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Protecting the Environment

The construction of the four-lane Trans-Canada Highway is being completed with respect for the environment and for wildlife.

The 98 kilometres of the four-lane Trans-Canada Highway between Grand Falls and Woodstock run through and near ecologically sensitive areas. Special attention must be paid to these zones during the design and construction phases and also during the operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of this section of the Trans-Canada Highway.

A $1.8 million compensation reserve fund for the deterioration, destruction, or disturbance of fish habitat has been established to minimize the environmental impact of the construction.

As part of this effort, 8.4 hectares (20.7 acres) of fish habitat will be improved to compensate for the 2.8 hectares (6.9 acres) of fish habitat that will be damaged or destroyed during the construction of the highway.

The New Brunswick Department of Transportation is seeking proposals from groups or organizations interested in undertaking a fish habitat enhancement project.

Interested groups should complete the Request for Proposals for Community Group-based Fish Habitat Enhancement Projects for the Trans-Canada Highway Project.

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