Public Works and Government Services Canada Invests $53 Million in the Alaska Highway

(firmenpresse) - FORT NELSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/24/15 -- Public Works and Government Services Canada

Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, today announced contract awards and investments totalling $53 million for the Alaska Highway.

Under this Federal Infrastructure Investment, improvements will be made to this essential road, which will lead to job creation in British Columbia.

Five contracts have been awarded for a total of $53 million, with funding being allocated as follows:

Through these investments, the Government of Canada is ensuring the highest standards of safety for its public infrastructure and the people who depend on it.

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"Our Government is committed to maintaining the safety of its public infrastructure. These infrastructure investments are part of an ongoing program to ensure that the Alaska Highway is well maintained so that those who use the highway can make it home safely to their families."

Bob Zimmer

Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River

"Our Government is focused on what matters to Canadians-jobs and economic growth. Our investment in the Alaska Highway will not only generate long-term economic benefits for the entire region, but continue to provide safe access to the thousands of Canadians who rely on the Alaska Highway."

The Honourable Diane Finley

Minister of Public Works and Government Services

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Marcel Poulin
Office of the Honourable Diane Finley
819-997-5421

Media Relations
Public Works and Government Services Canada
819-420-5501

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