We must ensure our harbours meet the needs of the commercial fishers today and in the years to come, said Mr. Duhamel. This investment underlines the federal government s commitment to provide safe and functional facilities for all commercial fishers. The work involved dredging, widening the basin and installing floating wharves.
Fishers are now able to safely berth their vessels and offload their catch.
The Dauphin River Harbour Authority, which manages this harbour on behalf of the Department, managed the construction project. This harbour is very important to the commercial fishermen who offload their catch for processing. It also serves as refuge for boaters during inclement weather conditions on Lake Winnipeg. The project included the construction of a timber anchor crib and the installation of 16 metres of floating berths. This provides the large fishing vessels with additional berthing space.