Transportation and Works
Executive Council
August 27, 2013
The Department of Transportation and Works has awarded two contracts totalling more than $38 million as work gets underway to prepare for paving of Phases II and III of the Trans Labrador Highway (TLH).
“Construction crews are busy along all three phases of the TLH, as we continue to deliver on our promise to the people of Labrador,” said the Honourable Paul Davis, Minister of Transportation and Works. “With the last full season of paving on Phase I in progress, we are very excited to be investing $38 million to see significant progress being made on Phases II and III.”
Two project contracts were recently awarded to Mike Kelly & Sons Ltd. and include widening and upgrading of 80 kilometres on Route 510 from Red Bay to Lodge Bay with a contract value of $22.5 million; and widening and upgrading of 80 kilometres on Route 510 from Happy Valley-Goose Bay towards Cartwright with a contract value of $15.7 million.
“This highway is one of the largest infrastructure projects in our province’s history,” said the Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs. “Spanning close to 1,200 kilometres and navigating some of the most remote land in our country, the TLH represents immense investment and provincial pride.”
Paving crews continue to make significant progress on Route 500 of the TLH, from Labrador West to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, with the paving of the full 530 kilometres of Phase I on schedule for completion in the summer of 2014.
“The TLH is a vital link for us in Labrador and as paving continues, we see an enhanced transportation system providing significant benefit to all those who have access to it,” said Keith Russell, MHA for Lake Melville. “I am proud to be a part of a government that is responsive to the needs of Labrador residents.”
In January 2013, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced a joint investment of over $85 million to begin widening and paving Phases II and III of the Trans Labrador Highway. Budget 2013 includes an infrastructure investment of over $866 million to encourage economic growth, job creation and stronger communities.
Media contacts:
| Carol Ann Carter Director of Communications (Acting) Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-1758, 631-9505 carolanncarter@gov.nl.ca |
Roger Scaplen Director of Communications Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs Labrador Affairs Office 709-729-1674, 697-5267 rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca |
| Tess Burke Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551 tessburke@gov.nl.ca |
2013 08 27 10:15 a.m.