July 29, 1997
(Works, Services and Transportation)

     Paul Dicks, MHA - Humber West, and Lloyd Matthews, Minister of 
Works, Services and Transportation, today announced that a brush 
clearing program will be carried out in the district by the Gallants 
Town Council.

     This project will see 10 hectares cleared at a cost of $25,000 and 
result in 366 person days of work.
     This project is part of a $1 million Highway Maintenance and Safety
Program recently announced by the minister.

     Brush cutting increases safety and improves the appearance of our 
highways.  Brush cutting increases motorists' sight distances on curves 
and intersections; helps drivers to maintain an unobstructed view of 
hazards (particulary moose); makes road signs more visible; improves 
drainage on highways; helps with snow removal; and minimizes icy 
pavement conditions.

     For additional information about the project residents should 
contact:

     Melvin Locklyn
     Gallants Town Council
     (709) 646-5561

     Contact: Rick Callahan, Director of Communications, (709) 729-4860.
1997 07 29                         11:30 a.m.