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Released: 10 December, 1999

Dhaliwal Announces Harbour Improvements At Catfish Creek, Manitoba

December 10, 1999

OTTAWA -- The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today that the federal government will undertake repairs at the Catfish Creek wharf in Manitoba.

The Catfish Creek harbour includes a timber crib wharf which currently provides offloading for 25 - 35 skiffs and a large commercial transport vessel, as well as berthing for 4 - 8 whitefish vessels. This facility is part of a network of harbours on Lake Winnipeg that commercial fishers consider essential to their operations. The wharf repairs, to be undertaken in the winter of 1999/2000, will include replacing the decking, stringers, curbs and fenders with treated timber.

"This project reflects the federal governmentÂ's commitment to provide safe and functional facilities for the fishers of Catfish Creek", said Mr. Dhaliwal.

The project is being undertaken by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Small Craft Harbours Program, in collaboration with the Matheson Island Harbour Authority, which manages and operates this facility for the benefit of local users. It is this close cooperation with clients that enables the federal government to continue to provide an operable system of harbours and facilities throughout Canada in support of commercial fisheries.

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