History of The Ministry
The history of the ministry can be traced back to 1854 when three road commissioners were appointed to oversee the expenditure of the first appropriation of 500 pounds.
- In 1858, the Department of Lands and Works was created under the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works.
- In 1861, a Constitutional Act set up the Land and Works Department to locate, construct, and maintain highways and bridges.
- In 1908, a separate Department of Public Works was formed and placed under a Minister of Public Works.
- In 1954, highways became the responsibility of the Department of Highways and in 1976, the Department of Highways and Public Works.
- On September 27, 1977, the Ministerial Titles Amendment Act was passed and the department became a ministry.
- On December 5, 1978, Transportation and Communication were added to the portfolio and the title became the Ministry of Transportation, Communications, and Highways.
- On November 23, 1979, the Ministry of Transportation and Highways was established.
- On June 5, 2001, the name of the ministry changed to Ministry of Transportation.
- On June 23, 2008, the name of the ministry changed to Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
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