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Released: 24 May, 2001

Eyking Announces Federal Investment Of $850,000 For Projects At Small Craft Harbours In Nova Scotia

May 25, 2001

SYDNEY Â- Mark Eyking, Member of Parliament for the constituency of Sydney-Victoria, announced today on behalf of the Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, that the Government of Canada will invest $850,000 in harbour improvements at three Nova Scotia fishing harbours.

"This $850,000 investment reflects the Government of CanadaÂ's commitment to providing safe and efficient harbours to enable commercial fishers to pursue their livelihood," said Mr. Eyking.

The project at Dingwall consists of dredging the entrance channel to a water depth of 3 metres. Once the work is completed, fishers will be provided with safe navigation access to and from their fishing grounds.

The rubblemound breakwater at Little River has sustained damage over the years due to storm conditions and does not adequately protect the harbour infrastructure. The project involves reinforcing the outer 60 metres of the breakwater and extending it perpendicular to the basin side by 30 metres.

A breakwater repair project at New Haven, necessary as a result of last OctoberÂ's storm, will be undertaken. The project is scheduled to start during the summer and should be completed within two months.

These projects will be carried out by the federal 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. Such 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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