Steilacoom ferry terminal reopens after remodeling; ceremony is Wednesday

Pierce County has reopened the Steilacoom ferry terminal after a major remodeling project closed it for nearly five months.

IF YOU GO

What: Ribbon-cutting for the Steilacoom ferry terminal.

When: 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Where: 56 Union Ave., Steilacoom.

Who: Speakers include Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy, County Councilman Dick Muri, David Jacobsen, ferry liaison for the Anderson Island Citizen Advisory Board, and Deb Wallace, airport and ferry manager for Pierce County Public Works and Utilities.

Contest: The winners of the 2012 ferry photo contest will be announced.

County officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, eight days after the renovated terminal reopened to the public.

Its has never looked better, said David Jacobsen, ferry liaison for the Anderson Island Citizens Advisory Board. Theyve done a beautiful job.

County officials say the project will reduce energy costs, make the building more comfortable and serviceable for customers, give employees more room and extend the life of the building.

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Steilacoom ferry terminal reopens after remodeling; ceremony is Wednesday