BATISCAN, QC, Sept. 1, 2017 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize the key role of tourism infrastructure in developing dynamic communities and protecting Canada's diverse heritage.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice?Champlain, and Julie Boulet, Minister of Tourism and Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region, today announced that the governments of Canada and Quebec will each invest over $130,000 in the construction of a multipurpose pavilion and the restoration of the maritime museum in Batiscan.
This financial assistance comes from the New Building Canada Fund, Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component?Small Communities Fund. The Municipality of Batiscan will also contribute more than $130,000 for a total government-municipal investment of nearly $400,000.
The purpose of this project is to move the tourist welcome centre and souvenir and handicrafts shop from Batiscan's municipal wharf to a new building on an adjacent piece of land, and to restore the foundations of the municipality's maritime museum (Office des signaux). Once completed, these facilities will better meet the municipality's needs and promote tourism in Batiscan.
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"This investment will help make the Mauricie Region a place where families can get together and have fun. In addition to allowing the Municipality of Batiscan to preserve a historic building and offer tourist services to a greater number of visitors, this infrastructure will also have a unifying effect for future generations. Our government is proud to support projects that improve people's quality of life while promoting economic growth and the creation of well-paid middle-class jobs."
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice?Champlain, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"This project will allow the Municipality of Batiscan to offer tourist services to a greater number of visitors, helping raise the profile of our beautiful region. It will also help preserve the Office des signaux, an important historic building that informs visitors about the role of maritime control officers along the Saint Lawrence, a profession almost forgotten today. The Quebec government therefore takes great pride in contributing to this promising initiative."
Julie Boulet, Quebec Minister of Tourism and Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region
"This project will allow the municipality to maintain and expand activities at this magnificent site. The ''Office des signaux'' is the last maritime control office of its kind in Quebec. Its historical and educational value is indisputable. It is also functions as a gathering place for family activities. By acting now, we are ensuring the longevity of this asset for the good of future generations of fishermen and visitors."
Sonya Auclair, Mayor of Batiscan
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Associated Links
Investing in Canada, the Government of Canada's new $180 billion infrastructure plan: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/about-invest-apropos-eng.html
Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/index-eng.html
New Building Canada Plan: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/nbcp-npcc-eng.html
New Building Canada Fund, Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure component?Small Communities Fund: http://www.mamot.gouv.qc.ca/infrastructures/programmes-daide-financiere/nouveau-fonds-chantiers-canada-quebec-volet-fonds-des-petites-collectivites-fpc/
Quebec's 2017-2027 Infrastructure Plan: https://www.tresor.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/PDF/budget_depenses/17-18/infrastructuresPubliquesQuebec.pdf
SOURCE Infrastructure Canada
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