Shelburne residents applaud the accouncement of infrastructure investment

The economy of Southwestern Nova Scotia is getting a boost with an investment to restore infrastructure at Shelburne Ship Repair.
Improvements to the marine railway and wharf will allow the company to resume building and repairing ships.
The province, through the Industrial Expansion Fund, is providing an $8.8-million loan to upgrade the Second World War vintage infrastructure. The restoration will employ 15 to 25 workers now and up to 45 employees during peak periods.
"We are investing in the restoration of an important operation, which will strengthen the economy and sustain employment for local residents in the long term," said Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Sterling Belliveau, on behalf of Economic and Rural Development Minister Percy Paris.
"We recognize that Shelburne Ship Repair is an important employer for this rural community and for the shipbuilding indus...