Infrastructure Upgrades at Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf Will Improve Safety and Sustainability
News release
August 14, 2018 – Shediac, NB – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Investing in tourism infrastructure projects in communities throughout Atlantic Canada is essential to growing this important economic sector for Canadians. By investing in our tourism sector, we attract new visitors, grow businesses and create new ones, generating economic growth for the middle class. Today, the governments of Canada and New Brunswick announced more than $3.6 million to the Pointe-du-Chêne Harbour Authority for infrastructure repairs to the popular wharf.
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Beauséjour, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), along with Victor Boudreau, MLA for Shediac-Beaubassin-Cap-Pele, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Fraser, New Brunswick Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, joined Pointe-du-Chêne Harbour Authority officials to make the announcement.
The project includes an environmental assessment, repairs to the existing front concrete wall, reconstruction of the existing boat slipways, the inner harbour and south walls, as well as the restoration of the south shoreline behind the wharf’s bait sheds.
The Government of Canada is contributing $1,844,775 to this initiative through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund, and the Province of New Brunswick is providing matching funding of $1,844,775 through the Regional Development Corporation. The Pointe-du-Chêne Harbour Authority is investing $409,950.
These investments build on commitments made by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces to drive economic growth in the region through the Atlantic Growth Strategy by helping the region’s tourism industry attract more visitors and create new jobs across the region. This bold new approach is in line with Canada’s Tourism Vision, which seeks to make Canada a top-ten global tourism destination by 2025.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is committed to developing prosperous communities and supporting vital tourism community infrastructure. We are pleased to support projects like the Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf -- infrastructure improvements that will contribute to the economic growth and sustainability of this entire region.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“The Shediac area attracts nearly a million visitors annually, many of whom include a visit to the Pointe-du-Chêne wharf. I’m pleased that the Government of Canada, through ACOA, is investing in important improvements and upgrades to the wharf that will build on the current tourism infrastructure in the Shediac area, enhancing this popular destination and bringing increased economic benefits for years to come.”
- The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Beauséjour
“Your government understands the importance of making investments that have a positive impact on job creation and economic development in the province. Your government’s investment in the Pointe-du-Chêne wharf project will ensure this important infrastructure is here to serve the community for many years to come.''
- Victor Boudreau, MLA for Shediac-Beaubassin-Cap-Pelé on behalf of the Honourable Bill Fraser, New Brunswick Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation
“The Pointe-du-Chêne Harbour Authority is very pleased that the two levels of government have agreed to help fund some urgent work so that we can continue to offer a safe facility for the many visitors we receive each summer. We want to recognize the cooperation offered by the officials of the agencies involved; they understood the tremendous importance the wharf and related facilities is for tourism in New Brunswick. We also want to thank Minister LeBlanc and MLA Boudreau for providing important support for these projects.”
- Don Boudreau, President, Pointe-du-Chêne Harbour Authority
Contacts
Jennifer Houle
Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-261-5534
Bruce MacFarlane
Communications
Regional Development Corporation
506-444-4377
Don Boudreau
President
Pointe-du-Chêne Harbour Authority
506-312-0776