Shelburne is back in ship shape, busy repairing ships again, thanks to the province's 8.8 million dollar investment in Irving Shipbuilding's Shelburne Ship Repair. Irving Shipbuilding invested 16.6 million dollars in the upgrades to modernize the cradle and marine railway, as well as the wharf. The restoration, completed in August, will strengthen the
economy and sustain employment for local residents in the long term. Irving's purchase of the yard was a condition of the province's investment. Most of the upgrades were completed by Shelburne Ship Repair employees. There are currently 38 employees in the yard with repair work underway and bids for more work submitted.
