Transportation and Works
August 21, 2013
The Honourable Paul Davis, Minister of Transportation and Works, joined Tracey Perry, MHA for Fortune Bay - Cape La Hune, in St. Alban’s today to announce a contract award which will see $1.8 million in upgrades for the Bay d’Espoir Highway.
“The Provincial Government has invested significantly to strengthen the transportation network throughout our province,” said Minister Davis. “Our $1.8 million investment in the Bay d’Espoir Highway supports our infrastructure improvement plan as we continue to help to drive economic activity and prosperity of the region.”
The tender has been awarded to J-1 Contracting Ltd. and calls for the pulverizing and paving of portions of the Bay d’Espoir Highway and the replacement of culverts at various locations on Route 360 and Route 361-10.
“I am very pleased with the continued improvements to our road network in the Coast of Bays region,” said MHA Perry. “The economy here is growing steadily and these investments help to further economic growth, job creation and help us build stronger communities.”
Through Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future, Provincial Government spending will exceed $866 million on infrastructure projects and will generate 5,330 person years of employment. Investments are being made in all regions of Newfoundland and Labrador in key areas such as roads, bridges, marine services, health, education, municipal works, buildings and aquaculture.
Media contacts:
| Carol Ann Carter Director of Communications (Acting) Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-1758, 631-9505 carolanncarter@gov.nl.ca |
Tess Burke Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551 tessburke@gov.nl.ca |
2013 08 21 12:35 p.m.