August 1, 2015
MONCTON, New Brunswick - The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today an investment to improve safety and working conditions for fishermen at Naufrage Harbour, Prince Edward Island.
This funding will be used to replace a section of an existing deteriorated wharf with a new structure, repair the entrance breakwater and carry out maintenance dredging of the channel.
Since 2006, the Government of Canada has provided an unprecedented level of funding to support investments in public infrastructure across the country. Last fall, Prime Minister Harper announced an additional investment of $5.8 billion over the next two years to build and renew infrastructure across the country to support Canadian heritage, First Nations education, defence, borders, research, small craft harbours, transportation and search and rescue. As part of this funding, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard will receive a total of approximately $551 million. This includes $288 million for harbour improvements at small craft harbours.
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Gerard Steele, President of the Naufrage Harbour Authority
Small Craft Harbours
Minister Shea Announces Major Improvements for Fishing Harbour at Milligan's Shore
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For more information, contact:
Frank Stanek
Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-990-7537
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