Executive Council
Transportation and Works
June 27, 2016
Building a Reliable and Safe Transportation Network
Provincial Government Invests in Road Work in Southern Labrador
The Provincial Government is moving forward with road work in the Southern Labrador area this construction season with a project for leveling/paving of Route 510 from L'Anse au Clair to West St. Modeste. The project is being funded under the $62 million Provincial Roads Program. The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, together with the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, and Lisa Dempster, MHA for Cartwright - L'Anse au Clair, made the announcement in Labrador today.
"Our government believes a solid foundation in road infrastructure encourages people to travel, businesses to expand and communities to flourish. We are making significant investments in our transportation network this year through the Provincial Roads program. Such investments stimulate economic activity, create jobs and will help our communities and our province to thrive."
- The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
The tender for the road project from L'Anse au Clair to West St. Modeste will be issued this week.
"Route 510 is an important part of the transportation network in Labrador and we recognize the area from L'Anse au Clair to West St. Modeste is in need of work. With many demands throughout the province for road rehabilitation and upgrades, we are pleased to be able to undertake a leveling project in this area which will help improve driving and safety conditions for residents."
- The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works
Dust suppression work is also being undertaken to enhance safe driving conditions. Roads in the following areas of the Labrador region will be treated this construction season: Lodge Bay; Mary's Harbour; St. Lewis; Port Hope Simpson; Charlottetown; Paradise River; and, Cartwright.
"Today's announcement is very good news for Cartwright - L'Anse au Clair. By including vital infrastructure upgrades for the region in its very first budget, government is demonstrating its strong commitment to the safety and well-being of residents and visitors in coastal Labrador."
- Lisa Dempster, MHA for Cartwright - L'Anse au Clair
The Department of Transportation and Works is developing a multi-year transportation infrastructure plan that will list projects for the next five years. The plan will allow tenders to be issued earlier to take better advantage of the full construction season, and will identify projects based on criteria such as safety, conditions, class, economic impacts, preventive value and bundling opportunities.
QUICK FACTS
- A tender for leveling/paving of Route 510 from L'Anse au Clair to West St. Modeste will be issued this week.
- The project is being funded under the $62 million Provincial Roads Program.
- Dust suppression work will also be undertaken in the southern Labrador area this season on roads in Lodge Bay, Mary's Harbour, St. Lewis, Port Hope Simpson, Charlottetown, Paradise River and Cartwright.
- The Department of Transportation and Works is developing a multi-year transportation infrastructure plan which will identify road projects province-wide for a five year period.
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Media contacts:
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Nancy O'Connor
Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-689-1825 nancyoconnor@gov.nl.ca |
Erin Curran
Communications Specialist Office of the Premier 709-725-9231 ErinCurran@gov.nl.ca |
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Jacquelyn Howard
Director of Communications Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-3015, 689-2624 jacquelynhoward@gov.nl.ca |
Nathan Downey
Government Members Office 709-729-3226 NathanDowney@gov.nl.ca |
2016 06 27 4:15 p.m.