Executive Council
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
December 2, 2016
Building a Strong Aquaculture Industry
Northern Harvest Sea Farms Announces Significant Expansion in Province
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods, joined Northern Harvest Sea Farms today as it announced a $6 million expansion to its salmon hatchery in Stephenville.
"We are proud to stand with Northern Harvest Sea Farms today as they announce yet another positive
development for our province's thriving seafood industry. As part of our vision for the future, it
is crucial that we leverage all opportunities to create an even stronger aquaculture industry with
a robust supply of high-quality product for markets throughout the world. In doing so we are
continuing to support the social and economic viability of rural communities throughout Newfoundland
and Labrador."
- The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
By expanding its hatchery, Northern Harvest Sea Farms will increase its production capacity by an additional 1.5 million smolts - or 6,000 tonnes of harvested product - each year.
"Those who work to achieve advancements in harvesting, processing and aquaculture are making tremendous
contributions to our provincial economy. As outlined in our vision for The Way Forward, we have pledged
to support growth of the salmon industry to 50,000 tonnes per year. The actions by Northern Harvest
Sea Farms support this goal and give us a competitive advantage as we market our products
internationally."
- The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
The company has planned a number of other capital investments, including four new feeding systems for its operations throughout the province at $2 million each.
"Our ongoing partnership with the Provincial Government has helped us grow our operation in the Coast
of Bays region with a continued focus on environmental sustainability and quality best practice.
Through expanding our operations, we plan to increase our annual production capacity of Atlantic
salmon by 6,000 tonnes and increase employment as well."
- Larry Ingalls, President, Northern Harvest Sea Farms
This initiative is one of more than 50 included in The Way Forward: A Vision for Sustainability and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, available online at www.gov.nl.ca. The vision guides Provincial Government actions to achieve greater efficiency, strengthen the province's economic foundation, enhance services and improve outcomes to promote a healthy and prosperous province.
QUICK FACTS
- Premier Ball and Minister Crocker joined Northern Harvest Sea Farms today as it announced a $6 million expansion to its salmon hatchery in Stephenville.
- By expanding its hatchery, the company will increase its production capacity by an additional 6,000 tonnes of harvested product each year.
- The company has planned a number of other capital investments, including four new hatchery feeding systems for its operations throughout the province at $2 million each.
- The total value of aquaculture production in the province in 2015 was $161 million.
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Media contacts:
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Michelle Cannizzaro Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3960 michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca |
Rod Drover Media Relations Manager Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods 709-729-3783, 730-4607 rodneycdrover@gov.nl.ca |
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Larry Ingalls Northern Harvest Sea Farms Ltd. 506-755-6192 larry@northernharvest.com |
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