Road improvements announced for Trinity-Bay de Verde

Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and Works, and Charlene Johnson, MHA for Trinity-Bay de Verde, today announced road projects for the district valued at over $1.9 million. This funding 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, $48.7 million will be made available under this year�s program, including $3.7 million to be carried over from last year. Our government recognizes the need for a safe and reliable road system and other associated benefits for the residents of this province. To that end, I am pleased to announce that over $1.9 million has been allocated for work in Trinity-Bay de Verde.�

Planned road work for the district includes:

• $325,000 for paving in Grates Cove;
• $415,000 for paving in Job�s Cove;
• $285,000 for paving a section of New Harbour Barrens;
• $195,000 for paving in Western Bay;
• $335,000 for paving in New Chelsea;
• $175,000 to replace a culvert on Route 80 at Brook Cove, Islington;
• $180,000 for paving in Sibleys Cove.

�$1.9 million for road work is a significant investment in the district of Trinity-Bay de Verde. It is consistent with this government�s continuing commitment to provide and maintain quality rural infrastructure. The announced road improvements will increase public safety and enhance the tourism potential of the district,� said Ms. Johnson.

�Over the past year and a half, our government has made significant investments in business and economic rural development throughout our province,� said the minister. �These projects will continue this trend as they will result in improved roads, job opportunities and make for a more pleasant experience for the traveling public.�

Media contact: Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Communications, (709) 729-3015, 690-8403

2005 07 22                                 4:15 p.m.