Check out major projects happening in Alma, Riverside-Albert and Hillsborough, NB., such as work to the Alma Harbour.
Alma: Over the next two years, the Alma harbour will be repaired. According to a press release from the federal government, the project involves “the reconstruction of breakwaters, which will provide safer navigation for harbour users sailing to and from their fishing grounds, and protect existing facilities at the harbour. Reconstruction will begin this year and is scheduled to be completed by December 2019. There are approximately 20 homeport vessels at the Alma harbour, and landings are primarily lobster and sea scallop. 2016 landings represented 800 metric tonnes, valued at approximately $7.8 million. Approximately $7.2 million has been invested at this harbour since 2015.”
Hillsborough: The Hillsborough Arena will soon be upgraded. According to a press release from the Government of Canada on August 8, 2018, “the Hillsborough Arena is approximately 40 years old and in need of significant upgrades,” including a new ice refrigeration system; new rink boards, glass, and netting; a new roof; and general electrical upgrades. “The governments of Canada and New Brunswick are each contributing over $500,000, to this project through the Small Communities Fund, representing two-thirds of the estimated $1.5 million total project cost.”
Riverside-Albert Two water sampling stations will be installed in the municipal water system in Riverside-Albert. The federal government is funding up to 50 per cent of project costs—over $11,000. The provincial government is providing up to 25 per cent—over $5,000, and the Village of Riverside-Albert will provide the balance of the funding.
Hillsborough: The Hillsborough Arena will soon be upgraded. According to a press release from the Government of Canada on August 8, 2018, “the Hillsborough Arena is approximately 40 years old and in need of significant upgrades,” including a new ice refrigeration system; new rink boards, glass, and netting; a new roof; and general electrical upgrades. “The governments of Canada and New Brunswick are each contributing over $500,000, to this project through the Small Communities Fund, representing two-thirds of the estimated $1.5 million total project cost.”
Riverside-Albert Two water sampling stations will be installed in the municipal water system in Riverside-Albert. The federal government is funding up to 50 per cent of project costs—over $11,000. The provincial government is providing up to 25 per cent—over $5,000, and the Village of Riverside-Albert will provide the balance of the funding.
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