No. A006/05
For release - June 16, 2005
DALHOUSIE, NB — Jean-Claude D'Amours, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, on behalf of Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre, announced today that work to repair and stabilize about 535 metres of shoreline embankment in the East Bay section of the Port of Dalhousie, in New Brunswick has been completed. L.C.L. Excavation Inc. of Charlo, NB carried out the work.
The project, worth $961,390 consisted of putting in place a protective wall, including the placement of armour stone along about 535 meters of shoreline in the East Bay section of the port to prevent erosion and loss of infill material into the Bay of Chaleur. Erosion of this section of the shoreline embankment was mainly due to high tides and storms in the summer of 2003.
"The completion of this project demonstrates the Government of Canada's commitment to maintaining the Port of Dalhousie in a safe operating condition," said Mr. D'Amours.
Transport Canada owns and operates the Port of Dalhousie. Until the port is transferred to local interests, under the Ports Divestiture Program announced as part of the National Marine Policy in 1995, Transport Canada will continue to undertake safety related maintenance work at the port.
"Transport Canada is committed to the transfer of the Port of Dalhousie to local management," said Minister Lapierre. "Meanwhile, as owners of the port facilities, Transport Canada will continue to undertake work to maintain the port in a safe operating condition".
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