January 20, 2000
(Works, Services and Transportation)

Trans Labrador Highway projects awarded

Rick Woodford, Minister of Works, Services and Transportation, Ernie McLean, Minister Responsible for Labrador, and Yvonne Jones, MHA - Cartwright-L�Anse Au Clair, today announced that three contracts, valued at almost $19 million, were awarded for work along the Trans Labrador Highway.

A $7,269,955 contract has been awarded to EBC Inc. of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec. Work will include grading Charlottetown towards Paradise River and Charlottetown Access Road. SM Construction Ltd. of Stephenville Crossing was awarded a contract for $7,301,235 for grading Red Bay towards Lodge Bay. A contract valued at $4,338,214 has been awarded to Bonne Bay Contractors Ltd. of Norris Point to grade St. Lewis Access Road.

Ms. Jones said: "With continued movement on this project, people in the district are becoming more enthusiastic about the potential social and economic development about to open up in the area."

Mr. McLean said that work on all projects will begin in the spring, weather permitting, and will be completed by October 31.

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

2000 01 20                                                 9:15 a.m.