Madam Speaker, I believe since the Power Corporation was taken over by the Northwest Territories from the federal Crown, that has been one of the main objectives, to secure regular, uninterrupted power for communities. As a result, the Power Corporation has done an evaluation of all the communities, their needs and is also trying to detail projected needs to the best of their ability, and as the Member may be aware, in many instances, the request of communities sometimes would want to have a new power plant, rather than a renovated power plant. But many times, the renovation is opposed because in many of the communities, since communities have grown, the power plant is in the wrong place. However, there is a ten year projection on what the proposed or anticipated requirements of communities are. These plans are put to the Public Utilities Board and as the Power Corporation can supply all the information for legitimizing the installation of these new plants or renovated plants, they are doing so as quickly as possible. I believe one of the main objectives is to secure and provide consistent power to communities. Thank you.
Nellie Cournoyea on Question 97-12(5): Causes Of Power Outages In Yellowknife
In the Legislative Assembly on February 15th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 97-12(5): Causes Of Power Outages In Yellowknife
Question 97-12(5): Causes Of Power Outages In Yellowknife
Revert Back To Item 5: Oral Questions
February 14th, 1994
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
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