Transportation and Works
May 6, 2008Government Invests
$2 Million on Conception Bay East and Bell Island Area Roads
The Williams Government will infuse $2 million for
road enhancements in the Conception Bay East and Bell Island area this
construction season.
The Honourable Dianne Whalen, Minister of Transportation and Works, made
the announcement today, under the Provincial Roads Improvement Program,
which is part of Budget 2008.
�This government continues to aggressively upgrade transportation
infrastructure throughout the province,� said Minister Whalen, MHA for
Conception Bay East and Bell Island. �It is my hope that residents of
Conception Bay East and Bell Island will experience better driving
conditions as a result of the investment our government has made in the
area.�
Road work planned for the Conception Bay East and Bell Island region
consists of:
- Replacing Broad Cove Bridge, Number 2, Healey�s
Pond, a continuation of 2007 work;
- Completing the upgrading and resurfacing of Old
Broad Cove Road;
- Upgrading and resurfacing a section of Bennett�s
Road; and,
- Upgrading and paving local roads in the Town of
Portugal Cove-St. Phillips.
�These bridge and road repairs will not only enhance
safety for residents in the area, but as we head into the busy tourism
season, visitors from other parts of the province and beyond will be
treated to better driving conditions,� said Minister Whalen.
The Provincial Roads Improvement Program will create an estimated 1,400
person years of employment and is part of the Provincial Government�s
infrastructure strategy, valued at more than $3 billion. A total of $375
million will be invested in provincial transportation infrastructure
improvements, associated expenditures, public buildings and water
bombers this year, including $91.8 million in cost-shared agreements.
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Media contact:
David Salter
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 691-3577
davidsalter@gov.nl.ca
2008 05 06
12:10 p.m.