Mr. Speaker, it is unusual conditions which allowed some parts of the river to re-open. There was no way of determining how long or how short that interim period would be. Again, it takes time to pull the ferry out of the water. It is not just a matter of pulling it out of the water, Mr. Speaker, but there is work which begins on the winterizing of the ship that once it is out to sort of mothball it for the winter. I think this may have already taken place and it may take some time before you are able to recommission it and put it back into the water. It may have been determined that it would not have been worth the effort to put it back in the water for a short period of time, given the conditions at the time.
Tony Whitford on Question 71-12(3): Authority Responsible For Docking Of Ferries
In the Legislative Assembly on November 23rd, 1992. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 71-12(3): Authority Responsible For Docking Of Ferries
Question 71-12(3): Authority Responsible For Docking Of Ferries
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