The Government of Canada Announces Repairs to Graham’s Pond Harbour
News release
June 22, 2018
Gaspereaux, PEI - Today the Government of Canada announced repairs to Graham’s Pond Harbour that will improve services and benefit the local economy in the community of Gaspereaux. Coastal communities across Canada are supported by small craft harbours that provide the commercial fishing industry with safe and accessible facilities. With approximately 44,000 Canadians employed in this sector, the Government of Canada is making investments to renew its network of small craft harbours and work with municipalities and other stakeholders where investments and divestitures can enhance local communities.
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri‑Food and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, informed the community that the reconstruction of the north and south breakwaters, as well as repairs to the wharf–including a new deck–will begin in the fall of 2018. Work on the wharf will be completed by spring 2019 while work on the breakwaters will begin in early 2019.
Breakwater reconstruction will provide protection to the entire harbour through the reduction of wave impact on berthage and harbour infrastructure. Wharf repairs will seek to extend the life of the existing structure and improve services to the harbour users.
Graham’s Pond Harbour sees over $4 million annually in landings for lobster, snow crab, mackerel, herring, silversides, scallop and tuna. It is home to 64 commercial, transient, and recreational vessels, and also supports several buying stations, product storage and bait distribution.
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“I'm pleased to see that work will begin soon on these critical repairs to Graham’s Pond Harbour. This investment helps not just the commercial fishing industry, but the riding of Cardigan as a whole. I am proud of the work being done to improve harbour services, promoting inclusive growth in order to build a stronger community. The reconstruction of these breakwaters will not only improve safety and maintain the infrastructure that is essential to the region, but will also stimulate job opportunities that will benefit fishers and support our local communities.”
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, PEI
“Investments that help improve communities are a priority for our Government. When we invest in the community, Canadians and the Canadian economy benefit. Small Craft Harbour investments demonstrate the federal government’s commitment to local economies. We are proud of the work that will be done to improve Graham’s Pond Harbour and support the fishing industry—a key economic sector that helps support coastal communities across the country.”
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
Quick facts
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The Government of Canada is investing $250 million over two years to renew its network of small craft harbours and work with municipalities and other stakeholders to enhance local communities, economies and foster job creation.
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This is in addition to $100 million that will be invested in 2018-19 for repairs, maintenance, construction, and dredging at core commercial fishing harbours across Canada.
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The mandate of the Small Craft Harbours Program is to keep harbours critical to the commercial fishing industry open and in good repair.
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Small Craft Harbours provide critical support to the commercial fishing industry, which had landings valued at almost $3.4 billion in 2016.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada supports more than 1,000 harbours across Canada with more than 5,000 volunteers from harbour authorities.
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Harbour restoration projects are undertaken in co-operation with the local harbour authorities that manage and operate facilities for local users.
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Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
vincent.hughes@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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