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December 15, 1999
(Works, Services and Transportation)


Contract awarded for Trans Labrador Highway depots

Rick Woodford, Minister of Works, Services and Transportation, and Ernie McLean, Minister Responsible for Labrador, today announced that a $1,764,327.70 contract has been awarded to W&J Construction Ltd. of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Work will include the construction of two highway depots on the Trans Labrador Highway, R500.

"This contract is a continuation of this government's commitment to the completion of an all weather highway for Labrador," said Mr. McLean. "I am pleased that a local contractor has been awarded this contract and I look forward to the completion of this phase of the Trans Labrador Highway."

Mr. McLean said that work will commence immediately and be completed by August 31, 2000.

Media contact: Lynn Evans, Communications (709) 729-3015.

1999 12 15 2:15 p.m.


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