NLIS 4
May 13, 2005
(Transportation and Works)
Road work announced for Baie Verte
district
Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and
Works, and Paul Shelley, MHA for Baie Verte district, Minister of Tourism,
Culture and Recreation and Minister responsible for Labrador Affairs, today
announced road projects totaling over $3.37 million in new funding for the Baie
Verte district. Funding for these projects is made available under the 2005-06
Provincial Roads Improvement Program.
Minister Rideout said, "The Provincial Roads Improvement Program provides
funding for upgrades and improvements to the provincial highway network
throughout the province. This is part of government�s commitment to providing a
safe transportation network for road users."
Minister Shelley said he is pleased to announce the largest roads work budget in
the Baie Verte district for years. "Our government clearly recognizes the need
to make significant investment in road infrastructure in all areas of the
province," said Minister Shelley.
"As the MHA for the Baie Verte District, I committed to my constituents that I
would advocate strongly on their behalf for necessary funding to upgrade and
pave sections of road throughout the district. This year�s investment of $3.37
million, combined with last year�s investment of $1.9 million, brings the total
investment in two short years to over $5 million. This significant investment
will result in road upgrades in 13 communities, providing benefit to residents
and businesses in the district," said Minister Shelley.
Planned projects for Baie Verte District include:
- $700,000 for upgrading and paving various
section of Route 414, La Scie Highway (including $150,000 carried over from
last year);
- $450,000 for upgrading and paving of a
section of Middle Arm Road;
- $450,000 for paving of department roads in
Little Bay Islands;
- $300,000 for upgrading and paving of a
section of Smith�s Harbour Road;
- $300,000 for paving various sections of
Kings Point Road;
- $350,000 for resurfacing various sections of
Fleur de Lys Road (including $50,000 carried over from last year);
- $300,000 for resurfacing various sections of
Little Bay Road;
- $300,000 for paving a section of Woodstock-Pacquet
Road;
- $300,000 for paving a section of road in the
community of Wild Cove (including $100,000 carried over from last year);
- $150,000 for paving a section of road in the
community of Shoe Cove;
- $75,000 for stockpiling crushed grade at
Harry�s Harbour, Nipper�s Harbour and Harbour Round;
"Budget 2005 allocated significant monies for our
roads infrastructure," said Minister Rideout.
"Our government has and will continue to make strategic investments to improve
our roads infrastructure, create economic growth and improve the quality of life
for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians."
Media contact: Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Transportation and Works, (709) 729-3015,
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