September 16, 2014 - St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today that the Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic will construct 45 new helicopter landing pads over the next three years along the coast of Labrador. The landing pads will help ensure safe access for CCG staff and provide faster year-round accessibility to land-based marine navigational aids in remote areas.
The helicopter landing pads will be constructed of concrete, marine grade pressure treated timber, or gravel, depending on the terrain at each site. Construction crews will operate from the CCGS George R. Pearkes with Coast Guard helicopter assistance. The total cost of the project is $4.6 million.
The Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic is responsible for ensuring that its network of aids to navigation is reliable, accessible, safe and efficient for mariners.
“Our Government is committed to ensuring safe and navigable waters in Canada for commercial and recreational fishermen, shippers and mariners. This investment in Canadian Coast Guard infrastructure is important since it will improve safety and give better access for technical crews who have to service navigational aids in remote areas of the Labrador coast.” - Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
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Contacts
Media Inquiries
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador Region
709-772-3375
media.nl@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Sophie Doucet
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
More information about the Canadian Coast Guard.
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