Municipal Affairs
August 2, 2013
The Provincial Government is committed to continuous improvement of road infrastructure across the province. As a result of this, $380,000 is being invested for road upgrades and paving in the Town of Glovertown which will bring additional safety in the area of Glovertown Academy. The announcement was made at an event in the community on July 25 by the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs.
“Having adequate and properly maintained roadways is important for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Minister O’Brien. “Our young people are the future of this province, and this investment of $380,000 will allow safer access to Glovertown Academy, demonstrate the Provincial Government’s commitment to the development of safer communities for all residents.”
The funding will be used to complete pavement work on Penny’s Brook Road. The road, which provides access to Glovertown Academy, will be widened to allow access for both vehicular and foot traffic. A dedicated walking area on the edge of the pavement will bring additional safety for students who use the road to walk to the school.
“I am pleased to see the Provincial Government investing in this area, and I applaud the commitment being made to the safety of students in Glovertown,” said Sandy Collins, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services and MHA for Terra Nova. “This project will allow drivers to more easily and safely share the roadway with students who are walking to and from Glovertown Academy by providing pedestrians with a dedicated walking area.”
Funding for this project is cost-shared with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent and the Town of Glovertown covering the remaining ten per cent.
“The funding being provided by the Provincial Government, along with our municipal investment, will be of great benefit to the people of Glovertown, particularly our students,” said David Saunders Sr., Mayor of Glovertown. “Not only will pedestrians be safer while walking to school, but we will also have a better, wider roadway which will benefit all residents of the community.”
Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future includes funding for the second year of a $130 million municipal capital works program. This investment is funding important infrastructure projects for towns and cities, and is delivering better services for families in areas such as water and waste water, recreation, road repair, and fire services, across the province.
Media contacts:
| Hugh Donnan Director of Communications Department of Municipal Affairs 709-729-1983, 725-6511 hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca |
Tess Burke Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551, 699-2402 tessburke@gov.nl.ca |
David Saunders Sr. Mayor of Glovertown 709-533-2351 jperry@personainternet.com |
2013 08 02 10:30 a.m.