The Williams Government continues its aggressive plan to stimulate the economy by issuing tenders for roof replacement at five Provincial Government buildings.

"This government is taking a proactive approach to maintaining our public buildings," said the Honourable Trevor Taylor, Minister of Transportation and Works. "These alteration projects will ensure the long-term viability of these important structures."

The Department of Transportation and Works has issued tenders to replace roofs at the College of the North Atlantic campuses in Grand Falls-Windsor, Baie Verte and Clarenville, as well as the Gander Arts and Culture Centre and the highway depot in Grand Falls-Windsor.

"The Williams Government recognizes it is prudent to invest strategically in these challenging economic times," said Minister Taylor. "That�s why we are investing approximately $800 million in infrastructure this fiscal year, doubling last year�s expenditure."

The Provincial Government will invest $130 million to address repairs and maintenance to public buildings in 2009-10 � an increase of $30 million from last fiscal year. In total, government will invest in excess of $4 billion in infrastructure projects over the next several years.

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