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TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--HIGHWAY 104-OMNIBUS AGREEMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia ruled today that the Highway 104 Western Alignment omnibus agreement should be made public under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Mr. Justice William Kelly made his ruling on the contract which outlines terms under which the new Western Alignment expressway is being built. Mr. Justice Kelly denied the appeal of the Atlantic Highways Corporation (AHC), the private sector partner building the new road, which is seeking to keep the information private. However, the omnibus agreement cannot be made public until March 13, 1997 at the earliest because of further proceedings at the Court of Appeal. Justice Kelly delayed the effect of his decision to give AHC time to appear before the Court of Appeal. Today's court hearing came after a decision by the province to release the omnibus agreement to all four applicants under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. -30- Contact: Public Affairs and Communications 902-424-8687 trp Feb. 28, 1997 - 5:00 p.m.