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[VicHockeyFan]

I find owning such huge yacht's to be an almost offensive excess by the selfish idle rich, but some community is going to reap the employment and income from these lumbering symbols of greed so why not make it ours? And if squeezing some cash out of these yachts results in a more active and interesting waterfront for everyone, that's a bonus.

An awful lot of employment is created by these mega-yachts, I'm not sure how that implies greed.

[Caramia]

Actually when you talked about the sail powered yachts I got excited! Can we have tall ships in our harbour all year? Please? Pretty please!?

[Baro]

Only if you're good, otherwise santa will bring you a coal powered ship.

actually, a working ironclad would be a pretty cool attraction downtown.

[gumgum]

Luxury marina plans to be ready by fall
Seabed tests during the past month provided information for the design
Carla Wilson, Times Colonist
Published: Wednesday, July 09, 2008

[LJ]

Luxury marina plans to be ready by fall
Seabed tests during the past month provided information for the design
Carla Wilson, Times Colonist
Published: Wednesday, July 09, 2008

When I read that headline in the TC I was flabergasted. How on earth could something be built that quickly, especially in Victoria.

It wasn't until the last paragraph in the article that I realized they meant the plans were going to be ready - not the marina!!!!

Was it just me or was that a badly written headline?

[Nparker]

The joys of the English language.

[Caramia]

Haha I see what you mean!

[Icebergalley]

In case you haven't caught this, Victoria Marine Concepts has applied to Transport Canada to alter the accessibility of the waters off Paul Kane Place and Cooperage Place at Royal Quays. http://www.victoriai...ionalmarina.ca/

Since the thread has started additions including a location plan that wasn't there when I became aware of the re-birth of the project in late Sept..

Here's the document that has appeared on their website this Fall.. It was submitted to Transport Canada

http://www.victoriai...arch 3,2008.pdf


It also contains scaled drawings that show how big the project is... and how it is squeezed in between Pelly Island, the marine airport taxiway.

The project will change the way non motorized vessels such as kayaks, outrigger canoes can use the harbour.

Deadline for making comment to Transport Canada is at the end of Dec. 08..


Here's the notice of Nov. 29, 08 in the Canada Gazette..

COMMUNITY MARINE CONCEPTS LP
PLANS DEPOSITED

Community Marine Concepts LP hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities under the Navigable Waters
Protection Act for approval of the plans and site of the work described herein. Under
section 9 of the said Act, Community Marine Concepts LP has deposited with the Minister
of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, at Vancouver, British Columbia, and in the
office of the Victoria Land Title District, at the Victoria Land Title Office, at
Victoria, British Columbia, under deposit No. FB229908, a description of the site and
plans of a proposed marina east of Lime Bay and west of Songhees Point, on the north side
of Victoria Harbour, on Lots 3 and 4 (District Lot 119, Esquimalt District, Plan 47008)
and Water Lot 1 of District Lot 119 (Esquimalt District, Plan 44757), in Victoria,
British Columbia.

Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation may be directed to the
Superintendent, Navigable Waters Protection Program, Transport Canada, 800 Burrard
Street, Suite 620, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2J8. However, comments will be
considered only if they are in writing and are received not later than 30 days after the
date of publication of this notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be
considered, no individual response will be sent.

Victoria, November 14, 2008

LACHLAN MACLEAN
General Manager, Marina Operations

[G-Man]

Thanks for posting. This is going to be a great addition to the harbour.

[VicHockeyFan]

Only if you're good, otherwise santa will bring you a coal powered ship.

actually, a working ironclad would be a pretty cool attraction downtown.

I dunno, the submarine was a bad idea.

[victorian fan]

[Marina-man]

I'll declare my hand up front, I work for this marina project. It's interesting to read all the comments, and see some bi-partisan support. But take note, the NIMBY forces have cranked up the photocopier and are busy sending letters to the Mayor and Council. If you really believe like I do that the marina will provide some service and amenity to an otherwise pretty sterile neighbourhood, create jobs, and improve the degraded seabed through removal of years of logboom waste, then I urge you to take up pen and write to Mayor Fortin and express your support for the marina. If anyone has any questions, I'd be happy to answer them in this forum or in person. You can find my contact details on the marina website at www.victoriainternationalmarina.ca
Regards,
Marina-man

[Mike K.]

A marina was part of the original Songhees plans. Those living in immediate proximity to the proposed marina site should have theoretically been aware that a marina could one day be built at the foot of their building, particularly with the high profile lawsuit that resulted in the City paying the claimant damages for reneging on an otherwise approved marina.

[amor de cosmos]

2-page ad on p.A8-A9 of today's TC

[Ms. B. Havin]

Denise Savoie MP & the


Victoria West Community Association


invite you to attend a


PUBLIC MEETING


to review and comment on a


MEGA-YACHT MARINA


proposed for Victoria Harbour


Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 7:00 p.m.


Victoria City Hall



information (250) 382-3378

[amor de cosmos]

from what I've seen in renderings it's not a mega marina for yachts (mega yacht marina) & it's not a marina for mega yachts (mega-yacht marina). there's nothing "mega" about it from what I've seen in renderings.

[D.L.]

kool I'll try to make it to that

[Sue Woods]

I think they should reserve a few slips for small sailboats, maybe even a fishing boat to add some variety.

I also think it is a great opportunity for a Granville Island type food/artisan marketplace. Not sure if that's in the plans but would be a great addition. And could maybe be used for the Tall Ships festival in years ahead, along with the Inner Harbour, an event that generates huge revenues for Victoria.

Nice to see some energy and vision going into that area. And who doesn't like looking at boats! We live in a sea port town!

[concorde]

...and while they are at it maybe they can demolish most of the buildings on the Songhees and rebuild it properly.

My vote for the first buildings to be demolished are the buildings developed by bob evans

[Sue Woods]

...and while they are at it maybe they can demolish most of the buildings on the Songhees and rebuild it properly.

My vote for the first buildings to be demolished are the buildings developed by bob evans

This is an odd city that way. While everyone is entitled to differing opinions - bitterness seems to simmer about anything short of one's own version of perfection.

I dont understand why business people are seen as the enemy. I think anyone who creates, invests, and makes things happen is an asset.

Great weather but co-existence seems to be a real challenge in Vic City.