The Provincial Government has identified an opportunity to establish a marine salmon farming operation in the Bays West area of Bay d’Espoir towards Burgeo and Port aux Basques, to create employment and economic development through production of 15,000 to 20,000 MT of Atlantic salmon.
Expressions of Interest in this opportunity will be accepted until Thursday, November 26, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. NST.
To ensure a transparent and streamlined process, the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is employing a third–party fairness consultant for review, assessment and selection of the successful proponent. Expression of Interest guidelines are now available on the department’s website.
Announced on July 31, this marine salmon farming development is part of a plan to support renewable, resource-based businesses and employment in rural communities during the COVID-19 global pandemic through investments in forestry, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture.
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“The Bays West area has tremendous potential for growth and development and is an important part of our vision to become a world leader in sustainable aquaculture production. We look forward to receiving Expressions of Interest from people who share this vision on how best to develop this important resource.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
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