Marina proposal causes stir in Port Renfrew – Sooke News Mirror

May 13, 2015

Octavian Lacatusu

Sooke News Mirror

“Come gather ‘round people, wherever you roam, and admit that the waters around you have grown…” – Bob Dylan’s words in Times Are A-Changin’ paint a stark contrast to a recent community meeting in Port Renfrew in regards to some potentially-major changes to its waterfront.

One of the biggest is a proposed expansion by Pacific Gateway Marina of a year-round 150-boat marina located near the mouth of the San Juan river – which is due to replace the seasonal 55-boat marina that currently operates in the area under a temporary three-year licence. If approved however, the existing breakwater would be extended by 150 ft, and include construction of a new breakwater wall on the other side to create an enclosure.

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