Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, in Deline in 1984, there was a fatal crash of an airplane. There has been considerable community concern over the safety of the Deline airport. The airport at the time was very close to the community. Based on discussion with the community, it was very apparent that the proposed improvement to the existing airport would not resolve these concerns, because of the proximity of the community to the airport. Therefore, a study recommended construction of a new airport with a 3,000 foot runway, two kilometres from the community rather than doing the renovation of the existing airport. This one here was a cost-shared arrangement negotiated with Transport Canada. The 1991 Airport Construction Contribution Agreement and the 1993 Strategic Transportation Improvement Agreement provided funding for this airport. As a result, we were able to begin work on the Deline airport in 1993-94 and we are still finishing off the airport today. This main estimate would be the final amount for finishing off this airport. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 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 17th, 1997
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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