Transportation and Works
June 12, 2015
Supporting Economic Development
Upgrades Set to Begin for Happy Valley-Goose Bay Wharf
The Provincial Government has awarded a contract valued at $299,000 for enhancements to the wharf at Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Paulo Ventures Inc., a company located in St. Lewis on the south coast of Labrador.
“The wharf project for Happy Valley-Goose Bay is an important piece of work and one of many necessary investments to upgrade and maintain marine infrastructure throughout the province. This tender calls for a significant infrastructure upgrade to the wharf which will be undertaken by a local business in Labrador, supporting the local economy and residents.”
- The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works
In addition to the Happy Valley-Goose Bay wharf, upgrades will also be made this summer to the wharves at Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, Bell Island, Fogo Island, and Rencontre East. The tender for the work in Happy Valley-Goose Bay includes repairs to the concrete wharf deck, mooring bollards, and the ladders and fenders of the wharf.
“In issuing a tender call for upgrades to the Happy Valley-Goose Bay wharf, the Provincial Government continues to demonstrate its commitment to the development of infrastructure in Labrador. The enhancements to the wharf represent an important investment that will benefit the residents of Labrador for years to come.”
- The Honourable Keith Russell, Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs and MHA for Lake Melville
Annually, the provincial fleet of ferries transports more than 900,000 passengers, 400,000 vehicles, and 20,000 tonnes of freight across more than 50,000 arrivals and departures.
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government has awarded a contract to Paulo Ventures Inc. of St. Lewis, Labrador for enhancements to the wharf at Happy Valley-Goose Bay valued at almost $299,000.
- The tender requires the general rehabilitation and repairs of the wharf at Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
- Annually, the provincial fleet of ferries transports more than 900,000 passengers, 400,000 vehicles, and 20,000 tonnes of freight across more than 50,000 arrivals and departures.
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Media contacts:
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Jacquelyn Howard Director of Communications Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-3015, 689-2624 JacquelynHoward@gov.nl.ca |
Shannon Tobin Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Keith Russell MHA for Lake Melville 709-896-7975 shannonjtobin@gov.nl.ca |
2015 06 12 9:40 a.m.