The Ladysmith Maritime Society is prepared to go to court to dispute the early end to an agreement allowing it to run until 2029 Ladysmith’s community marina using what it maintains are its own assets, says its executive director.
The society is asserting ownership of what it says are $5 million worth of docks and buildings at the community marina, installed by the non-profit organization over three decades. Representatives of the First Nation value the leases, saying this will restore areas of historical and cultural significance to them and are optimistic about the opportunities the site will bring.Meanwhile, the maritime society is managing the marina as it has been doing under an agreement with the Town of Ladysmith, which has water leases from the province.