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The first phase of upgrades to the Yarmouth International Ferry Terminal are nearly complete.
In an update shared today, the town says only a few pieces of work remain as the construction season is nearing an end.
The work was split into nine distinct work packages, and has mostly involved upgrades to the the building, replacement of toll booths and various structures at the site, and yard improvements.
Mayor Pam Mood says there’s been a great deal of work over the last two years.
“We’ll be ready for 2022, and ready for the ferry to land here,” says Mood.
The Town has contributed $1.5 million toward the $9 million project, and the Mayor has been critical of the federal government for not covering the full cost.
“This is an international link. This should be completely taken on by the federal government. We had to step up to do the work, otherwise it would not have gotten done. We can’t risk not having that ferry land. Economically, it changes everything for us.”
The federal and provincial governments each contributed $3 million, while the Municipality of Yarmouth gave $1.2 million, and Argyle $300,000.
In future phases, wharf repairs, pontoon replacement and an expansion and major renovation to the terminal building will be looked at.
