Fishing Harbour Upgrades at Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer, New Brunswick
Official title: Wharf Reconstruction and New Breakwater at Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer SCH, NB
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to rebuild a 150-metre wharf and add a new breakwater at Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer harbour in New Brunswick. The current timber wharf is falling apart. The new breakwater would extend 96 metres to better protect fishing boats from waves and weather.
Why This Matters
If you're a fisher working out of Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer, this project directly affects your livelihood. The current wharf is crumbling, and without upgrades, the harbour could eventually be abandoned. Better protection means safer conditions when storms roll in.
What Could Change
If approved, construction would start in fall 2025 and wrap up by 2027. The harbour would get a rebuilt wharf with steel and concrete instead of rotting timber. A new 96-metre breakwater would shield the fishing fleet. The sediment containment area would expand by 30 metres for future dredging.
Key Issues
- What are the environmental impacts of rebuilding the wharf and constructing a new breakwater?
- How will construction activities affect fishing operations during the 18-month project?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.