(From superyachtnews.com)
Plans to construct a luxury superyacht marina at Victoria Harbour, Vancouver island received a boost last night as Victoria’s Mayor and Council unanimously approved a crucial development permit.
Two buildings that will sit either side of the now reduced 29-slip moorage marina have been granted the permits. It comes after two recent milestones were achieved in the permit process, with the vital concurrence of local First Nations gained in March and approval for the seabed lease occurring in June 2011.
Victoria International Marina joins Clean Marine BC program
WAM Development Group is pleased to announce that we’ve enrolled our Victoria International Marina project in the Georgia Strait Alliance’s Clean Marine program - a voluntary environmental recognition program for marinas, harbour authorities, yacht clubs and boatyards in BC.
Clean Marine BC recognizes the vital importance of maintaining a clean natural environment as being fundamental to its activities.
MARINA RECEIVES PROVINCIAL APPROVAL
WAM Development Group and its Community Marine Concepts Ltd. partnership has received approval from BC’s Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations for the seabed lease where it will build docks for the Victoria International Marina.
(SuperYachtWorld) -- Superyacht cruising is opening up beyond the usual hubs with marina facilities being developed and upgraded around the world. Check out 10 of the newest sailing playgrounds.
1. Ao Po Grand Marina, Thailand
Apart from the stunning backdrop of the region, a large part of the attraction of the Ao Po Grand Marina is its proximity to major facilities. Phuket International Airport is only 15 minutes away, as are major hotels and resorts.
