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Over 1 million dollars invested in roads for 2009-2010

Published February 24, 2009
By Martin C. Barry • PXN


Laurier-Dorion M.N.A. Gerry Sklavounos, announced an investment of 1 077 250$ in road infrastructure for 2009-2010 in Laurier-Dorion. This sum is part of the Charest government’s vast infrastructure renovation package of over 3,7 billion dollars for 2009-2010.
This year, the amounts invested in road infrastructure are the most generous in Québec’s history due to the January 14th increase of the previously announced Québec infrastructure plan. “The amounts announced this year confirm the will of our government to continue to improve the state of our roads”, specified the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Social Services Gerry Sklavounos.
“By facilitating transportation and notably the movement and delivery of our exported goods, the improvement of our roads will contribute greatly to the economic development of Laurier-Dorion” , he said This investment will allow for the realization of roadway and structural conservation and network improvement.
An investment of such magnitude will help create and maintain many jobs. “This is an important lever to counter the effects of the current economic crisis in many socioeconomic areas. These investments will support our local economy and contribute to wealth creation and the quality of life for our citizens”, concluded Mr. Sklavounos.


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