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Sweeney says government's roads announcement a callous
disregard for public safety May 11, 2006
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George Sweeney, MHA for the District of Carbonear-Harbour Grace, says
government’s roads infrastructure investment into the District of
Carbonear-Harbour Grace is shameful and shows a callous disregard for the
public safety of people living in the Conception Bay North area. "There are many roads in our district that require significant upgrades," said Mr. Sweeney. "It is unfortunate that this government does not recognize this need, as demonstrated by their pathetic announcement yesterday. The Department of Transportation and Works has received numerous complaints from people living in our region and I am very disappointed that they refused to acknowledge that our road infrastructure is in desperate need of repair." Sweeney referenced the poor condition of Route 70 through Victoria and Salmon Cove; the state of total disrepair of Harvey Street in Harbour Grace; two dangerous intersections that require traffic lights, Harvey Street and Veteran’s Memorial Drive, and Columbus Drive near the Trinity Conception Square in Carbonear; and street lights are also needed in two areas of Harbour Grace that are very dangerous during night time hours "Route 70 and Harvey Street are in terrible condition. Potholes and cracks are creating major problems on both roads and are posing safety hazards for motorists. Since the Veteran’s Memorial Highway opened, government has done little in making improvements to Harvey Street which used to serve as the Conception Bay North Highway. In addition, two major intersections at Harvey Street and Veteran’s Memorial Highway and Columbus Drive near the Trinity Conception Square are an accident waiting to happen. Traffic lights should be installed at both intersections to protect the traveling public. Two areas in Harbour Grace also require street lights near the Kyle and by Incinerator Road. "If Minister Taylor does not recognize the need that exists in this area, I suggest he come drive the roads in Cabonear-Harbour Grace District and experience the problems first-hand. Maybe if he gets a flat tire or damages his car like so many other residents of Conception Bay North, he may stop playing politics with these road announcements."
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