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July 12, 2005
(Transportation and Works)
Road improvements announced for
Bonavista North
Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and
Works, and Harry Harding, MHA for Bonavista North, today announced road projects
for the Bonavista North district valued at over $2 million. Funding for these
projects is made available under the 2005-06 Provincial Roads Improvement
Program.
Minister Rideout said: "As part of government�s ongoing commitment to
rehabilitating our provincial roads infrastructure, there will be a continuation
of the commitment of $35 million for the Provincial Roads Improvement Program
allocated in Budget 2005, plus $3.7 million in carryovers from last year.
"I am pleased to announce a substantial allotment of over $2 million for roads
in the Bonavista North district."
Planned work for the district includes:
- $175,000 in funding for resurfacing a
section of Route 332-28, between the bridge in Main Point and Route 330;
- $700,000 for sectional upgrading and
resurfacing of Route 320/330 between Centreville and Lumsden;
- $220,000 in funding to continue upgrading
between Noggin Cove and Fredericton;
- $300,000 for sectional work on Route 331 in
Gander Bay North, between Clarke�s Head and Victoria Cove;
- $175,000 for sectional work in Ladle Cove
and Aspen Cove;
- $575,000 in funding for sectional upgrading
and resurfacing of Route 330 between George�s Point and Gander.
"Today�s $2 million roadwork announcement is
great news for the district of Bonavista North. The scheduled upgrading and
resurfacing work will provide much needed improvements to the road
infrastructure in my district and increase safety for the traveling public,"
said Mr. Harding. "Improved road infrastructure will also enhance the experience
of visitors to the area and will likely have a positive effect on the local
tourism industry. This announcement is just another example of our government's
continuing commitment to providing and maintaining quality rural
infrastructure."
"Our government is committed to the development of rural Newfoundland and
Labrador and ensuring a safe and reliable roads infrastructure," continued the
minister. "Road work will create employment opportunities and an improved
transportation network should increase visitors to our communities. The
allocation in Budget 2005 for the Provincial Roads Improvement Program
demonstrates our commitment to our roads and their significance to rural
development."
Media contact: Danny Pond, Communications, (709) 729-1758, 685-3415
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