Today, the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure;
Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development; and His Worship Craig Williams, Mayor of the Town of Conception Harbour, announced funding to improve road and driving safety in Conception Harbour.
The project consists of constructing a new 10 metre armour stone retaining wall on Bacon Cove Road. In addition, a pipe culvert and channel excavation will be included to ensure the safety and stability of the retaining wall. This project will help improve driving conditions for safer commuting.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $20,000 in this project through the Rural and Northern Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada infrastructure program. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is also investing over $20,000 and the Town of Conception Harbour is contributing more than $4,000 in the project.
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“Investments in public infrastructure are crucial to keeping our rural and small communities in Newfoundland and Labrador healthy, strong, and vibrant. The armour stone retaining wall on Bacon Cove Road will make driving in the community safer, more reliable, and more resilient. Canada’s infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities. Thank you to all involved in making today’s important announcement happen!”
Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development
“The safety of motorists and workers is always a top priority for all road work. This new infrastructure will create a safer roadway for motorists, residents, and tourists in Conception Harbour.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“The Town of Conception Harbour is very pleased to work with all levels of government on this project. This funding enables the town to provide safe roads for the residents of the area.”
His Worship Craig Williams
Mayor of the Town of Conception Harbour
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