Road improvements for Port de Grave

Works, Services and Transportation Minister Jim Walsh and Port de Grave MHA Roland Butler today announced government�s plans for upgrades to road infrastructure in the district of Port de Grave this year.

"This year, government increased its provincial roads program by $1 million, to $23 million, which we will use to carry out improvements throughout the province," said Minister Walsh. "The projects we have planned for Port de Grave will certainly enhance the area�s infrastructure and we�re very pleased to have the capability to complete them."

Minister Walsh said the department will upgrade and pave a section of Thicket Road; upgrade Brazil�s Hill in Spaniard�s Bay (carry over from 2002-03); and make minor upgrades on the lighthouse road including Class �A� surfacing.

Mr. Butler said: "I�m very pleased to see these projects taking place in my district, and indeed these particular areas. This allocation of funding is indicative of government�s commitment to this area and improving its infrastructure."

Tenders for these projects have been called.

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

2003 06 13                                      4:25 p.m.