The recent 24-hour snowclearing pilot project continues to have gaps that is impacting thousands of people across the province, says Opposition Transportation and Works Critic Roland Butler. Butler raised the issue in the House of Assembly earlier today.

“After recent snowfalls across the province, I immediately started receiving complaints about this program,” said Mr. Butler. “The Minister of Transportation and Works continuously states that areas with high traffic and snow volumes were included in this pilot project, but this is of little comfort to people living outside the coverage area.”

Butler highlighted concerns expressed by mayors and commuters around the province who are disappointed that they were not consulted when decisions were made on what regions would receive 24-hour snowclearing.

“I have personally spoken to individuals on the southwest coast, Conception Bay North and the Burin Peninsula who are disappointed their regions were not included in this program. The minister admitted today that no consultation was done with communities or groups to determine what areas should have been included. It’s fine to keep sections of the Trans Canada Highway clear, but there are thousands of people who will still not be able to access the highway.”

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