Public Comments Invited:
April 26, 2021 – The Fisheries and Oceans Canada must decide whether the proposed Coast Guard Base Timber Fender Replacement, located in Victoria, B.C. is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.


To help inform this decision, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is inviting comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.


Written comments must be submitted by May 26, 2021 to:
Ryan Desrochers Fisheries and Oceans Canada Real Property Technical Services Pacific 
Tel: (604) 666-3807
Cell: (778) 960-9011
Email: Ryan.Desrochers@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


Project Summary:
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard are undertaking a project to replace several of the structures on the wharf at the Victoria Coast Guard Base. These structures include the timber fenders, fender piles, safety ladders, and all associated connections. Replacing these components will improve the overall infrastructure on the wharf and provide safer access for the CCG vessels and crews. 


All of this work involves the like-for-like replacement of existing structures that are currently in poor condition. As a result, no new ground will be disturbed. All of these components are located on the most seaward side of the wharf at the Coast Guard Base. The wharf runs along the west side of the Base, and has a length of approximately 240m. 
This project involves replacing 86 of the existing timber fender piles with new piles. The existing piles will be completely extracted and disposed of properly, and the new piles will be driven in the same location as the existing piles. This work will likely be conducted from the water, using a pile driving barge. 


 The timber fenders will also be removed and replaced. These run along the entire wharf edge and are approximately 240m in length. These members sit on the concrete wharf, therefore, they will not create any ground disturbance. In addition to these, the safety ladder hand holds will also be replaced and upgraded. The safety ladders hang off of the edge of the wharf, and are used for emergency access. 


Three week of construction is anticipated. Project dates and duration will be dependent on the selected contractor's methodology. Key equipment and machinery that will be used on site may include: pile driving/crane barge, material supply barge, support tugs, and a lifting crane for handling of piles or other material.


Project Location:
This project is located on the wharf at the Victoria Coast Guard Base, 25 Huron Street, Victoria, BC. The base lies on the edge of Victoria's inner harbour. The base is accessible via road access, as well as by water for vessel and barge access. 
Latitude:  48º 25' 19" N
Longitude:  123º 23' 12" W

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