The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, will provide an update on the construction of the 145-bed long-term care home in Corner Brook tomorrow (Wednesday, February 13).

The event will take place in Corner Brook at the intersection of Lewin Parkway and Wheelers Road, beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Minister Crocker will be joined by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources and MHA for Corner Brook, and Scott Reid, MHA for St. George’s – Humber.

As the site is an active construction zone, media are asked to arrive at 11:30 a.m. for a review of safety procedures and are required to wear CSA-approved protective footwear. Safety vests, glasses and hard hats will be provided. For details about safety procedures on site, please contact Brian Scott at brianscott@gov.nl.ca or 709-725-9201.

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