Transportation and Works
July 6, 2015

Enhancing Infrastructure to Benefit Families and Communities

Work to Begin on Route 230-21 at English Harbour

Work will begin this summer in English Harbour to construct a culvert which will result in the reopening of R230-21 on the Bonavista Peninsula. The tender for the work, valued at $340,000, has been awarded to Sweetland's Aggregate Ltd in Bonavista.

"We are pleased to move forward this construction season with this project which is important to the residents of English Harbour. We continue to make strategic investments in road work across the province that help to ensure a reliable and safe transportation network for all residents."
-The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works

With the construction of an aluminum box culvert at Route 230-21 in English Harbour, the original route for motorists will be re-established.

"The installation of a culvert in English Harbour is an important upgrade to infrastructure on the Bonavista Peninsula. I look forward to the reopening of the original route through the community. This investment will improve access and connectivity in the community, thus benefiting both residents and visitors to the area."
- The Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Finance and MHA for the District of Trinity North

Budget 2015 allocates more than $204 million for upgrades and enhancements to provincial highways, roads, and bridges. This is part of over $660 million being invested this year in schools, roads, health care facilities and municipal infrastructure.

QUICK FACTS

  • A tender valued at $340,000 has been awarded to Sweetland's Aggregate Ltd. on the Bonavista Peninsula to construct a culvert on Route 230-21 at English Harbour.
  • The completion of the culvert will result in the original route across the bridge on Route 230-21 being reopened.
  • More than $204 million has been allocated in Budget 2015 for upgrades and enhancements to provincial highways, roads, and bridges.

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Media contacts:

Jacquelyn Howard
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3014, 689-2624
jacquelynhoward@gov.nl.ca 		Caroline Frost
Constituency Assistant to the
Honourable Ross Wiseman
MHA for Trinity North
709-466-4165
carolinefrost@gov.nl.ca

2015 07 06                              2:35 p.m.