Canada has announced federal infrastructure funding for projects in New Brunswick connected to Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site and Fundy National Park.
The network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of stories from coast to coast to coast. Investing in these locations helps support the protection of natural and built heritage, increases climate resiliency and creates jobs in local communities, while providing visitors with high-quality, safe and meaningful experiences across the country.
The federal government is spending nearly $25 million to conserve an historic tower in Saint John and to repair and maintain the highway that passes through the Fundy National Park in New Brunswick.
Saint John, NB, Canada / Country 94
Feb 4, 2021 4:41 PM
Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site sits on a commanding height of land dominating the surrounding municipal landscape and harbour approaches. (Image: CNW Group/Groupe Atwill-Morin)
A historic fort which helped defend Saint John and its harbour during war is in the midst of a multimillion-dollar restoration.
Scaffolding and tarp covering the Carleton Martello Tower for the past two years were recently removed as phase one was completed.
Cory Gaudet, asset manager with the Southern New Brunswick Field Unit of Parks Canada, said the first phase of the project came in on time and on budget.