Ferry Terminal
The Ferry Terminal is located on the northern shore of Centre Island. The Ferry Terminal shoreline is currently surrounded by an existing steel sheet pile wall; however, the wall is too low to prevent flooding during high-lake levels.
What we heard
A range of alternative concept designs were presented for this focus area, including a steel sheet pile wall, a stacked/stepped wall, or a flood berm with revetment. During the first round of engagement, the stacked/stepped wall was presented as the highest ranked concept and the feedback we received supported this recommendation.
Preferred Concept Solution: Stacked/Stepped Wall
The preferred solution for Centre Island Ferry Terminal is a stacked/stepped wall. This solution is a hybrid approach that includes two variations to align with expected public use of this area.
A stepped concrete wall will be placed on the west side of the ferry terminal. The wall will be built by installing a new steel sheet pile wall in front of the existing seawall. Concrete steps will be installed over top of the wall to create a seating area and the land behind it will be raised (cross-section F2B).
A stacked armourstone wall will be placed on the east side of the ferry terminal. This wall will support a berm that will be placed along the top of the shoreline (cross-section F2A). The treatment on this side of the ferry terminal is slightly softer to assist with the transition to the preferred solution for the Centreville focus area.
Centre Island Study Area
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