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QUÉBEC -- Canada’s New Government is investing an additional $375,000 for
maintenance and planning projects at three fishing harbours in Quebec.
"Fishing is essential to the economy of Quebec maritime communities," said
the Minister of Fisheris and Oceans, the Honourable Loyola Hearn. "Canada's New
Government is committed to supporting those communities and the fishers by providing
them with safer harbour facilities."
Projects will be carried out at the following three Quebec harbours:
At St-Georges-de-la-Malbaie, development of plans and specifications will
begin this year with a view to future work to strengthen the wharf with riprap and
install floating docks so that fishers once again have a suitable mooring surface.
At L’Anse-à-Valleau, part of the north wharf is collapsing and will be
demolished to provide users with safe harbour facilities. In addition, preparation
of plans and specifications for the rebuilding of the tip of the main breakwater
will begin.
In addition, the entrance to the basin at Cap-aux-Meules has been dredged
to give boats adequate water depth and safe access to the harbour.
This $375,000 investment, combined with projects previously announced this year,
brings the investment for Small Craft Harbours in Quebec to $6.95 million.
The work will be undertaken by Fisheries and Oceans Canada under the Small Craft
Harbours Program, in collaboration with the harbour authorities that manage and
operate facilities for the benefit of local users. This collaboration with clients
enables the government to continue to provide commercial fishers with an operable
system of harbours and harbour facilities throughout Canada.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Michel Plamondon
Communications Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada,
Québec, Quebec
418-648-5419
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