Government of Canada announces a major investment at the Port of Trois-Rivières

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Financing will enable the Port to increase its productivity and continue to grow

June 28, 2015 - Trois-Rivières, Quebec

The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, was accompanied today by Mr. Cléo Marchand, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Trois-Rivières Port Authority (TRPA), and by Mr. Gaétan Boivin, President and CEO of the TRPA, to announce a major investment to improve the Port of Trois-Rivières.

The project includes the reconstruction of Pier 13, the construction of a new roll-on / roll-off ramp at Pier 10 and the construction of enclosed storage facilities at Pier 19, hangars 24 and 25. These improvements represent a 40 per cent increase in outdoor dock storage space, while the enclosed storage capacity for solid bulk will be expanded by 65,000 metric tonnes by the fall of 2016. Companies using the Port have been awaiting these new additions, which will allow them to develop their operations and accommodate their clients’ growth. The construction of this new multipurpose terminal is expected to generate more than 300 direct and indirect jobs, while the operation of the terminal will result in approximately 70 jobs.

Quick Facts

The Port of Trois-Rivières, one of the largest in Quebec and Eastern Canada, handles approximately 55,000 trucks, 11,000 freight cars, and 240 ships per year from around 100 ports in over 40 countries on all continents. It handles nearly 4 million metric tonnes of traffic every year.
The Government of Canada is committing up to 50 per cent of the total eligible costs to a maximum of $16.27 million from the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund. This funding is conditional on the project meeting applicable federal eligibility requirements and the signing of a contribution agreement.
The Trois-Rivières Port Authority will be responsible for the balance of the project funding estimated at $16.82 million. Additionally, the private sector is expected to contribute nearly $15 million for the purchase of new equipment at the terminal.
The $2.1 billion Gateways and Border Crossings Fund has been established to improve the flow of goods and people between Canada and the rest of the world and supports the Government of Canada's three Gateway initiatives (Asia-Pacific, Atlantic, and Continental Gateways).

Quotes

“Our government’s support for public infrastructure has never been stronger. We are committed to investing in priority infrastructure projects that focus on creating jobs and promoting long-term prosperity across Canada. Enhancing the Port of Trois-Rivières’ capacity and efficiency will encourage economic growth for businesses and residents in the region and greatly contribute to the global competitiveness of the nation as a whole.”
The Honourable Denis Lebel
Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

"This investment will enable the Port to open a new multifunctional terminal, a project worth approximately $33.09 million, thanks to the transformation of Pier 13 and the addition of storage space. The terminal, strategically located at the heart of the Port's facilities, will increase economic activity for the country and for the region. The new facilities will be able to accommodate multiple projects and all types of cargo: solid and liquid bulk, general and oversized cargo, and semi-trailer transport in support of national and international trade."
Mr. Gaétan Boivin,
President and CEO of the Trois-Rivières Port Authority (TRPA)

"By efficiently combining maritime and surface transportation and maximizing the capacity of current facilities with those that will be built, this terminal will support the development of regional businesses with respect to domestic or international transport operations for solid or liquid bulk or for general or oversized cargo. In fact, it is this flexibility that will ensure its sustainability."
Mr. Cléo Marchand
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Trois-Rivières Port Authority (TRPA)

Associated Document

Backgrounder: Building a Multi-Purpose Terminal

Contacts

Zach Segal
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Lisa Raitt
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613-991-0700

Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055

François Jacob
Director of Communications
Port of Trois-Rivières
819-668-7316

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