Julie Bettney, Minister of Works, Services and Transportation, and Kevin Alyward, M.H.A. - St. Georges-Stephenville East and Bill Ramsey, M.H.A. - District of Burgeo and La Poile are pleased to announce that a $805,646 contract (Project #19-96 THR) has been awarded to Barker's Construction Ltd. of Baie Verte. The contract calls for the repairs to flood damaged sections of Trans Canada Highway in southwestern Newfoundland. This is a joint project between Transport Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador under the Trans Canada Highway Agreement. Barker's Construction Ltd. was the lowest of seven bidders. This project is to be completed by October 31, 1996. Contact: Keith White, Director of Highway Design and Construction, (709) 729-3796; or Mr. Alyward's Office, (709) 729-2574; Mr. Ramsey's Office, (709) 729-5207.
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