NLIS 8
May 23, 2002
(Works, Services and Transportation)


Highway improvements planned for the district of Grand Falls-Buchans

Minister of Works, Services and Transportation Percy Barrett, and Anna Thistle, MHA for Grand Falls-Buchans, announced today government will make improvements in the district this year under the provincial capital roads program.

"This year, we plan to resurface a section of the Buchans Highway," said Minister Barrett. "Government sees the importance of upgrading this highway and is pleased to invest in the area."

"This is the third year that funding has been approved for upgrading on the Buchans Highway," said Thistle. "This work continues to improve the safety of the traveling public and is vitally important to enhancing the economic development of the area in terms of tourism and mining development."

The department expects to call tenders for the projects over the next several weeks.

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

2002 05 23                          12:35 p.m.


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