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Where the streets are paved with…glass?
2018-10-05
That concrete island in the middle of the roundabout might have been built with your empty Chardonnay bottle. A Prince Edward Island business is making crushed-glass aggregate that is proving superior in road construction. The process reduces the need to import gravel and keeps countless glass...
Motor Vehicle Registration Refund
2018-10-01
Can I get a refund for my vehicle’s registration?, If your vehicle’s registration has not expired, you may be eligible for a refund of a portion of the cost of the registration. Refund requirements vary based on the type of vehicle. For example, refunds for trailer registrations are based on the...
Building roads and bridges with the environment top of mind
2018-09-25
It takes skilled work and planning to replace a bridge in a sensitive wetland area. Blooming Point is a beloved Prince Edward Island beach, accessible by a single road. When it came time to replace a bridge on that road, the job had to be done quickly and had to respect the environment. Island...
Demolition of vacant manor making way for future development
2018-09-07
The former Summerset Manor is slated for demolition, opening up a prime piece of real estate in the heart of Summerside for potential development. “We are still open to good ideas for development of the property,” said Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Taking down...
Canada and Prince Edward Island to make significant investments that will improve the lives of Canadians
2018-08-16
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth and well-paid middle-class jobs, build inclusive communities, and support a low carbon, green economy–leading to a higher quality of life for all...
Building stronger communities across Prince Edward Island with federal Gas Tax Fund
2018-08-10
Investing in modern, efficient public infrastructure is key to promoting economic growth, strengthening the middle class and developing healthy sustainable communities. The Government of Canada has delivered the first of two $8.25 million annual installments of the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) to...
Increased truck traffic on Riverside Drive
2018-07-13
Motorists are asked to drive carefully on Riverside Drive in Charlottetown due to increased truck traffic throughout the summer months. The trucks are transporting gravel needed for several large-scale projects. Drivers should practice safe driving habits around large trucks, such as allowing...
Additional Air Quality Tests Overview
2018-06-20
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure undertakes many renovation and construction projects for our road network, education facilities, and many more. We follow very strict protocols approved by the Workers Compensation Board for all major renovation and construction projects. The...
Federal, provincial energy-saving funding announced
2018-06-08
Canada and Prince Edward Island are working together to take climate action and find solutions to help Canadians save money, reduce energy waste, create jobs, and support healthy communities. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay—on behalf of the Minister of...