New Mooring Dolphin for Wolfe Island Ferry - Kingston Terminal
Official title: Wolfe Island Ferry Kingston Terminal - install a permanent mooring dolphin at the secondary berth
Ontario's Ministry of Transportation wants to build a new mooring dolphin at the Kingston ferry terminal serving Wolfe Island. The structure would provide a secondary tie-up point while the main berth is under construction, and improve safety for ferry operations long-term.
Why This Matters
Take the Wolfe Island ferry? This project keeps the service running smoothly during construction at the main berth. It also adds a backup mooring point for safer operations in rough weather.
What Could Change
A permanent 7.5m x 7.5m mooring dolphin with 9 piles would be installed at the southern berth. The piles will be driven approximately 10 metres down to bedrock in Lake Ontario.
Key Issues
- Should the mooring dolphin construction be approved at this location?
- What are the potential impacts on the lakebed and surrounding waters?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.