Danny Williams does turnaround on Galway roundabout

Developer Danny Williams confirmed Friday he will pay for a traffic roundabout in the Galway subdivision.

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Williams said earlier in the year that the city of St. John's should foot the bill, because the infrastructure will benefit other west end neighbourhoods such as Goulds and Southlands.

But it seems the clock is ticking on the project and work needs to be done.

"It is important to get the roundabout done to get ahead of traffic issues, and also to be able to open for business," a spokesperson for Williams told CBC News in an emailFriday.

Coun. Jonathan Galgay, who said he spoke with Williams earlier in the day, said the city and Williams are still discussing other issues related to the development, but would not be specific.

The issue became public in late May when Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworthreleased a letter from Williams challenging the city's demand that DewCor pay for the roundabout.

At the time Ellsworthsaid the cost would be $100,000 although Williams has said it would be much higher.

The former premier accused the city of a double standard spending money for infrastructure in the Stavanger Drive areabut "exactly zero money on upgrades for west end residents."

The huge Galway development, which will be about the size of Gander when completed, is being promoted as a self-contained community with plans for 5,000 homes, an industrial park, and retail stores including Costco.