The 2009-10 Provincial Roads Improvement Program
continues as two further tenders are issued for work in
the Port au Port and Port de Grave areas.
"We are investing heavily in infrastructure
improvements throughout the province," said the
Honourable Trevor Taylor, Minister of Transportation and
Works. "This year�s roads program, valued at $70.7
million, is an essential piece of our overall
infrastructure strategy."
Tenders have been issued to realign Route 460 near
Marche�s Point and to replace the storm sewer system at
Upper Island Cove.
"I am pleased that our government recognizes the need
to continue to make significant investments in our road
infrastructure," said Port au Port MHA Tony Cornect.
"This work on Route 460 will address the need to realign
the road to make it safer for the public."
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 $4 billion over the next
several years.
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