Park will add eight new sites
August 1, 2014 – Bouctouche, NB – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Thanks to support from the federal and provincial governments, the Town of Bouctouche can proceed with its plans to expand the municipality’s industrial park.
Senator Rose-May Poirier, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and the Honourable Claude Williams, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, joined Town of Bouctouche officials to make the announcement today.
The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund, is investing $400,000 in this project, while the Province of New Brunswick is also contributing $400,000. The Town of Bouctouche is providing $451,666.
The project involves the expansion of the Bouctouche Industrial Park to increase its capacity by eight sites. Work will involve site preparation and the extension of sewage and lighting services as well as the continuation of Industrial Street by approximately 800 metres.
Quick Facts:
- The Bouctouche Industrial Park is located on New Brunswick’s eastern shore. The park is located on Route 515.
- The Bouctouche Industrial Park, located in Bouctouche, New Brunswick is a hub of economic activity for the Town and Kent County. With 20 occupied lots serving a wide-range of SMEs, the Park is at full capacity.
- Bouctouche has a vibrant and expanding economy. Bouctouche is home to 200 businesses and employs some 1,800 people across a variety of sectors (not including the public service).
Quotes:
“Our Government believes that a strong, competitive economy is founded on hard work, partnerships and innovation. That is why we are pleased to partner with the Town of Bouctouche to support the expansion of the Bouctouche Industrial Park. Our investment will allow current businesses to expand and stimulate the local economy by attracting new businesses to the region.”
-Senator Rose-May Poirier, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
“The province of New Brunswick is pleased to be partnering with our federal counterparts to provide funding for infrastructure improvements which are so important to communities’ growth. Our government's investment in the expansion of the Bouctouche Industrial Park is an important part of our plan to create jobs and make life better for the people of New Brunswick.”
-The Hon. Claude Williams, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure on behalf of Hon. Paul Robichaud, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation
“It is clear that Bouctouche is open for business. This three way partnership between the federal Government, the Province of New Brunswick and the Town of Bouctouche allows for smaller communities such as Bouctouche to compete on a level playing field. Moreover, this expansion of the Bouctouche Industrial Park marries perfectly with the recently announced twinning of the Route 11 highway from Shédiac to Bouctouche. This is good news and welcome news for us here in Bouctouche.”
-Aldéo Saulnier, Mayor of Bouctouche
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Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Rob Moore
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Paul LeBlanc
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-452-3310
Bruce MacFarlane
Communications
Economic Development
506-453-8607
Aldéo Saulnier
Mayor of Bouctouche
506-743-7260
