Who is responsible for water and electricity bills in Rest Areas and Roadside Facilities?
A. The Contractors may be responsible for electricity at some Rest Areas and Roadside Facilities if the Rest Area is on a separate meter than the adjacent Highway lighting. The Contractor may also be responsible for water bills at some Rest Areas and Roadside Facilities if water is provided by the local municipality. Interested proponents should contact the district for the specifics of each facility. In some Rest Areas and Roadside Facilities; the Contractor may also be responsible for testing well water. This has traditionally been done by the Ministry of Health; they stopped providing that service as of April 1, 2003. The Ministry is assessing any potential impact on the maintenance contracts.
