Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon. My question is directed to the honourable Minister of Transportation. Mr. Speaker, this is in regards to the airport runway extension in Taloyoak. This is not a new issue and I do not think I have to take that much time to explain the purpose of why we need the extension in the runway. This has been provided to the honourable Minister on a number of occasions. I believe the Minister has the information as to why we need the runway. During the beginning of the session, I asked the same question and the honourable Minister indicated, at that time, that he would communicate with his federal counterpart and come back to me at a later time. My question is, what is the status of the request of the Hamlet of Taloyoak to extend the runway? The extension needed is only 400 feet. I understand the projected cost by this government is in the neighbourhood of $600,000. The community is willing, Mr. Speaker, to see the extension happen. The community is saying that they could do it at a much lesser cost. What is the status of their request? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
John Ningark on Question 310-13(4): Taloyoak Airstrip Extension
In the Legislative Assembly on February 13th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Question 310-13(4): Taloyoak Airstrip Extension
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 12th, 1997
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
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