The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Barry Petten, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure:

Speaker, as of today, 27 tenders for road infrastructure work have been issued, representing an estimated $143 million in investment throughout the province.

This reflects strong early momentum under the province’s Roads Plan and demonstrates our commitment to delivering safe, reliable transportation infrastructure for communities and businesses.

Speaker, this is the earliest point in the construction season that this volume of road tenders has been issued, providing contractors with greater certainty and enabling work to begin sooner. Importantly, a number of these tenders have already been awarded, ensuring projects are moving quickly from planning to construction and creating immediate economic activity.

Early tendering supports better project scheduling, improved value for taxpayers, and increased competition within the construction sector. It also helps maximize the short construction season, particularly in rural and remote areas where timely access to safe roads is essential.

This work directly aligns with our government’s commitment to safer communities, including safer roads. By investing early and strategically in road infrastructure, we are improving transportation safety, supporting economic growth, and strengthening connections that residents rely on every day.

Thank you, Speaker.