by Nelson Daily Sports on Friday Feb 19 2021
The approval requires Western Pacific Marine Ltd (WPM) to develop a traffic management plan for truck traffic and workers in the northeast area of the city near John’s Walk.
Environmental concern from elements of city council was not enough to block approval of a temporary use permit for the construction of the latest ferry for Kootenay Lake.
Several councilors had major concerns about the location of the ferry build, increased traffic in the area and why the application for the temporary use permit came so late to council. The project location is on lands that are not zoned for the purpose of “ship building,” therefore, a temporary use permit (TUP) is required.
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