Transportation and Works
February 19, 2010
Provincial Government Rolls Out More Roadwork
The Provincial Government
has called two more tenders for roadwork to be completed
this construction season. The Honourable Tom Hedderson,
Minister of Transportation and Works, made the
announcement today.
"Our government is
committed to investing strategically in highway
infrastructure throughout the province," said Minister
Hedderson. "Through our unprecedented levels of funding
over the past several years, we have been making travel
on our highways safer and more enjoyable for all who use
them."
These latest tenders are
for the following projects:
- Upgrading and
repaving of approximately eight kilometers of Route
60, Conception Bay Highway, between the communities
of Colliers and Harbour Main. The project will be
cost-shared 50/50 between the Provincial and Federal
Governments under the federal Infrastructure
Stimulus Fund.
- The construction of
an interchange on the Trans-Canada Highway at
Sunnyside. This project will be cost-shared 50/50
between the Provincial and Federal Governments under
the Major Infrastructure Component of the federal
Building Canada Fund.
"Route 60 is an important
stretch of highway in the Conception Bay region and I am
pleased that this important work will be carried out
this summer," said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, MHA for
Harbour Main. "This work will benefit the many residents
and tourists travelling in this beautiful and historic
area of the province."
"A new interchange at
Sunnyside will make this section of the Trans Canada
Highway safer for all motorists especially those looking
to access the communities of Sunnyside and Come By
Chance," said Calvin Peach, MHA for Bellevue. "People
have wanted this interchange for some time and we are
certainly pleased to see it become a reality."
Highway upgrades are part
of the Williams Government's overall infrastructure
program valued at more than $4 billion over the next
several years which includes investments in healthcare,
education, justice, social housing, transportation,
municipal and other provincial infrastructure.
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Media contacts:
Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca
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Sharon Vokey
Executive Assistant to
Hon. Tom Hedderson, MHA for Harbour Main
709-729-5884
sharonvokey@gov.nl.ca |
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca |
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2010 02 19
9:35 a.m.
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