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THORNBURY – The Honourable Paul Bonwick, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills and Member of Parliament for Simcoe--Grey, announced today on behalf of the Honourable Geoff Regan, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, that the federal government will invest approximately $50K in 2004/05 towards safety-related repairs at the Small Craft Harbours facility in Thornbury, Ontario.
"The harbour is of great importance to the community in Thornbury," said Mr. Bonwick. "The completion of the repair work will provide a safe marina and encourage tourism for the municipality."
This federal funding will allow the Town to carry out its proposed 2004 program for refloating a portion of the harbour docking system. It is anticipated that the work will begin this spring and be completed prior to the boating season.
This project is being undertaken by the Small Craft Harbours Program in Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Lawrence Swift
Communications Manager
Central and Arctic Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Sarnia, Ontario
(519) 383-1804 |
Duane G. Blanchard
Regional Director, Small Craft Harbours
Central and Arctic Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Burlington, Ontario
(905) 639-4330 |
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