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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