Mr. Chairman, the idea of trying to develop a better delivery of fuel commodities initially came from the government. The Power Corporation was approached to see if it made any sense, as in many communities the Power Corporation has its own fuel storage tanks, and the Government of the Northwest Territories has its own fuel storage tanks for general use, to consolidate the two and have better use of the delivery of the system in all of the communities. Sometimes we have a shortage of tanks. The idea first came to the floor, I believe, when there was a proposal or capital project in Coppermine a number of years ago, and Mr. Red Pedersen suggested that this should be looked at because the Power Corporation had some fuel storage ability and so did the government. It was quite a large project. I think it was something like $2.7 million to build new tankage. Initially this is where I recall the discussion coming from and beginning to take shape. It was then proposed to the Power Corporation. In the end it was felt it would be better handled in another way and the Power Corporation was not interested in taking over the responsibility.
Nellie Cournoyea on Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
In the Legislative Assembly on March 24th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 23rd, 1993
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
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