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May 24, 2005
(Transportation and Works)
Road work announced for Lewisporte
District
Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and
Works, and MHA for Lewisporte District, today announced roads projects for
Lewisporte District valued at $2.61 million under the 2005-06 Provincial Roads
Improvements Program.
Minister Rideout said, "In Budget 2005 government allocated significant monies
to the provincial road network. This year�s program provides funding for a
number of upgrades and improvements, ensuring that road users in this province
have access to a safe and reliable transportation infrastructure. Work will
include the resurfacing of major trunk roads, and upgrades to community access
and local roads."
Planned projects for Lewisporte District include:
- $1,100,000 for upgrading from Stanhope
Intersection to Brown�s Arm, Route 341;
- $500,000 funding for repairs to Route 341
between Lewisporte and Stanhope;
- $250,000 funding for improvements to
Porterville Road;
- $200,000 funding for replacement of Ferry
Brook Bridge, Route 351, Norris Arm, including a culvert;
- $170,000 funding for resurfacing of Masons
Cove Road, Embree;
- $100,000 for maintenance to Burnt Arm Road
in Laurenceton;
- $100,000 for improvements in Campbellton,
cost-shared with the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and the
Town of Campbellton;
- $50,000 funding for the replacement of two
culverts on Route 340;
- $50,000 funding resurfacing of section of
road at Norris Arm;
- $50,000 funding for upgrades to Trail Avenue
in Brown�s Arm;
- $40,000 funding for upgrading of Ball�s Road
in Laurenceton.
"These projects will benefit all residents in the
Lewisporte District and will make a significant investment toward developing the
tourism industry in the Lewisporte region," said the minister and MHA. "Improved
roads increase visitors to the area, generate revenue and create employment
opportunities."
Media contact: Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Communications, (709) 729-3015, 690-8403
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