Mr. Speaker, the original plan for the Rankin Inlet fuel terminal, as per Cabinet direction from the previous government, was that construction was to start this summer with the tank farm being in operation in June 1997. Because of a series of delays and concerns brought up by people in the communities of the Keewatin region, it is now no longer possible to get the project up and running for this summer, mainly due to time required for shipping, ordering tools, et cetera. So there is a minimum of a one-year delay on this project.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 81-13(2): Revised Completion Time Frame For Rankin Inlet Tank Farm Project
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 1996. See this statement in context.
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Question 81-13(2): Revised Completion Time Frame For Rankin Inlet Tank Farm Project
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 20th, 1996
Page 108
Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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