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VICTORIA — An inter-island passenger ferry between the Southern Gulf Islands and Sidney could be coming soon.

The Capital Regional District has issued a request for proposals, looking for a business case for a pilot project.

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“The results of the pilot project will be evaluated to determine if a multi-route passenger-only ferry service is viable and how it could be funded,” the request says.

The service could include Salt Spring Island, North Pender Island, South Pender Island, Mayne Island, Saturna Island, Galiano Island and Sidney.

However, the pilot project would include only a single route going to one destination, according to a feasibility study prepared by Marine Transit Consulting Group and KPFF Consulting Engineers.

All elements of the passenger-only ferry service would be undertaken by private operators under contract, it said. That could include a not-for-profit society or others.