B.C. group pushes for ferry replacement with causeway
NAKUSP, B.C., (Mar. 1, 2005) — The Arrow Lakes Transportation Infrastructure Association (ALTIA) is lobbying the provincial government to replace the Galena/Shelter Bay Ferry with a causeway.
The BC Trucking Association reports that in order to make the case with the provincial government, ALTIA is developing an economic impact statement and is requesting help from trucking companies, among others.
Possible impacts of a causeway construction that need to be considered, include: Savings on existing operating costs; potential for increased business volume in existing operations; opportunities for expansion of existing operations; and impacts on related businesses.
The BCTA is asking carriers to submit information on these valuations and any other positive impacts that should be given consideration. Comments can be can be faxed to ALTIA at 250/ 265-4443 or e-mailed at altia@nakusp.net. Or call Helmut Klughammer, chair of ALTIA, at
250-265-4443.
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