Harold Lundrigan Explained

Harold Wilson Lundrigan, CM (29 February 1928  - 18 December 2009) was a Canadian construction businessman based in Newfoundland and Labrador. His construction projects included oversight of the initial paving of the Trans-Canada Highway in his province.

He earned a Diploma of Engineering degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland then three years later an engineering degree from Nova Scotia Technical College.[1] Lundrigan served as the first Chairman of the Economic Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, Chairman of the Royal Commission on Employment and Unemployment and served as a member of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council.[2]

He was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in April 1991.[3]

He and his brother Arthur were inducted into the Junior Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Business Hall of Fame in 2000.[4]

Lundrigan died at Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador on 18 December 2009 aged 81.[5]

References

  1. Web site: 1991 Alumnus of the Year . 2009-12-20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091108165009/http://www.munalum.ca/association/awards/1991.php . 8 November 2009 . dmy-all .
  2. Web site: Arthur & Harold Lundrigan . Junior Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador .
  3. Web site: Harold W. Lundrigan . .
  4. Web site: Business Hall of Fame . Junior Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador .
  5. News: Construction pioneer Harold Lundrigan dies at age 81 . . 18 December 2009 . Gary . Kean . 2009-12-20 .

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