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November 9, 2007 (Saint John, N.B.) Today, the Saint John Port Authority is requesting proposals from qualified project development firms for the commercial development of a portion of Pugsley Terminal waterfront property on the east side of the main harbour in Saint John.
The area is known as Pugsley Park and is adjacent to SJPA’s cruise terminal. The Water Street side is bounded by a section of Harbour Passage. It would be important that the development must be done in conjunction with a fully operating marine cruise terminal. In addition to generating revenue for SJPA, it should also enhance the maritime and tourism activities of Saint John.
“This is an extraordinary waterfront property, which will allow the opportunity for a tenant to capitalize on assets and attributes of the Saint John harbour,” said Capt. Al Soppitt, President and CEO of the Saint John Port Authority. “The people of Saint John have high expectations for waterfront development and any proposals will be held to that standard.”
SJPA is the lead agency with respect to the promotion of the Port of Saint John and the development of marine cargo and cruise passenger related facilities therein. The Canada Marine Act requires SJPA to operate on a financially sustainable basis and although SJPA’s primary focus is on facilities related to the handling of marine cargo and cruise passengers, properties under management may be used for those activities permitted within its Letters Patent.
Some of the permitted activities are marine and marina services; ferry operations; restaurants, retail operation, tourist services and similar tourism-related activities located in passenger terminal facilities; processing of goods to the extent that they are compatible with port operations and its land use plan, and do not compromise the ability of the port to operate port facilities over the long term; warehousing, residual office space; and food beverage and retail services in support of the local tourism industry.
Notice of the Request for Proposals will appear in New Brunswick media this coming Saturday and Tuesday.
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For More Information, contact:
Bill Eaton
Public Relations
Saint John Port Authority
506-636-4674
beaton@sjport.com
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