July 25, 1997
(Works, Services and Transportation)
Lloyd Matthews, Minister of Works, Services and
Transportation, today announced a $1 million Highway Maintenance
and Safety Program.
Mr. Matthews said: "Under the program, 400 hectares of
brush will be cleared throughout all regions of the province.
Brush clearing involves the management and control of all
vegetation on highway rights- of-way. It increases safety and
improves the appearance of our highways.
"This project is labour intensive and is expected to
result in 15,000 person days of work."
Brush cutting increases motorists' sight distances on curves
and intersections; helps drivers to maintain an unobstructed view
of hazards (particularly moose); makes road signs more visible;
improves drainage on highways; helps with snow removal; and
minimizes icy pavement conditions.
The 32 individual brush cutting projects that make up this $1
million program will be announced over the next few days. The
minister said that the projects will be carried out, under
contract, largely by development associations and town councils.
Contact: Rick Callahan, Director of Communications, (709)
729-4860.
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