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Burgeo Highway finally getting the
attention it deserves: MHA Parsons
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Kelvin Parsons, MHA for the District of Burgeo-LaPoile, says he is pleased that government has finally seen the wisdom in addressing the overgrown brush alongside the Burgeo Highway and has tendered for a brush-cutting project. The Liberal MHA had pressured government for several months to commence a brush cutting program along Route 480 due to serious safety concerns of the traveling public. A number of accidents has been attributed to the lack of a clear border along the highway. AGovernment has done the right thing here and has responded to an issue that has been of grave concern to people in this district,@ says Parsons, pointing out that petitions were gathered from residents of the south coast communities to implore government to act on the issue. Parsons says he has spoken to the Stephenville-based contractor who placed the lowest bid and his understanding is that work on the 80 km highway will begin by August 20th and is expected to be completed by the middle of October. A 10 meter clearance on both sides of the highway will be cut back. A I am very satisfied that government has finally acted properly, but until the entire brush-cutting program is complete, it is still advisable to use caution and care when traveling the Burgeo Highway. AThe thick brush is still a hazard, and with the damage created by the recent flooding in the area, I am urging motorists to drive with care and patience and to take appropriate caution.@ Parsons says that in an effort to enhance the Department of Transportation and Works= appreciation of the need for further extensive work on the road, especially in terms of paving, he held a tour and briefing with a departmental official to highlight the problem. AI will continue to keep pressure on government to attend to the needs of this district and when issues are of concern for life and safety as was this thick brush, I intend to advocate even harder until appropriate action is taken.@
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