My understanding of the current Izok Lake project that the company of Minnova, in their capital planning, has made provision for an ice road type of operation, at least, in the initial studies that have been done. The responsibility would lie with the Minnova group itself. We are endeavouring, as a government, to look at other considerations of an all-weather road. There is a possibility, as the Premier said earlier, of a port. While it is in the early stage of discussion, should there be a requirement for an all-weather road and should there be some involvement of the federal or territorial government in terms of providing some financial assistance, then I would view that as public infrastructure, which would then be open to, not only the mining industry or the mining group of Minnova, but to everyone in that particular area. I would like to stress that, at this time, it is very much in the planning discussion stage. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 584-12(3): Ownership Of Access Road In Izok Lake Development
In the Legislative Assembly on March 24th, 1993. See this statement in context.
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Question 584-12(3): Ownership Of Access Road In Izok Lake Development
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 23rd, 1993
Page 1131
John Todd Keewatin Central
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