2018 Fundy National Park Announcement / Federal Infrastructure Investment Program / Grand total investment: $2M
Backgrounder
Fundy National Park
Located in New Brunswick on Canada’s Atlantic Coast, Fundy National Park encompasses 20 kilometres of dramatic shoreline along the Bay of Fundy, famous for having the world’s highest tides. Twice a day, up to 12 metres of water or more rush in and out, roughly equivalent to the height of a three story building. For visitors, this means exceptional sightseeing and unforgettable kayaking, not to mention a unique chance to explore the sea floor at low tide. More than 100 kilometres of hiking and biking trails ribbon through 206 square kilometres of Acadian forest, leading to thundering waterfalls, freshwater lakes, and scenic river valleys.
Federal Infrastructure Project Funding
List of projects:
Project name: Chignecto Recreation Area Ride Centre
Estimated total: $714K
Project description: This project consisted of creating new hiking trails, as well as designing and constructing new mountain bike trails and a mountain bike ‘pump track’ in the Chignecto South. The mountain bike trails and pump track were constructed using International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) design principles. The pump track consists of a circuit of banked turns and features designed to be ridden completely by cycle riders "pumping" – which is a momentum of up and down body movements. These trails will introduce new ways to connect with nature at Fundy National Park, providing a whole new experience for visitors. This project has just been completed, in time for visitors to enjoy during the 2018 operational season.
Project name: Improvements to Point Wolfe Stormwater System and Bank Stabilization
Estimated total: $865K
Project description: Currently underway, this project will improve and upgrade the Point Wolfe Stormwater System to significantly reduce the erosion caused by water overflow, while helping to improve bank stabilization. Reducing this erosion will help to protect critical habitat for endangered Atlantic salmon and will also improve visitor experience by addressing surface water issues that impact campsites. The project will be completed in June 2018.
Project name: Bennett Brook Culvert Project
Estimated total: $463K
Project description: This project will upgrade and improve the Bennett Brook Culvert on Highway 114 which will enhance fish passage and improve ecosystem health of Bennett Brook and the surrounding flora. It will also improve the condition of the highway which will ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for the driving public. This project is expected to begin later this year.
Previously Completed Federal Infrastructure Projects
Project Name: Chignecto South Upgrades
Project description: This project consisted of decommissioning an existing deteriorated service building and replacing it with a new Pavilion, which will be purposed as a visitor activity building. Additionally, campsite loops and campground roads that were no longer in service in Chignecto South area were redeveloped to create a hub for biking and hiking trails. This project will ensure a positive visitor experience, helping Canadians to connect with nature.
Project Name: Upgrading of Kitchen Shelters and Service Buildings
Project description: As part of this project, four campground service buildings and four campground kitchen shelters were replaced. The existing structures had reached the end of their lifespan, so new ones were erected in order to continue meeting visitor needs.
Project name: Replacement of the Bay of Fundy Saltwater Pool
Project description: This all-natural gem, which uses water pumped in from the Bay of Fundy, was beyond its useful life and was therefore in need of replacement, as the existing pool was built in 1949. The new pool area now provides for a wonderful ‘Bay of Fundy Saltwater’ experience and this popular visitor experience has been expanded with the addition of a splash pad for younger children to enjoy.
Project name: Completion of the Shoreline Protection Project and Boardwalk
Project description: Announced in the fall of 2017, this project added armoured stone and rip rap along the shoreline adjacent to Highway 114 at the southeast entrance to Fundy National Park. These materials were put in place as a safety measure and to prevent erosion due to frequent storm events caused by climate change. This portion of the highway links the Village of Alma to Fundy National Park and is an important access point for visitors in the region. Additionally, as part of this project, visitors can now walk along the new, longer boardwalk along the Bay of Fundy and watch the rise and fall of the spectacular tides, while watching the fishing boats from a near and safe distance from the wharf.
* Please note that the sum of individual project values may not equal the grand total indicated at the top of this document due to standard rounding errors.
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