Dear Editor,
Re: “Please leave Garry Point alone, Mr. McNulty,” Letters, Nov. 11.
Councillor Bill McNulty’s support of a plan to build a pier at Garry Point Park has met with some criticism.
Many people enjoy the view and want the natural setting of the park left alone.
The location for the proposed pier does not provide a place for future commercial development or additional revenue.
Steveston used to have a CPR car ferry, the Motor Princess, which ran to Sidney from the end of 7th Avenue.
This service began in 1929. Starting in 1954, Coastal Ferries operated the 100-passenger Lady Rose that travelled to the Gulf Islands from London’s Landing.
Both of these locations and the inner harbour are too small for large boats.
There does not seem to be much choice, perhaps up river from Shady Island.
The engineers at the Dept. of Transport know all about docks and the Pilotage Authority may help.
A dock built parallel to the shore is less expensive to build.
The Japanese tall ship that is planned to visit is approximately 360-feet long and small cruise ships are even longer.
I hope the dock has value after the Japanese boat goes home, as cost is very important.
I am sure that Coun. McNulty, with a second look, will find a good location for his dock.
Also, those pilings by the shore of the park should be removed.
Andy Felker
Richmond
