Renforth Wharf will see some major upgrades, thanks to $200,500 being given from the federal government.
The support comes from the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Fund, which will help fit the total bill of around $500,000.
The project will see a demolition and removal of existing concrete walls, wood walls, cribbing, railing and pavement. New installations will include drain tiles, retaining walls, railings and walkways. There will also be brand new bike racks, lighting and maps.
Rothesay Mayor Bill Bishop says construction will start immediately, although they haven’t put out a tender for local contractors yet. He says Renforth Wharf has been a historic point in the town for generations, including the Great Race between a local and British rowing crew in 1971, a slew of rowing champs from the Renforth Rowing Club, and the annual Dragonboat Festival.
Saint John MP Rodney Weston says the funding will help make repairs sooner. He says there’s a lot of aging infrastructure across Canada, which the CIIF funding will help change.
