Mitchell Announces Rehabilitation of the Port Loring Harbour Facility

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PORT LORING -- Parry Sound-Muskoka MP, the Honourable Andy Mitchell, announced today, on behalf of Geoff Regan, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, that the federal government will invest in the reconstruction of the Port Loring harbour facility in Ontario. This project is part of a transfer agreement with the Local Services Board of Loring, Port Loring and District. "The Local Services Board's dedication to maintain a public harbour facility will enable the local community to benefit economically and socially from the harbour," said Mr. Mitchell. "The transfer will ensure that the Local Services Board is able to continue with this focus for years to come." The timber crib and span wharf that was located on Wilson Lake in Port Loring, had been slowly deteriorating and was recently demolished in the interest of public safety. The current work will involve the construction of a small concrete head block as well as the construction and installation of floating docks. The docks will provide the same berthing capacity as the recently demolished wharf. It is expected that work will begin this summer. This project is being undertaken by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbours Branch, under the Recreational Harbour Divestiture Program. Once the work is completed, it is anticipated that the harbour facility will be transferred to the Local Services Board of Loring, Port Loring and District. -30- For more information: Theresa Nichols Communications Officer Central and Arctic Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada (519) 383-1804 Mark Ladan Special Assistant Communications Office of the Honourable Andy Mitchell (613) 996-3434

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Mitchell Announces Rehabilitation of the Port Loring Harbour Facility

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