Old Placentia Road and Ruby Line
Upgrading Near Completion
A $845, 000 contract to complete upgrading to a portion of
Old Placentia Road and Ruby Line in Mount Pearl has been awarded to BCL
Construction Ltd. of St. John's. The announcement was made today by
Oliver
Langdon, minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing
Corporation
(NLHC).
As part of the sale of the "Pearlgate Centre Property" in
Mount Pearl
there was a commitment to complete upgrading to a portion of the roads
accessing the 35.9 acre site sold to First Gem Ltd. Canada Lands was
involved
with the sale of this property on a 75% (Canada Lands) and 25% (NLHC)
basis.
Upgrading of the roads is also a cost-shared project between NLHC and
Canada
Lands.
The majority of the work will be completed by the end of
November which
includes 700 metres of widening and paving five traffic lanes(including
a centre turning lane), medians, storm sewers, curbs, gutters and side
walks. These improvements will meet the requirements of the original
plan
and complete the upgrading of Old Placentia Road ensuring safer and
easier
access for the residents of Westminister, Pearlgate Centre and
Pearlgate
East area.
"It is estimated that $1.1 million will be spent on
construction, engineering
and landscaping," said Minister Langdon. "NLHC is committed to meeting
community needs, through accessibility and safety. These upgrades
provide
an important service for all residents." .
For further information, contact:
Jenny Bowring, Corporate Communications
Telephone: (709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca
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