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Sunday, April 25, 2010

Boil Water Order Remains in Place











Homes and businesses east of the Reversing Falls bridge are now into day three of a boil water order.


Officials say a valve was left open and chlorine gas failed to treat the water for about 15 minutes on Friday morning.


Tests on the system have been and will continue to be conducted as officials look for the green light to allow home-owners and businesses to turn their taps back on.


The Millidgeville area is the one exception where water doesn't have to be boiled. The earliest the order can be lifted is tomorrow afternoon.

Department of Transportation Sets a New Record

A record will be reached tonight at midnight but it will come and go with very little fan-fare.


Spring weight restrictions for heavy trucks will be lifted from all provincial highways, nearly four weeks ahead of schedule.


This is the earliest removal of the spring weight restriction in the Province's history.


The weight restrictions are put in place to protect highways from damage during the spring thaw by reducing allowable weights.

New Look Coming for Millenium Drive

Quispamsis may soon be the home of a new Pre-Fabricated Homes Sales Lot.


A company is looking to use land located on Millennium Drive that is now an empty Used Car Sales Lot.


Citizens in the area that may be effected can go to a public hearing set by Town Council for May 18 to voice any concerns.

Traffic Flow Near the Gondola Point Ferry

The Gondola Point Ferry Landing will soon have better traffic flow.


Quispamsis Council voted in favor of building a right turning lane at Route 119 and Riverfront Crescent.


Council has agreed to pay for half of the $400,000 project with the Department of Transportation paying the other 50%.


After an email poll Council says it will pay $125,000 of their half this year leaving $75,000 next year.

More Money For New Dog Park in Quispamsis

New funding will give dog walkers in Quispamsis a place to stretch their legs.


The Regional Development Corporation has agreed to give the town $25,000 to help pay for the proposed Dog Park Project.


The park will be located at the Arts and Culture Park with the money covering the cost of dog paths.