An investment totaling almost $13 million was announced Friday for the Wood Islands, P.E.I. to Caribou, N.S. ferry service. <\/p>\n
CARIBOU, N.S. An investment totaling almost $13 million was announced here Friday for the Wood Islands, P.E.I. to Caribou, N.S. ferry service. <\/p>\n
The main engines on the MV Holiday Island will be replaced to improve efficiency of the vessel and to reduce the risk of unexpected mechanical failures. <\/p>\n
As well, improvements are being made to shore-based infrastructure including the rehabilitation of the east and west breakwater. <\/p>\n
Berths will also be improved for the MV Confederation and the MV Holiday Island in Wood Islands and the rehabilitation of both ferry berths in Caribou. <\/p>\n
The announcement was made by Peter MacKay, minister of National Defence and ACOA Minister Gail Shea. <\/p>\n
\"Ferries support trade and tourism and connect people and business throughout the region,\" said MacKay, \"and today's investment will ensure that residents and visitors will continue to benefit from the safe and reliable operation of this ferry service.\" <\/p>\n
\"Canada needs safe and efficient transportation in all regions and this service helps us to support growth and create jobs and prosperity, both here and across Canada,\" said Shea. <\/p>\n
The ferry service is an important transportation link to Prince Edward Island and was identified as a priority by the provincial government in a number of meetings with the federal government on the province's infrastructure priorities. <\/p>\n
The ferry service is used extensively by businesses, truckers and residents in eastern Prince Edward Island and by tourists coming to and leaving the province. Last year, it carried a total of 150,000 vehicles and 380,000 passengers. <\/p>\n
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