Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In regards to the concern by the committee in relation to the $2 million for Fort Smith, because of the number of concerns and number of constituents that have raised the issue about upgrading their airports or even repairing airports, the question was asked by the committee regarding the $2 million that will be spent to resurface airports, which we see already have a hardtop on them. We were wondering if the department could let us know why is it the money is not being spent to upgrade airports in regards to the safety factor, such as length of airports or lighting? My question to the Minister is, in this particular case, why are we spending money on perfect airports which already have a hard surface, in regards to building 5,000 feet runways versus the communities which do not have a legal size airport? I would like to ask the department why is the direction of the department going to repair existing hardtop airports?
David Krutko on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 14th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 13th, 1997
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