NLIS 2
August10, 2005
(Transportation and Works)
 

Minister announces awarding of contract for road work in 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 that Nortech Construction Co. Limited has been awarded a contract to complete road improvements in Baie Verte District. This road work is funded under the 2005-06 Provincial Roads Improvement Program.

Nortech Construction Co. Limited, St. John�s, has been awarded a contract valued at $3,236,335 to complete the following projects:

• Pulverizing and paving approximately 2.7 km of Route 414, La Scie Road;

• Pulverizing and paving approximately 0.5 km of Route 410, Fleurs De Lys Road;

• Upgrading and paving approximately 1.4 km of Route 419, Wild Cove Road;

• Upgrading and paving approximately 2.0 km of Route 414-16 and Route 414-17 in Shoe Cove;

• Upgrading and paving approximately 2.4 km of Route 413, Middle Arm Road;

• Upgrading and paving approximately 1.7 km of Route 413-10, Smith�s Harbour;

• Upgrading and paving approximately 2.2 km of Route 417, Woodstock � Pacquet Road and 1.0 km in Fleur De Lys;

• Replacing culvert on Route 414 near Shoe Cove Intersection;

• Stockpiling crushed grade III road gravel for Nippers Harbour, and Harbour Round.

Minister Rideout said �The monies allocated for road work in Budget 2005 have been increased which further demonstrates government�s ongoing commitment to rural development by providing an improved transportation network throughout the province. Our summer roads program is currently valued at $48.7 million, which includes $3.7 million in carryovers from last year. This is due to two significant increases from the initial allocation of $33.7 million.�

Paul Shelley said the planned road work will result in an improved transportation system in the Baie Verte District.  �While there are a number of road work priorities in the district, this significant investment will result in improved road conditions for many communities in the district,� said Minister Shelley.  �I look forward to the completion of this work and to identifying new priorities for road work for next year.�

"The maintenance of our roads infrastructure is a responsibility that our government takes very seriously. We recognize the benefits of a safe and reliable infrastructure for our people, our economy and our province," said Minister Rideout.

The minister added that he is very pleased to see that the planned work can now commence in the Baie Verte District.

This work is scheduled to be completed by September 30.

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

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