Investments will go towards rehabilitating the Belle-Vue Marina and municipal wharf
Saint-Félicien, Quebec, August 4, 2013 –Residents and tourists alike will benefit from improvements to the Belle-Vue Marina and Saint-Félicien municipal wharf, thanks to joint funding announced today by the governments of Canada and Quebec.
"I am proud of this wonderful project, which will make the marina and municipal wharf safer for the community, improve access to the Ashuapmushuan River, and promote tourism and economic prosperity in the region,"
said the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs. "Our Government is proud to invest in infrastructure projects, such as this one, as we focus on job creation, growth and building strong and prosperous communities across Canada."
"Our Government is pleased to contribute to the site-wide upgrade of the Belle-Vue Marina and Saint-Félicien's municipal wharf on the shore of Ashuapmushuan River, in an effort to make them safer and more accessible to citizens and organizations from the area. Thanks to these improvements, the City of Saint-Félicien will be able to offer new recreational spaces to citizens and visitors, in addition to ensuring their long life, job creation and making the municipality an even better place for all,"
added Member of the National Assembly Denis Trottier.
There are two components to this project, both of which will reinforce public access points on the Ashuapmushuan River. The redevelopment of Belle-Vue Marina will improve safety by reinforcing the river banks and rehabilitating the boat access ramp and quays. In addition, a new service building and recreational areas will be constructed and beacons will be installed. The rehabilitation of the Saint-Félicien municipal wharf, which will give citizens access to the river, will involve reinforcing 135 metres of the retaining wall and replacing the wharf apron to combat soil erosion.
Under the Major Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund, the Government of Canada is setting aside up to one-third of the total eligible costs of the project, to a maximum contribution of $1.76 million. The total eligible cost of the project is $5.28 million. The Government of Quebec will contribute $1.76 million and the City of Saint-Félicien will cover the remaining costs of $1.76 million. Federal funding is conditional on the project meeting all of the federal requirements under the Building Canada Fund, including the signing of a contribution agreement with the Government of Quebec.
Canada's Economic Action Plan 2013 is delivering a new Building Canada Plan to build roads, bridges, subways, commuter rail, and other public infrastructure in cooperation with provinces, territories, and municipalities. Thanks to the Government of Canada's leadership and our strong economic and financial fundamentals, the Canadian economy has recovered from the global recession better than most other industrialized countries. Canada has been a leader among G-7 countries throughout the recovery with more than 1 million net new jobs created since July 2009. The New Building Canada Plan, combined with other federal infrastructure investments, supports Canada's infrastructure advantage, a key enabler of economic growth and job creation.
The Quebec government's contribution to this project is being made under the 2013-2023 Quebec Infrastructure Plan unveiled in April. This 10-year plan provides for a total investment of $8.1 billion under the municipal infrastructure component. It will have a major economic impact on Quebec, creating or maintaining on average nearly 60,000 jobs a year. This plan signals a shift in investment in and management of public infrastructure. This new method will enable the province to assess needs prospectively in keeping with Quebecers' priorities, measure associated costs and make informed choices.
For additional information about federal investments in infrastructure and to stay up to date with Web feeds, visit Infrastructure Canada.
For more information on the Quebec infrastructure plan, visit Programme d'infrastructures Québec-Municipalités (available only in French).
For further information on Canada's Economic Action Plan, visit Canada's Economic Action Plan.
Aussi disponible en français sur le site d'Infrastructure Canada.
Marie-Josée Paquette (Disponible en français)
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
613-943-1838
Marie-Eve Imonti
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy
514-873-2622
Patrick-André Lavoie
Political Assistant
Office of the MNA for the riding of Roberval
418-671-3168
Caroline St-Pierre
Communications Directorate
Department of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy
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Infrastructure Canada
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