THUNDER BAY — The federal government will spend up to $800,000 on improvements to the commercial fishing jetties and boat launch at the mouth of the Current River in Thunder Bay.
Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Patty Hajdu made the announcement Tuesday on behalf of Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.
The rehabilitation project includes:
- replacing concrete decks on each jetty
- installing new safety bollards, fenders and ladders
- replacing light standards and electrical feeds
- installing new water service to jetties one, two and three
- replacing the launch ramp
- regrading the parking lot
The government said it's consulting city officials and members of the fishing community to ensure the improvements meet their needs.
The project is part of a country-wide $300 million program to upgrade small craft harbours.
Hajdu said the local investment will result in safer infrastructure for local fish harvesters and small craft.
