Several local companies submitted low bids on road construction contracts.
Nova Construction submitted the lowest estimate of $1.1 million for drainage and gravelling for one project in Digby County for a 1.9 kilometre section of Sissiboo Road. Three other companies bid on the project.
Chapman Brothers Construction offered the lowest quote of $731,573.50 for culvert replacement for three projects in Richmond County, on Morrison Road, Evanston Road and County Line Road. Two other companies provided quotes.
Alva Construction had the lowest bid of $681,562.50 for slope failure repair for two projects in Pictou County; on Six Mile Brook Road and Trunk 4. One other company submitted an estimate.