Parks Canada Infrastructure Investments for the Gaspésie Region – 2016 Total investments*: $33.1 M
Backgrounder
Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site
The Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site commemorates the last naval battle of the Seven Years’ War in North American waters. The interpretation centre lets you relive the last naval combat between France and Great Britain for possession of North America and admire the last remains of the shipwrecked Machault, which had been underwater for more than 200 years. This 26-gun military sailing vessel, charged with protecting French merchant ships against the English, is one of only three French frigates from the 18th century discovered to date in the world. The exhibit allows visitors to enter the tween deck and the meeting room to get a glimpse of life aboard the ship. What was the precious cargo destined for New France? It’s a mystery…
List of projects:
Project name: Upgrading of the Mechanical Systems
Budget: $1.2 M
Project description: The purpose of this project is to upgrade the interpretation centre’s mechanical systems (heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, fire protection system and the building’s water supply system).
Forillon National Park
Located at the extreme northeast end of the Gaspé Peninsula, Forillon National Park is a mountainous peninsula that borders on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Gaspé. The park protects a remarkable biodiversity. Its boreal forest is home to a diversified array of easily-observable wildlife. Its steep cliffs are home to thousands of marine birds and several colonies of seals live on its shores. Its grandiose landscapes and rocks tell part of the planet’s fascinating history. The territory is composed of four large ecosystems: aquatic, coastal, marine and forest. For thousands of years, men and women have inhabited the Forillon Peninsula: Mi’kmaq, fishers, cod merchants, whale hunters, lighthouse keepers, etc. Forillon National Park tells their fascinating stories!
List of projects:
Project name: Inspection and Reconstruction of the Wastewater Treatment Systems
Budget: $513 K
Project description: Inspection of Forillon Park's main wastewater treatment systems, replacement of the Des-Rosiers campsite dumping station and the design of a new wastewater treatment system to service a future services building at the park's entrance.
Project name: Reconstruction and Upgrading of the Interpretation Centre
Budget: $7.2 M
Project description: The interpretation centre located in the northern sector will be renovated. Improvements will be made to the building’s configuration in order to optimize the services at the visitor centre and to enhance the service offer to visitors.
Project name: Restoration of the Heritage Infrastructures Used by Visitors
Budget: $2.4 M
Project description: The project involves the reconstruction and restoration of 13 heritage infrastructures in the Grande-Grave sector. These infrastructures, used by visitors, are at the core of the cultural, historical and natural activities offered.
Project name: Rehabilitation of the Paved Roads
Budget: $4.7 M
Project description: This project involves resurfacing and repairing the roadway in the South sector and the Cap-Bon-Ami Road, as well as the Penouille and Cap-Bon-Ami parking lots.
Project name: Reconstruction of the Operational Centre
Budget: $10.4 M
Project description: The project involves the reconstruction of the Forillon National Park operational complex, the design of a new layout to improve operational and energy efficiency and to provide improved and secure access, and the demolition or disposal of residual buildings.
Project name: Reconstruction in Cap-des-Rosier Harbour – Phase 2
Budget: $6.6 M
Project description: Second phase of the major reconstruction work in Cap-des-Rosiers Harbour, including dredging of the harbour, reconstruction of the piers, the lighting system and sidewalks, reconstruction of the access roads and picnic shelters, construction of a floating pontoon and boardwalk providing easier access for visitors.
*It should be noted that the value amount for each project does not necessarily correspond to the general total indicated at the top of this document given the rounding off errors.
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