The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture is investing in infrastructure upgrades at Parlee Beach Provincial Park to improve the visitor experience.

A capital investment of $4 million will allow for work that includes a new stormwater collection system, which will direct runoff to a pumping facility where it will be treated with cartridge filters and undergo UV disinfection.

“Parlee Beach Provincial Park is a well-known and world-class attraction for tourists and New Brunswickers,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace. “We will do our due diligence as a province to ensure the safety of area residents and visitors.”

Work during the summer will take place primarily in and around the pumping facility, which will not significantly affect access to the park.

The first phase involves installing the water collection and UV purification system. This will be followed by the dredging of the tidal pond and inlet.

Scott-Wallace said the project will address issues regarding water quality and storm and tidal water retention in the tidal creek and pond.

The department engaged the consulting firm Englobe to complete the environmental impact assessment.