Transportation and Works
June 30, 2015
Infrastructure Improvements Benefit Communities and Residents
Tender Awarded for Upgrades to Rencontre East Ferry Terminal
A tender valued at just over $359,000 for upgrades to the ferry terminal wharf at Rencontre East has been awarded to Coady Construction & Excavating Limited.
“The upgrades planned for the ferry terminal wharf at Rencontre East are part of the many investments being made by our government to improve ferry terminals and wharves at locations across the province. Such enhancements also complement ongoing work regarding vessel replacements, refits and maintenance which recognize the vital link our marine services provide in the overall provincial transportation network.”
- The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works
The contract includes structural repairs to the ferry terminal wharf, which is central to the Rencontre East, Bay L’Argent and Pool’s Cove ferry route. The area is serviced by the MV Northern Seal.
“This contract of just over $359,000 is a significant investment by government for important improvements to the terminal wharf in Rencontre East. Both residents and businesses rely on the ferry daily and we welcome the repairs that will be made which will help ensure a safe and reliable service.”
- Tracey Perry, MHA for Fortune Bay - Cape La Hune
Great strides have been made to renew and modernize the provincial ferry fleet with two new ferries already delivering service. 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. It is among the largest provincial marine fleets in the county.
QUICK FACTS:
- Upgrades to the ferry terminal wharf at Rencontre East will begin soon through a contract valued at just over $359,000.
- The contract for structural repairs to the wharf has been awarded to Coady Construction & Excavating.
- The ferry terminal wharf is central to the Rencontre East, Bay L’Argent and Pool’s Cove ferry route, which is serviced by the MV Northern Seal.
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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 |
Carolyn Collier Constituency Assistant to Tracey Perry MHA Fortune Bay - Cape La Hune 709-538-3112 carolyncollier@gov.nl.ca |
2015 06 30 2:35 p.m.