Prince Rupert Port: On Time - On Budget

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Computer generated image of what port will look like at the completion of phase one, photo Courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority

The Prince Rupert Port development is "on time-on budget".  That’s the word from those close to the construction.

With plans to have the  Port accepting its first container traffic in October of 2007, one could say there are about 380 more sleeps till the Port is up and running.

"Are we starting to panic? No." says Barry Bartlett, Communications Manager for the project "We recognize we have some work to do, but we are about  half way there."

Knowing people are curious about the progress of the Port, the Prince Rupert Port Authority has installed a web cam so people can get a visual update on the construction.  Bartlett says not to worry, the camera will be "raised" soon  to provide a better aerial view of the activity.

Bartlett says the Port is under constrution for the betterment of all northern B.C., so the involvement of communities and First Nations throughout the north has been encouraged and welcomed.

A special conference is set for November in Prince Rupert to examine several aspects of the Port opportunities.  In addition to  representation from  Maher Terminals which  will operate the port, CN, and the Prince Rupert Port Authroity, the speakers list includes: 

• George Stalk, Senior V.P. and Director of the Boston Consulting Group
• David Fung Chairman and CEO ACDEG International
• Yuen Pau Woo, President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
• Mike Tretheway, Executive V.P InterVistas Consulting

The three giant cranes will arrive at the Port in July, Bartlett says that should  give everyone an opportunity to work out all the bugs and be at the top of their craft  when the Port officially opens in  October.

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