May 22, 2015 - Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador
Senator Fabian Manning, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced that the Government of Canada will invest more than $9 million over the next two years in seven small craft harbours on the Burin Peninsula and in southwestern Newfoundland.
These harbour improvement projects will provide a safer and more efficient working environment for harbour users and local fishermen. The projects are as follows:
- Burgeo – reconstruction of the marginal wharf, which will ensure safe and efficient harbour operations.
- Burin – construction of an extension to the marginal wharf. Completion of this work will increase berthage in the harbour and improve safety at this busy facility.
- Channel (Port aux Basques) – upland improvements will be made which will ensure continued safe harbour operations.
- Fortune – reconstruction of a significant portion of the wharf adjacent to the fish plant. Completion of this work will ensure a safe offloading area for fish harvesters.
- Lawn – dredging of the inner basin and construction of floating wharves. Completion of this work will increase capacity at this harbour and ensure that fish harvesters have safe berthing facilities within the harbour basin.
- Ramea – completion of the reconstruction of the wharf. When the project is finished, fish harvesters and other harbour users on this remote island will have safe and reliable berthing facilities.
- St. David’s (Crabbe’s River) – reconstruction of the main wharf. Completion of this work will reinstate berthage that was unavailable and ensure safe and efficient harbour operations.
“For generations, hard-working Canadian men and women have made their livelihood from our waters. Our Government knows the important role that suitable infrastructure plays in ensuring fishermen may operate efficiently. Today’s announcement is part of our ongoing commitment to support safety and security, our local economies and foster job creation.”
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
“Our Government believes in protecting the way of life of hardworking communities like Burin. Since forming Government, we have invested over $1 billion in Small Craft Harbours. Our investments have created jobs in coastal communities and ensured an efficient, safe work environment for our fishermen. We will continue to stand up for the interests of our fishermen.”
Senator Fabian Manning
“Communities up and down the coast depend on good harbours with safe wharves and breakwaters in order to earn a living. I am very pleased that the federal government recognizes that harbours are important too. Our harbour in Burin, and the harbours of other communities will benefit from today’s announcement.”
Morris Fudge, President, Harbour Authority of Burin
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Photo caption: Senator Fabian Manning, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced that the Government of Canada will invest more than $9 million over the next two years in seven small craft harbours on the Burin Peninsula and in southwestern Newfoundland.
Frank Stanek
Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ottawa
613-990-7537
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