Funding announced for Nova Scotia harbours

Small craft harbours on Nova Scotia's southwest shore will benefit from infrastructure improvements.

Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margaret's, on behalf of the Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, made the announcement on Monday, July 27.

"Our government is committed to improving small craft harbours in Nova Scotia so that individuals employed in our fisheries can continue to earn a living and successfully contribute to our province," said Keddy. "This funding will make a real difference in improving efficiency and providing safer working conditions for Nova Scotia fish harvesters at six important fishing harbours."

A total of $1.37 million has been allocated in 2008-09 for projects at the following harbours:

Cape Sable Island: As part of three major capital projects on the island, the approach to the Kenny wharf is being completed at Clark's Harbour, a marginal wharf and floating docks will be built at West Head and floating docks will be installed at Newellton. When completed, these projects will allow the West Head and Newellton harbours to accommodate the new generation of lobster vessels.

Lockeport: Breakwater work will be carried out to control waves that wash over the existing breakwater during adverse weather. Studies of wave action will also be carried out to provide information necessary for work to address the problem of wave surges in the harbour basin.

Engineering and final design work will take place at Falls Point and advance planning will continue at Lower Sandy Point for future harbour development projects.