Transportation and Works
May 29, 2015

Infrastructure Improvements Enhance Economic Development

Tender is Called for Upgrades to Rencontre East Ferry Terminal

The Department of Transportation and Works has called the tender for upgrades to the ferry terminal wharf at Rencontre East.

"Over the past 10 years, we have invested in modernizing the provincial ferry fleet. Upgrades to ferry terminals, wharves, as well as vessel replacements, refits and maintenance have enhanced supports for rural and remote communities. Both residents and visitors to the south coast of the island will see the benefits of the terminal enhancements at Rencontre East for many years to come."
- The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works

The tender calls for structural repairs to the ferry terminal wharf, which is central to the Rencontre East, Bay L'Argent and Pool's Cove ferry route and which is currently serviced by the MV Northern Seal.

"We are very pleased with our government's commitment to ensuring that marine infrastructure supports safe and reliable transportation for residents and visitors.This is a very welcome announcementfor residents and businesses that rely exclusively on the ferry to go about their daily lives."
- Tracey Perry, MHA for Fortune Bay - Cape La Hune

Great strides have been made to renew and modernize the provincial ferry fleet with two new ferries already delivering service. Annually, the provincial fleet of ferries transports more than 900,000 passengers, 400,000 vehicles, and 20,000 tonnes of freight across more than 50,000 arrivals and departures.

QUICK FACTS

  • The Department of Transportation and Works has called the tender for upgrades to the ferry terminal at wharf at Rencontre East.
  • The ferry terminal wharf is central to the Rencontre East, Bay L'Argent and Pool's Cove ferry route, which is currently serviced by the MV Northern Seal.
  • Annually, the provincial fleet of ferries transports more than 900,000 passengers, 400,000 vehicles, and 20,000 tonnes of freight across more than 50,000 arrivals and departures.

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Media contacts:

Jacquelyn Howard
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 689-2624
jacquelynhoward@gov.nl.ca 		Carolyn Collier
Constituency Assistant to
Tracey Perry
MHA for Fortune Bay - Cape La Hune
709-538-3112
carolyncollier@gov.nl.ca

2015 05 29                              12:15 p.m.