Transportation and Works
August 29, 2013
The Honourable Paul Davis, Minister of Transportation and Works, joined Wade Verge, MHA for Lewisporte, today to announce $300,000 in upgrades for Route 340, from the Train Park towards the Middle School in Lewisporte.
“Our provincial roads program is helping us improve infrastructure in dozens of communities across the province this year,” said Minister Davis. “Our government continues to make investments like the $300,000 in upgrades for Lewisporte, to enhance the safety for our motorists throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.”
The tender contract has been awarded to Penny Paving Ltd. and the expected start date for the road work is September 15.
“I am very pleased to see that upgrades will soon take place on Route 340,” said MHA Verge. “This work will help improve the transportation network in our area and benefit all motorists who travel our roads.”
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.
The Honourable Paul Davis, Minister of Transportation and Works, joins Lewiporte Mayor Brian Sceviour and MHA for Lewisporte, Wade Verge, to announce $300,000 in transportation upgrades for the area. August 29, 2013
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 29 10:40 a.m.