Ernie McLean, Minister Responsible for Labrador and Lloyd Matthews, Minister of Works, Services and Transportation, today announced that a $3,290,540 contract has been awarded to Glenn Corporation Ltd. of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, for summer and winter maintenance on approximately 270 kilometres of roads and bridges in Western Labrador.

All work is expected to be completed by September 2000.

Contact: Rick Callahan, Director of Communications, (709) 729-4860.