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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Buildings and works, Inuvik region, total region, $810,000. Agreed? Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I do not wish to get into a competition with my honourable colleague, Mr. Krutko, on who can ask the most questions here, but I am interested to know what Sachs Harbour, $810,000 in the capital estimates is.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The facility in this community does not meet the current national fire code, safety and environmental standards. This was a big concern to the community. A complete safety and environmental assessment of the facility was completed in 1992-93 and the following deficiencies were identified: the liner, levelling of tanks, corrections to the erosion problem at the facility. This may require relocation of some tankage, fencing, new stairs painting and new dispenser building. Airport facilities' standard improvements include liner, tank supports, fencing and earthworks. Deficiencies will be corrected during the projects. In 1996-97, there was design and tendering of $141,000. In 1997-98, we mobilized, we did some earthwork and there was supposed to be some construction of $909,000. This year, 1998-99, is the second year of construction, painting and inspection. That is the $810,000. The following year there is a warranty of about $22,000. That is the complete information on the upgrade of the tank farm in Sachs Harbour. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Building and works, Inuvik region. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, is this an extension to the existing contract of last year or did the department intend to tender this work?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Mr. Chairman, it is a multi-year contract. It is the same contract. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Building and works, Inuvik region, total region, $810,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Building and Works, Baffin Region, total region, $220,000. Mr. Picco.

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Edward Picco Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. There has been some concern with the tank farms and some environmental liabilities. Has the department had a chance to review those? In some places in conjunction with NTPC, they share tank farms or at least a tank in the same pipeline. Could the Minister or one of his officials update us on environmental liabilities surrounding the tank farms? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair John Ningark

Mr. Picco, I am advised the question was asked and answered. However, I will allow the Minister to respond.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On the tank farm environmental assessment, we are going to issue an RFP to examine the environmental conditions at 42 sites throughout the north. The petroleum product division intends to work cooperatively with the Northwest Territories Power Corporation and the Department of Transportation. These two organizations have undertaken an environmental assessment of their properties in the recent past. Where there is an opportunity to consolidate future projects to maximize benefits to the GNWT and the NWTPC, they will be encouraged to do so. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Building and Works, Baffin Region, total region, $220,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Building and works, Keewatin region, total region, $75,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Where is Kitikmeot? Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

In regard to this planning review, is this just in the preliminary stages? Is this going to go on for five or ten years?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. The amount indicates one year. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

It is a one year planning study, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Building and works, Keewatin, total region, $75,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.