November 13, 2014 - Vermilion Bay, Ontario
On behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Natural Resources and the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, and Member of Parliament for Kenora announced today the completion of a harbour improvement project at Vermilion Bay Harbour.
The enhancements at Vermilion Bay included replacing the concrete deck of the wharf, launch ramp and approach, and removing the existing timber curb and installing a steel pipe curb. The work, valued at approximately $215,000, was completed by Signature Contractors in late October 2014.
Funding for this project is part of the Government of Canada’s 2014/2015 investment of approximately $110 million in repair, construction, maintenance and dredging projects at small craft harbours across Canada. Since 2007, the Harper Government has invested over $1 billion nationwide, with more than $46 million going directly to harbours in Ontario.
Photo caption: The Honorable Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, announced today the completion of a harbour improvement project at Vermilion Bay Harbour.
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Frank Stanek
Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-990-7537
Sophie Doucet
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
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