Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island - The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing in a major repair project at Stanley Bridge Harbour. This investment is part of the regular program funding for small craft harbours in 2014-2015.
The harbour project will consist of realigning the breakwater in order to expand the basin area and increase the berthing capacity. This work will be undertaken over two years. The tendering process is planned for early fall with the actual construction work expected to begin in late fall.
Quick Facts
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada undertakes projects in cooperation with the local harbour authorities that manage and operate the facilities for local users.
- Economic Action Plan 2014 provided $40 million in additional funding over two years for repair, construction and maintenance projects at Canada’s small craft harbours.
- The Small Craft Harbours Program is responsible for over 1000 small craft harbours across Canada.
- Small craft harbours support nearly 90% of all fishing landings in Canada. In 2012, the landed value of Prince Edward Island fisheries was over $143 million.
Quotes
“Stanley Bridge Harbour is homeport to approximately 21 vessels and supports fisheries such as lobster, herring, crab and mackerel. The work announced today will help ensure that this harbour can continue to support the commercial fisheries, harbour users and the local community into the future.”
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Associated Links
Small Craft Harbours
Minister Shea announces an important investment at Tignish Harbour (May 21, 2014)
Photo captions: The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and representatives of Stanley Bridge Harbour Authority pose for a picture following the announcement of a project at the harbour. From left to right, Phyllis Carr, vice-president; Minister Shea and Owen Simpson, chair. The project at Stanley Bridge will consist of the realignment of a breakwater to increase berthing capacity.
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Contacts
Sophie Doucet
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
