NLIS 9
September 28, 2005
(Municipal and Provincial Affairs)
 

Update on flooding conditions on west coast - 10:30 a.m

Following is a status report concerning flooding on the west coast of the province as of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 28. Further updates will continue throughout the day as information becomes available.

  • Premier Williams returned to St. John's this morning after touring the Stephenville area, and meeting with town and emergency officials.
     
  • Municipal and Provincial Affairs Minister Jack Byrne, along with Human Resources Labour and Employment Minister Joan Burke, remain in Stephenville meeting with officials and assessing the flood damage in Stephenville and surrounding areas.
     
  • Minister of Transportation and Works Tom Rideout has arrived on the west coast and is expected to tour Reidville, Pynn's Brook, Riverside Drive, Gallants, and Stephenville today.
     
  • Rainfall amounts for affected areas as reported by Environment Canada:
    • Stephenville 151.4mm
    • Rocky Harbour 103.1mm
    • Deer Lake 84.2mm
    • Daniels Harbour 61.5mm
    • Corner Brook 60mm
    • Port aux Basques 49.5mm
    • Badger 47.7mm
       
  • A State of Emergency remains in effect for Stephenville and Reidville.
     
  • Schools are closed.
     
  • The Stephenville water system has been disrupted. Municipal engineers are on site assessing damages to the town's water supply. The town is in the process of distributing bottled water.
     
  • The Town of Stephenville anticipates a need for long term housing for residents who have incurred significant damage. Human Resources, Labour and Employment have been in contact with Newfoundland and Labrador Housing and their local staff to determine housing availability.
     
  • Rocky Harbour has reported minor damage in the area. Some roads and driveways are washed out and some basements are flooded. The town's public works people are evaluating the situation.
     
  • Roads: Motorists are asked not to use bridges unless absolutely necessary.
    • Stephenville - All bridges on Route 460 running into Stephenville are opened to one lane.
    • The Department of Transportation and Works is reinforcing bridges at Kippens and Hansen Highway.
    • Repairs to the road in Reidville are expected to begin today, with a hope to have it opened to foot traffic and maybe light traffic by the end of the day.
    • The Bridge on Carolina Avenue at Appalachia Distributors and the Bridge connecting Minnesota Drive to Massachusetts Drive are closed until further notice.
    • The Bridge at Kin Court is washed away.
    • The road into Kippens is open.
    • The bridge on Hansen Highway by Keyano's Motel is one lane.
    • Minnesota Drive is closed from Queen Street to Warm Brook Apartments.
    • Route 490 is closed from Minnesota Drive to Arizona Drive.
    • White's Road is closed in Noel's Pond.
    • Trans Canada Highway Pynn's Brook is presently open to one lane, with the hope to have two lanes opened by lunch time today.
    • Trans Canada Highway in the area of Gallants which was flooded is opened.
    • Noel's Pond remains closed.

Media contact: Heather MacLean, Communications, (709) 729-1983, 690-2498 or heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca

2005 209 28                             11:20 a.m.


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