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CAPE ST. MARYS, N.S. - Fish harvesters in Cape St. Marys will be able to
load traps and safely prepare for the November lobster fishery in southwestern Nova
Scotia, thanks to an emergency dredging project announced today by the Government
of Canada.
Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore--St. Margaret’s, announced
on behalf of the Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, that
the federal government will provide $150,000 to undertake emergency dredging at
Cape St. Marys harbour.
"Fish harvesters must have enough water in the harbour basin to safely navigate
and work," said Mr. Keddy. "That is why we’re taking swift action to dredge at Cape
St. Marys to ensure the harbour is ready in time for the opening of the fall lobster
season."
The basin at Cape St. Marys has infilled to the point that there is not sufficient
water for vessels to navigate safely when empty, much less when loaded down with
lobster traps. An area alongside the wharf will be dredged to ensure fish harvesters
are able to load traps for the lobster season. Work will start as soon as possible.
This project will be implemented by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans as
part of its Small Craft Harbours Program in cooperation with the Harbour Authorities
which manage and operate the facilities for local users. Close cooperation with
clients allows the federal government to continue to provide an operable system
of harbours and facilities throughout Canada in support of commercial fishers.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Communications Branch
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
902-426-3550 |
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NR-HQ-07-54E |
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