The government is hosting a summer townhall on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

  • Title: Navigating the swiya Fast-Tracked Existing Marine Dock Tenure Process: A Guide for swiya Dock Owners
  • Date: August 14, 2025
  • Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm PT
  • Format: Teams video conference (a link will be available shortly before the session) Please visit www.gov.bc.ca/swiyadockmanagement 

Self-register your dock today to potentially get a fast track tenure and receive an invite to the townhall:  https://submit.digital.gov.bc.ca/app/form/submit?f=e8861b99-2c49-42e3-b7a5-9edaf5e3ae3d 

We have received some questions and have forwarded them on to the Ministry. Please email ssDMP@gov.bc.ca and cc us if you have any additional questions in advance.

  1. Boathouses: When will boathouses be fast-tracked?
  2. Derelict Docks: When will derelict dock owners be notified?
  3. New Docks: When will new dock guidelines be published? Process and timelines?
  4. Lake Dock Owners: When can they self-register?
  5. Other Jurisdictions: Dock owners around BC are waiting for clarification.
  6. Floats: The LoO refers to “one” float. Many docks have more than one float. Given that grandfathering applies, regardless of configuration, it would save a lot of administration if you amended that to a single ramp. Can/will you do that? 
  7. Accessibility: What support is available for registrants that require assistance?
  8. New Registrants: Will those who register this week receive an invitation?
  9. Deadline: Is there a deadline to send in the paperwork for the fast-track process?

20 Year Dock License Issued!

One of our members has notified us they have received their 20 year tenure. Congratulations to them and their family! The recipient took thirty minutes to complete the forms, took photographs and had their insurance broker sign the form. Payment was made to Front Counter via credit card and the license was received a week later.

“The elimination of the environmental and archeological complexity and expense simplified this entire process. I am very pleased with this new streamlined procedure.” - R.M.

Another topic WPC is exploring is Land Use Planning: How will Land Use Planning affect this process? When will WPC receive a reply to our letter? (WPC Land Use Planning Engagement Letter.pdf) 

See you at the townhall and thank you for your continued support!