SYDNEY, N.S. — Not only are cruise ships returning to the Sydney Harbour this spring, but water watchers may have noticed some big boats — in some cases much larger than the cruise liners — coasting through.
That’s where the bulk terminal comes in, said Morykot. The pier was originally built for use by the Sydney steel plant and for decades welcomed the movement of heavy equipment and products through the half-kilometre-long wharf. Right now, the terminal has two major wind turbine customers and is in talks with several others. That’s not including partners through ongoing business in other industries such as coal, sand and gravel.
Morykot and Graham said the pier’s size, ability and history give it an advantage over other harbours in the Maritimes such as Halifax or Saint John.The Atlantic Canada Bulk Terminal isn’t the only pier in the Sydney area set to marshall offshore wind equipment. Novaporte in Sydport agreed to a deal with Danish company Blue Water Shipping last year to develop a 200-acre terminal. Novaporte has also planned to eventually open a container terminal.