Transportation and Works
November 17, 2016

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works:

Minister Highlights Multi-Year Roads Plan Public Consultations

Mr. Speaker, to help develop a multi-year provincial roads plan, the Provincial Government has invited the general public to identify sections of provincial roads and bridges that should be considered for inclusion in the plan via an online feedback form.

Those who use the provincial road system have first-hand knowledge of road conditions. It is important to me, as minister, and us as a government, to extract that knowledge and use it to develop a sound, evidence-based multi-year roads plan.

Participants are asked to identify their region, route name and number and the nearest municipality or landmark as well as the type of issue, such as infrastructure deterioration, which affects their ability to use a road or bridge. These will be considered for the final plan.

The form, currently available on the department's website at tw.gov.nl.ca, will be available until November 21 and to date, we have been encouraged by the level of public participation with 333 responses so far.

Developing a multi-year approach to road improvement provides clarity and timelines on road work, allows government to use available resources more efficiently, and allows for earlier tenders so we can take full advantage of our province's short construction season.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

2016 11 17             1:45 p.m.