John Williamson, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest, yesterday announced that the Government of Canada is undertaking engineering work at Blacks Harbour. This is part of an additional $400,000 investment in projects at small craft harbours in New Brunswick in 2013-2014.
The work at Blacks Harbour consists of completing engineering designs for a future project at the harbour.
The funding for Blacks Harbour is in addition to the $8.7 million announced for projects at small craft harbours in New Brunswick in 2013-14, which includes 21 major harbour projects.
“ Our Government understands the importance of investing in small craft harbours, which are vital to coastal communities, ” said Minister Shea . “ Projects at small craft harbours ensure that these facilities continue to meet the needs of the commercial fishing industry and stimulate local economies. ”
“ The investment in Blacks Harbour, a harbour that is important to both the local commercial fishing and aquaculture industries, is part of a larger federal investment in New Brunswick’s small craft harbours ,” said MP Williamson. “ This Government is making sure that harbours are in good condition to support the fishing industry and harbour users into the future. ”
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada, January 21, 2014