A redesigned Digby Ferry Terminal in Nova Scotia will replace two separate buildings that were constructed in the 1970s. The new facility will house the terminal, ticketing booths, and other services in a single structure, creating a more passenger-focused experience.

Public Services and Procurement Canada and Transport Canada recently unveiled the winning design team for the project. As prime consultant, Arcadis will lead the architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and engineering, while working within the site’s existing footprint.

As a key gateway for vehicles and passengers traveling between Digby and Saint John, New Brunswick, the new terminal will accommodate operations, including ticketing, waiting and arrival zones, and public bathrooms, as well as administration services, from intelligent transportation communications facilities to staff amenities.

“We’re delighted to be expanding Arcadis’ ferry terminal work in Canada through the revitalization of the Digby Ferry Terminal,” said Neo Mahfouz, practice group manager, transit facilities and marine structures at Arcadis. “Working with Public Services and Procurement Canada and Transport Canada, our aim is to deliver a modern, resilient, and efficient terminal that is accessible to all and will improve the overall passenger experience.”

This project builds on the firm’s global experience in marine and port infrastructure, including its work on the Port of Calais in France and the Vlaardingen terminal for DFDS in the Netherlands. The project expands Arcadis’ transportation sector portfolio in Atlantic Canada, which includes its current design work on the Wrights Cove Transit Terminal in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia that supports bus rapid transit.

Image courtesy of Bay Ferries Limited.