Following 4 ½ years of planning, environmental permitting and design, the waterside reconstruction is set to begin in January 2018 and extend through August 2021. The project includes demolition of the existing terminal and reconstruction of all three slips along the waterfront. The new design pays particular attention to accessibility parameters: new south and north piers include floating aft platforms to enable 100% accessible passenger loading, and vehicle transfer bridges set at different elevations offer accessible boarding for the SSA’s entire fleet. Each platform is equipped with a protective glass canopy constructed by a stainless steel and western red cedar superstructure.
