Contracted Awarded for Installation of Additional Moose Fencing

The province has awarded a contract valued at just over $1 million has been awarded to Harvey Gale and Son Limited for the installation of wildlife fencing on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Salmonier Line.

The project includes fencing along approximately two kilometres of highway westbound of Route 90 and approximately four kilometres in the eastbound direction. Construction is anticipated to begin later this year.

Government also contributes $30,000 annually for SOPAC’s Moose Sightings Hotline and public awareness campaigns. A vegetation suppression program is also being explored which will help slow growth in areas where brush clearing has occurred.