two phases. Phase one of the construction began in March and is expected to be completed by fall this year. This phase of construction includes adding a closed pedestrian access along the causeway behind the Steamship building and an addition of a large temporary structure as well.
The project has advanced toward phase two of permanent upgrades to the terminal. Phase two includes demolition of existing Clipper terminal infrastructure, construction of a new pre-clearance terminal building, replacement of old wharf facilities, a new commercial goods processing facility, and as well as an accessible terminal building.
The purpose of this terminal is to provide a safe and secure, modern, inclusive port of entry and terminal facility that will meet obligations under the Canada-U.S. Land, Rail, Marine, and Air Transport Preclearance Agreement (LRMA).
