Minister announces awarding of contract for road work in Trinity North

NLIS 1
October 20, 2005
(Transportation and Works)

Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and Works, and Ross Wiseman, MHA for Trinity North, today announced that J-1 Contracting Limited has been awarded a contract to complete road projects throughout the district. These road improvements are funded under the 2005-06 Provincial Roads Improvement Program.

This is part of a $2,549,875 contract awarded to J-1 Contracting Limited of Clarenville to complete a number of road improvements on the Bonavista Peninsula and surrounding area.

Under this part of the contract, valued at $1,067,000, the following work will be completed in Trinity North District:

Upgrading and paving approximately 1.3 km of local roads in Caplin Cove;

Upgrading and paving approximately 0.7 km of Route 204-12-6 in Hodges Cove;

Bridge and culvert replacement in Adeytown and incidental road work;

Upgrading and paving approximately 2.25 km along Route 230, Milton to Georges Brook;

Upgrading and paving approximately 0.5 km of local roads in Hillview;

Improvement of sight distance on the Trans Canada Highway near Branton�s Road;

Minor upgrades in Butter Cove.

Minister Rideout said: "At $48.7 million, including carryovers, this year�s Provincial Roads Improvement Program represents the largest investment in roads infrastructure in decades. In addition, we have made an $18.7 million increase over the 2004-05 roads program.

"With an investment of this magnitude, this government is demonstrating that we are committed to improving transportation infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. We are making great strides toward revitalizing the 9,500 km of road under our jurisdiction. Government will do what is fiscally possible to ensure this continues."

"The awarding of the contract for over $1 million in roadwork for my district of Trinity North is great news," said Mr. Wiseman. "This work is now underway, and once completed the people of my district will enjoy an improved driving experience and enhanced road safety."

"I am very pleased that this contract has been awarded," said Minister Rideout. "As this work is completed, residents throughout Trinity North District will enjoy the benefits of improved infrastructure is this region.

"Road improvements provide employment opportunities and attract visitors to our communities. This goes a long way toward stimulating local economies throughout the province."

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

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