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April 30, 2008
All Aboard in Nanaimo
BRADLEY FEHR
Work is proceeding on a new Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo, B.C.
The architect on the Departure Bay ferry terminal project is Clive Grout Architecture Ltd.
Consultants are Cobalt Engineering (mechanical), Equilibrium Consulting Ltd. (structural) and R.A. Duff & Associates Inc. (electrical).
Other companies involved in the project include Houle Electric, Ron’s Drywall Ltd., Nelson Roofing and Sheet Metal Ltd., MSE Precast Ltd., G&G Roofing Ltd. and Knappett Projects Inc.
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