Preparations are underway for the reconstruction of the Paspebiac Fishing Harbour boat launching ramp in Gaspe, Quebec.
The reconstruction of the boat launch is set to begin by the end of summer 2022 and includes:
Built in 1993, the boat launch of Paspebiac is made of prefabricated concrete slabs on a granular foundation.
Due to the increase in boat size and draft since its construction, the base of the ramp and the adjacent basin are no longer deep enough to accommodate the boats during medium and low tides, making the ramp unusable daily.