The Fundy Trail Authority Inc. targets spring of 2018 for completion
June 25, 2014 – Salmon River, NB – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and the Honourable David Alward, Premier of New Brunswick, today joined federal and provincial government representatives and Fundy Trail Authority officials to announce a joint contribution of
$22.8 million to support the completion of the Fundy Trail Parkway.
Participants in today’s announcement included Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John; the Honourable Trevor Holder, Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture; the Honourable Bruce Northrup, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General; and Harley Tingley, President, Fundy Trail Development Authority Inc.
The project will provide funding to complete the remaining 14 kilometre section of the Fundy Trail Parkway, from Parking Lot 11 to a proposed east entry kiosk in the McCumber Brook area. The completion of the Trail will link the Parkway to a provincial access road providing strategic connections to Fundy National Park and Sussex.
The federal government and the Province of New Brunswick are each contributing $11.4 million to the project through various programs.
Quick Facts:
• The completion of the Fundy Trail Parkway, will showcase the rugged Bay of Fundy coastline and attract tourists to the region in all four seasons – with easier access to snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing through the winter months.
• This multi-season, coastal access network will translate into more tourism dollars spent here in the region. It is estimated that upon completion, this multi-use Parkway will generate between $32 and $37 million in annual tourism spending.
• The Fundy Trail Authority Inc. is targeting spring 2018 for completion.
• The Fundy Trail Parkway is an important travel motivator for the province and is recognized internationally as one of New Brunswick’s top ten tourism attractions.
Quotes:
“Home to Fundy National Park, Cape Enrage and the Hopewell Rocks, the Bay of Fundy is one of Canada’s premiere tourism destinations. Our Government is pleased to support the completion of the Fundy Trail Parkway, a major sustainable tourism product and international attraction that contributes significantly to the local economy. Our investment will increase tourism in the region, create jobs and generate economic growth in surrounding communities.”
- The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
“Completing the Fundy Trail Parkway has been a key part of our government’s plan to create jobs and build a stronger tourism industry in New Brunswick communities since day one. Our government’s landmark investment will provide the foundation of new growth and employment for generations, and help visitors experience the Bay of Fundy like never before by connecting destinations from St. Martins to Alma.”
- The Honourable David Alward, Premier of New Brunswick
“The $22,800,000 funding announcement today for the completion of the Fundy Trail Parkway, allows for a sustainable tourism, “Must See World Class Signature Destination”, while completing the missing link between Bay of Fundy Four Top Natural Attractions.”
- Harley Tingley, President, Fundy Trail Development Authority
Associated Links:
• www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca
• www.actionplan.gc.ca
• www.fundytrailparkway.com
Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Rob Moore
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Ann Kenney
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-452-3687
Bruce MacFarlane
Communications
Economic Development
506-453-8607
Harley Tingley
President
Fundy Trail Authority Inc.
506-216-0461
