1. Ladner Harbour

2. Background
In 1993, Department of Fisheries and Oceans divested itself of operation responsibilities for small craft harbours
In 1998, Delta established the Ladner Harbour Authority, entered into a lease agreement with the Federal Government to lease the Ladner Harbour boat basin and uplands

3. General Information
Ladner Harbour Boat Basin is a small craft harbour owned by the Federal Government and managed by Delta through the Ladner Harbour Authority
Delta recently renewed a five year lease with the Federal Government for $1.00 per annum, plus applicable taxes
Lease contains, three, five year renewal terms

4. Boat Basin Features
Three main floats with berthage for approximately 80 vessels
Concrete dock with loading crane
Separate float for pump out station
Net shed building with 16 rental lockers
Open net repair compound for commercial use
Environment shed for garbage & recycling
Harbour Masters residence, office and meeting room

5. Harbour Masters Residence

6. Priorities for Moorage
Commercial Fishing Vessels
Commercial Non-fishing Vessels
Pleasure Crafts
The Harbour is home to the Delta Lifeboat and the Lifeboat Society

7. Delta Lifeboat

8. Ladner Fisher’s Committee
The Ladner Harbour Authority has an advisory of seven; called the Ladner Fishers Committee The board is made up of local fisherman who currently have a boat moored in the boat basin and/or retired fisherman from Delta. The board makes recommendations with regards to all operating policies and procedures for the harbor and oversees the annual operating and capital budget. Members are voted in at the Annual General Meeting for a two year term. The board meets 3 – 4 times per year. Staff attend meetings and are responsible for all agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.

9. Budget Ladner Harbour Authority annual operating budget $160,000
Annual Revenue approximately $225,000
Emergency Maintenance Fund $103,000
Capital Projects budgeted separately
Small Craft Harbours contribute to projects as Federal funding arises

10. Harbour Master
Delta contributes to wages for a full-time, live-in Harbour Master
Delta and Harbour Master operate under a signed contract
Delta owns the Harbour Masters’ residence; the Harbour Authority maintains it

11. Harbour Master Duties
Day to day maintenance and operations of the boat basin
Invoicing/collection of all moorage fees
Moorage reservations, short and long term
Daily checks to Wellington Point, Spot of the Water and Ferry Road boat launches
On-site safety and supervision

12. 2017 Capital Projects Upgraded domestic water availability on docks
Upgraded fire suppression system on docks
Upgraded lighting systems in net shed & on docks
Upgraded electrical system on docks

13. 2018 Capital Projects
Replacement of wharf head planking on A & C docks
Safety ladder replacement
New washroom building

14. Future Projects Replace deck planking on the pump out dock
Piling replacement on C dock
Dredging to control sediment buildup at the entrance to C dock
Replacement of loading dock

15. Five Year Plan
Staff will work closely with Small Craft Harbours on the development of a five year plan for the boat basin
Infrastructure renewal
Dredging
Viability with the Fishing Industry
Uplands renewal/development