Wharf 403 Reconstruction - Newport Harbour - Gaspésie

Wharf 403, constructed in the late 1980s has reached the end of its service life and now exhibits significant structural deterioration. Steel fasteners are heavily corroded and the timber components have degraded, leading to the closure of the wharf to vehicular traffic for several years.


Similarly, the timber crib section of Wharf 401, which dates back to the 1960s, has exceeded its useful lifespan. Reconstructing these structures is essential to maintaining operational capacity within the harbour.


The project will ensure continued support for the snow crab fishery, provide berthing capacity for vessels from the FMP Shipyard, and maintain the harbour's ability to accommodate a potential future Canadian Coast Guard base. Restoring these wharves will return full functionality to this strategic area of the harbour.

This project includes the following activities:


•Demolition of deteriorated treated-timber and concrete structures, with proper disposal of materials.
•Removal of the existing breakwater and recovery of reusable stone.
•Supply and installation of treated timber, plastic siding, galvanized hardware, and concrete slabs for new timber cribs.
•Supply of crushed stone for crib foundations.
•Installation of armour stone and filter stone for riprap protection along the new wharves.

 

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Notice of Determination 

September 24 2026 – The authorities have determined that the proposed project of reconstruction of wharf 403 at Newport Harbour is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

  • impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
  • Indigenous knowledge;
  • community knowledge;
  • comments received from the public; and
  • technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are listed below.

The authorities are satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the authorities may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.

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Contacts

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Small Craft Harbours
Benoit Blanchet-Caron, Environmental Advisor
104 rue Dalhousie
Québec QC G1K 7Y7
Email: benoit.blanchet-caron@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Newport Harbour (Quebec)

  • Nature of activity

    • Ports and Harbours

  • Assessment status

    Completed

  • Start date

    2026-03-26

  • Proponent

    Small Craft Harbours - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    • Transport Canada

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    90308

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