The City of Delta is advising residents that, starting Oct. 28, the ramp and parking area at the Ferry Road Boat Launch will be closed to all users as crews begin work on a replacement.
The removal and construction of the new boat launch is expected through Feb. 15, 2025. The closure period is to limit impact to the local fish habitat and to minimize disruption during the traditional peak boating season.
The City of Delta has been planning for the reconstruction of the existing boat launch, located at the north end of Ferry Road, which has reached the end of its service life with replacement of the float system and the complete reconstruction of the concrete ramp needed.
The replacement boat launch will have improved functional use outside of high tide conditions, the city notes.
Total cost of the project was budgeted at $1.65 million.
Meanwhile, the city is also planning a replacement for the boat launch ramp at Wellington Point.
That boat launch’s wooden float system was replaced in 2022 and included the installation of new piles to restrain the float system.
While the top three-quarters of the concrete ramp is in relatively sound condition, the lower quarter is deteriorated and broken with the waterside edge of the ramp being noticeably undermined, according to the city.
A complete replacement of the concrete ramp is required.
Staff anticipate that an in-stream construction work window would take place between November 2025 and January 2026.
