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City of FSJ awards roadworks tender to DGS Astro Paving

The City of Fort St. John has awarded DGS Astro Paving with the tender for the 2023 Capital Roadworks projects, valued at $3,489,556.

By Jordan Prentice

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May 12, 2023

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Fort St. John City Hall — Fort St. John City Hall (Katherine Caddel, Energeticcity.ca)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The City of Fort St. John has awarded DGS Astro Paving with the tender for the 2023 Capital Roadworks projects, valued at $3,489,556.

The tender projects include the construction and paving of 82nd Street between 100th and 101st Avenues. Storm sewers, water main, and streetlights will be installed.

Another project included in the tender is the phase one upgrading of 89th Avenue from 78A Street to 81A Street, which will feature the installation of storm sewers, streetlights, and sidewalks. The water main will be replaced as well. According to the City, phases two and three will be proposed for future funding and construction.

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The final project included in the roadworks tender is the upgrading and paving of the parking lot at Mathews Park.

Now that the tender has been awarded, a letter will be issued to DGS Astro and Paving, and construction will begin when weather conditions permit.

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Jordan Prentice

Recent graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program, born and raised in Vancouver, Jordan’s passion for broadcast and journalism began with her dream of becoming a hockey journalist and play-by-play commentator.

During her schooling, Jordan discovered a deep passion for reporting on Indigenous issues, culture and affairs. Jordan is also passionate about connecting with and listening to stories from people from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

Last Spring, Jordan completed her first season providing play-by-play for Trinity Western University Women’s Hockey and gameday hosting for BCHL Coquitlam Express.

Jordan enjoys radio anchoring, creating and editing video content, and hopes to one day pursue a career in investigative journalism as well as producing documentaries.

When Jordan isn’t looking for the next great story to tell, she enjoys taking pictures, riding her bike, collecting her favourite rock and roll albums on vinyl, and, of course, cheering on her beloved Canucks. More by Jordan Prentice.