By Mark Squibb
Witless Bay council last week accepted over a million dollars in multi-year capital works funding to help mitigate flooding at the recreation grounds.
The project has been valued at $1,174,847, the lion’s share of which will be paid by the provincial government. The Town of Witless Bay will be on the hook for $106,539.
“We’re delighted to be able to share that we’ve accepted this project on a 90/10 split,” said councillor Jacob Hayden. “As most residents know, that area has become a bit of a flooding issue, and we’re hoping that with this funding and with this project we’ll be able to mitigate some of that flooding and help stop damage to town infrastructure in that area.”
Hayden extended his thanks to Town staff for their work in securing the funding.
Mayor Trevor Croft noted further that in her 11 months on the job, Town CAO Jennifer Aspell has secured $1.7 million in gas tax funding for the town.
The motion passed unanimously.
Council also awarded a contract for upgrades to Harbour Road to Dexter Construction Ltd., in the amount of $226,274, HST included.
Meridian Engineering was appointed prime consultant on the project.
