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September 8, 2009

Campbellton to Receive $487,000 for Road Upgrades

A municipal capital works investment of approximately $487,000 will support work to secure and improve roads in the Town of Campbellton.

"Investing in road infrastucture is extremely importantly to ensure that municipalities have safe, efficient and secure services," said the Honourable Dianne Whalen, Minister of Municipal Affairs. "The town has been experiencing problems with the roads in Campbellton including drainage problems, and challenges pertaining to rocks and snowclearing. We are pleased to work with the town to invest in upgrades and paving to Seaview Lane, Decker Drive and Kingman Drive."

"I am pleased to be joining Mayor Maisie Clarke and the residents of Campbellton in celebration of this good news," said Wade Verge, MHA for the District of Lewisporte. "This investment by our government will greatly improve driving conditions within the town."

In Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation, the Provincial Government made an unprecedented multi-year commitment of a 69 per cent increase in municipal capital works funding for fiscal years 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11. This commitment increased the capital budget by $34.4 million annually, bringing the total annual Provincial Government commitment to $84.3 million.

The Provincial Government's infrastructure strategy is valued at more than $4 billion over the next several years. Provincial infrastructure projects totaling $1.6 billion will be tendered this fiscal year, creating an estimated 15,000 jobs (some seasonal) and providing significant economic stimulus to the economy of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Media contacts:

Heather MacLean
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs
709-729-1983, 697-4137
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca

2009 09 08                                                        12:45 p.m.
 


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