NLIS 2
June 16, 2005
(Transportation and Works)
Road improvements announced for
Kilbride District
Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and
Works, and Ed Byrne, Minister of Natural Resources and MHA for the Kilbride
District, today announced road projects for the district under the 2005-06
Provincial Roads Improvement Program.
"With funding of $500,000, government plans to resurface various sections of
Route 2 in the Kilbride District, including guide rail repair and replacement,"
said Minister Byrne. "I am very pleased to we are able to make this significant
investment to improve the road infrastructure in our community."
Minister Rideout said: "In the past 18 months, our government has been making
smart, strategic investments in our infrastructure with the goal of boosting
economic development. Budget 2005 allocated significant monies for our roads
infrastructure.
"This includes a Provincial Roads Improvement Program valued at $33.7 million,
which includes $3.7 million in carryover work from last year. This demonstrates
government�s ongoing commitment to improved transportation links in the
province.
"Our government values our highway infrastructure and recognizes the need to
provide road users with access to a safe and reliable transportation network,"
said the minister. "Our government will continue to invest in our transportation
network for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians."
Media contact: Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Communications (709) 729-3015, (709)
690-8403
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