GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD (GNB) – The provincial government will fund the replacement of six timber cross culverts in Grand Bay-Westfield this year as part of the Municipal Designated Highway Program.
“The sustainability and growth of communities depend upon modern infrastructure,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser. “To grow and develop, municipalities like Grand Bay-Westfield need strong partnerships with the provincial government.”
Under the program, municipalities apply for funding assistance for capital upgrade projects. The government received more than $210-million in funding requests through the program in 2016.
A tender will be issued this spring for the replacement of six culverts on Route 177.
“Our government understands the importance of investing in communities,” said Fraser. “We are listening to our municipal partners and getting things done.”
“For our community to continue to grow and prosper, we need modern infrastructure in place,” said Grand Bay-Westfield Mayor Grace Losier. “We are pleased to have secured funding from our provincial partners for this important project.”
The province’s $775.6-million capital budget, which includes the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s capital budget of $638.5 million, reflects the government’s priority to support its buildings, highways and bridges.
Funding for the Municipal Designated Highway Program has more than doubled since the 2014-15 fiscal year, increasing to $25 million in 2015. It has remained at that level as part of a government commitment to sustain funding for municipalities.
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