A new Coast Guard search and rescue station in St. Anthony opened this morning – one of three to be located throughout the island portion of the province.
The new station will help with the response to marine emergencies, including environmental response.
Two existing buildings were renovated to accommodate the new station and technical workshop, while a new storage building was also constructed with a floating dock to accommodate the 19.2 metre lifeboat, the Pennant Bay.
Two more search and rescue stations are being established on the island, one in Old Perlican in Trinity Bay and the other in Twillingate.