The Honourable Premier, Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, has committed to naming the Paradise River Bridge on phase three of the Trans-Labrador Highway the ‘Leslie S. Chubbs Memorial Bridge’ in honour of the late Transportation and Works employee, Leslie (Les) Chubbs. This bridge is located on Route 510, approximately 2 km from Cartwright Junction.
Mr. Chubbs, who passed away on October 7, 2009, was a longtime, dedicated department employee and an advocate for transportation in Labrador.
A commemoration ceremony will take place at a later date, in consultation with the family.
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“I am happy to announce that the name of the Paradise River Bridge will honour the late Leslie (Les) S. Chubbs. The sign on this bridge will commemorate the valuable contributions that Mr. Chubbs made to the transportation network throughout Labrador. We thank the Chubbs family for their support for allowing us to recognize him this way.”
Honourable Dwight Ball
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“The department’s success is based on the efforts of its employees. Les Chubbs was a valued employee who is missed by his many former colleagues and friends in the department. We collectively honour his memory through the naming of the bridge across the Paradise River.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Transportation and Works
“Today’s bridge naming pays tribute to Leslie S. Chubbs, whose dedication and commitment to enhancing transportation services in Labrador is a legacy of progress for the Big Land. Les was a man who got the job done and took great pride in doing so. To his family and all those who travel this bridge, may Mr. Chubbs be forever remembered for his outstanding contributions to Labrador.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
MHA for Cartwright – L’Anse au Clair
“We are honoured to have this bridge named in memory of our late family member Leslie S. Chubbs. Les’ role with the department of Transportation and Works meant that he spent much of his time travelling throughout Labrador to help improve accessibility across the region. Prior to his sudden passing, he was committed to the completion of Phase III of the Trans-Labrador Highway which linked his home in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to his hometown of L’Anse Au Clair. Unfortunately, he did not get to see it through to the end. The naming of this bridge in his honour will serve as a reminder of Les’ dedication for a better-connected Labrador. We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador that contributed to this bridge naming.”
Family of Leslie S. Chubbs
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