Ottawa Lays Out Big Bucks For Ferry Terminal Upgrades

Ottawa has made it official! The federal government will spend up to $2.5 million to upgrade the Yarmouth ferry terminal and customs annex building. Monday's official announcement by Progressive Conservative MP Greg Kerr follows the transfer of the ferry terminal property to the town. The federal funding will go towards the repainting of lines in the marshalling yard and will complete the demolition of the existing interiors of the building to remove mould and debris. Other work to be completed includes the installation of new roofs and doors and an upgrade to the building’s electrical, communications and heating systems. The move comes ahead of the expected May startup of the new international ferry service between Yarmouth and Maine.