October 16, 2014 - Fermeuse, Newfoundland and Labrador
Senator Fabian Manning, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced an $18.4 million investment in improvement projects at small craft harbours in Newfoundland and Labrador.
This investment is supporting the following major projects:
- Harbour refurbishment at Bartlett’s Harbour involving reconstruction of the main wharf, basin dredging, and a new electrical service;
- Breakwater repairs at Blue Beach;
- Harbour improvements at Branch, to begin in 2015;
- Completion of wharf reconstruction projects at Brig Bay, Long Cove, and Port de Grave;
- Wharf reconstruction at Conche;
- Refurbishment of facilities on the north side at Cow Head, over two years;
- Completion of widening the access to the Ship Cove wharf at Burin;
- Completion of wharf reconstruction at Fermeuse;
- Floating wharf replacement at Francois and at Greenspond;
- Removal of a finger pier at Happy Adventure that will be replaced with a floating wharf;
- Electrical system installation at Valleyfield;
- Completion of wharf deck reconstruction at Hermitage;
- Continuation of harbour development at Mary’s Harbour that includes wharves, a launching ramp, and a small boat basin, over three years;
- Wharf reconstruction at Ramea to replace a cribwork wharf with a new treated timber structure;
- Shore protection improvements at St. David’s (Crabbe’s River) and Westport;
- Wharf extension at Twillingate (Shoal Tickle);
- Construction of a launching ramp at Bird Cove; and
- Maintenance dredging at Trout River.
This investment will also support a number of repair and redredging projects as well as technical studies that will be carried out at small craft harbours throughout the province this year.
Funding for these projects is part of the Government of Canada’s investment of approximately $106 million in repair, construction, maintenance and dredging projects at small craft harbours across Canada. This includes $66 million in regular program funding for the Small Craft Harbours Program in 2014-15 and an additional $40 million over two years, as announced in Economic Action Plan 2014.
“In Newfoundland and Labrador, where the fishing industry is part of the daily fabric of society, small craft harbours play a significant role. Our Government is pleased to invest in these facilities to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the commercial fishing industry and stimulate local economies. These investments are an important way our government supports coastal communities.”
The Honourable Fabian Manning, Senator
“The Government of Canada is proud to invest in Newfoundland and Labrador’s harbours and to ensure that fishermen and commercial harbour users have safe access and reliable facilities to carry out their daily activities. The funding announced today will maintain a network of safe and efficient harbours across Canada and contribute to continued economic growth and prosperity for Newfoundland and Labrador fishermen.”
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Photo caption: Senator Manning announces $18.4 million to maintain and improve fishing harbours in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Frank Stanek
Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ottawa
613-990-7537
Sophie Doucet
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
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