Transportation and Works
June 22, 2010
Roadwork Rolling into Central Region
Provincial road infrastructure improvements continue as the Williams
Government rolls out its Provincial Infrastructure Strategy. The
Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Transportation and Works, today
announced that a tender has been called for roadwork in the Central
region.
"With the calling of this tender, we take another step forward toward
infrastructure renewal," said Minster Hedderson. "Road and bridge
improvements are an important part of this year's record $1 billion
infrastructure budget which will create jobs and help to strengthen our
province's economy."
The tender calls for the pulverizing and paving of approximately 2.2
kilometres of the Buchans Road and 1.5 kilometres of the local road in
Millertown.
"The work to be completed as a result of this tender will be of great
benefit to people in the region," said the Honourable Susan Sullivan,
MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans. "Our government has been making
substantial investments in the central region and this is the latest
example of our commitment to this area of the province."
Also included in this tender is the pulverizing and paving of
approximately 3.6 kilometres of the Port Anson Road, recapping sections
of the Brighton Road and slope stabilization work on Route 380 on
Pilley's Island.
"Our government is continuing to make strategic investments in our
province's transportation network, particularly in rural areas," said
Ray Hunter, MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor-Green Bay South. "These
improvements will mean a safer and more enjoyable driving experience for
all who travel these sections of road."
Budget 2010: The Right Investments — For Our Children and Our
Future provides $177.7 million in Provincial Government funding for
road and bridge expenditures throughout the province. This funding will
be supplemented by an additional $57.9 million in Federal Government
funding for a total road and bridge investment of $235.6 million in
2010-11. The Provincial Government's overall infrastructure strategy
includes investments in municipalities, healthcare, education, justice,
social housing, transportation, and environment and conservation.
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