Government of Canada Invests in Harbour Improvements on Nova Scotia's South Shore

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November 24, 2007
BRIDGEWATER - The Government of Canada continued its support for the work
of Nova Scotia's commercial fish harvesters today with the announcement of new investments
in safe and efficient harbour facilities.
Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore -- St. Margaret's, announced
on behalf of the Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, that
the federal government will provide more than $188,000 for projects at four harbours
in southern Nova Scotia.
"Engineering and planning projects like these are an investment in the future
of fish harvesters on Nova　Scotia's south shore," said Keddy. "These projects will
establish what each harbour needs and pave the way for future repair and construction
projects."
Overcrowding at Lower East Pubnico is creating concerns around operational
safety and efficiency. Advance engineering will take place over the coming months
for a future harbour development project to expand and improve the harbour for fish
harvesters.
Engineering work will also take place at West Dover to provide the necessary
information for a future project to reconstruct the wharf.
At West Green Harbour, engineering will be undertaken in preparation for
a future deck reconstruction project which will help ensure safe use of the wharf
over the long term.
At Jones Harbour, dredging took place in the basin area to allow vessels
safe access to and from the harbour. Repairs were also made to a portion of the
access road leading to the wharf that was washed out during a recent storm.
These projects will be implemented by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans
as part of its Small Craft Harbours Program in cooperation with the Harbour Authorities
which manage and operate the facilities for local users. Close cooperation with
clients allows the federal government to continue to provide an operable system
of harbours and facilities throughout Canada in support of commercial fishers.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Communications Branch
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Maritimes Region
902- 426-3550
CommEnquire@mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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