Transportation and Works
March 21, 2014

Sound Fiscal Management Maximizes Infrastructure Investment

Tender Confirms Early Start for Road Upgrades in Trinity-Bay de Verde

As part of the Provincial Government’s Budget 2014 pre-commitment of $30 million for the Provincial Road Improvement Program, a tender for road upgrades in Trinity-Bay de Verde is being issued.

“Through our Provincial Roads Improvement Program, we continue to make upgrades and enhancements to the close to 10,000 kilometres of provincial roads in Newfoundland and Labrador. In collaboration with our industry partners, we are starting the road construction season earlier this year and beginning work as soon as possible to fully utilize the province’s construction season. With $30 million already pre-committed to this year’s roads budget, we are off to a great start, which will benefit those who use the provincial highway system.”
- The Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister of Transportation and Works

The tender, which was announced by Minister McGrath in Heart’s Content, includes the rehabilitation of approximately five kilometres of Route 74, Hearts Content Barrens; approximately one kilometre of Route 80 at New Melbourne; approximately two kilometres of Route 70 near Perry’s Cove; 1.7 kilometre of Route70-37, Perry’s Cove Road; and, approximately one kilometre of levelling asphalt in Bay de Verde.

“I am very pleased that improvements will be made to these well-travelled routes in Trinity - Bay de Verde. The issuance of early tenders will see the work start early in year benefiting residents and visitors alike as soon as possible.”
- The Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Finance and MHA for Trinity - Bay de Verde

Minister McGrath also announced that a tender will be released in the near future for approximately 2.5 kilometres of road work on Route 73, New Harbour Barrens.

The $30 million funding is a pre-commitment under the full Department of Transportation and Works budget plan for 2014-15. Further funding allocations for the transportation infrastructure program will be determined during the annual budget process.

Through sound fiscal management and responsible decisions, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is strengthening the business environment, encouraging the development of innovative industries and building a vibrant economy.

QUICK FACTS

• As part of the Provincial Government’s Budget 2014 pre-commitment of $30 million for the Provincial Road Improvement Program, a tender for road upgrades in Trinity-Bay de Verde is being released.
• A tender will be released in the near future for approximately 2.5 kilometres of road work on Route 73, New Harbour Barrens.
• Further funding allocation for transportation infrastructure improvements will be determined during the annual budget process.
• Since 2004, more than $1.6 billion has been invested to upgrade more than 25 per cent (2,800 kilometres) of total roads and highways in the province.

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