May 23, 2014
Transportation Upgrades Support Enhanced Accessibility
Tenders Being Called for Wharf Improvements on Fogo Island and Change Islands
To accommodate the new 80-metre ferry that is expected to arrive in the province in September 2015, tenders for wharf enhancements on Fogo Island and Change Islands will soon be released.
“Improvements to wharf infrastructure on Fogo Island and Change Islands, as well as Farewell, highlight our government’s commitment to ensuring that the necessary infrastructure is in place to accommodate the new 80-metre ferry that will begin service next fall. Such investments in transportation infrastructure contribute to community and economic development by creating employment during the construction phase of the project and new opportunities for small businesses.”
- The Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister of Transportation and Works
At ferry terminal wharves on Fogo Island and Change Islands, work this year will include dredging, as well as raising wharf height and widening the loading ramps. Work will also be tendered for widening the existing ramp in Farewell.
“Our government remains committed to providing transportation infrastructure that meets the needs of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in the rural and remote areas of our province. This piece of work ensures we are ready for the arrival of the new custom-built vessel for the Fogo Island-Change Islands run in 2015 and demonstrates our continued commitment to residents and businesses.”
- The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources and MHA for the Isles of Notre Dame
Budget 2014 includes $71.5 million for ferry vessel replacement and ongoing maintenance and $8.5 million for improvements to marine terminals and wharfs.
QUICK FACTS
- Tenders are in the process of being called for improvements to the Change Islands Ferry Terminal wharf and the Fogo Island Ferry Terminal wharf.
- Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook includes $71.5 million investment for ferry vessel replacement and $8.5 million for improvements to marine terminals and wharfs.
- The Provincial Government delivers ferry service to 23 communities and 41 terminal ports.
- In 2012-13, the Provincial Government spent $84 million for ferry service in the province, while receiving $4.7 million in ferry paid revenue.
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Media contacts:
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Scott Barfoot Director of Communications Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-3015, 690-6290 scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca |
Deborah Chaulk Constituency Assistant to Honourable Derrick Dalley, MHA for the Isles of Notre Dame 709-884-1226 DeborahChaulk@gov.nl.ca |
2014 05 23 10:30 a.m.