Return to Written Question 14-14(3) asked by Mr. Krutko to the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs concerning funding to offset Fort McPherson water system costs.
No funds have been offered to the community of Fort McPherson to offset the costs associated with the water system.
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs has committed to offer the following assistance to the community of Fort McPherson:
-The Department of Public Works and Services will work with the Hamlet of Fort McPherson to update the operating agreement for the water treatment plant. Officials from the Department of Public Works and Services will contact the community in the near future.
-Municipal and Community Affairs will assist the hamlet to develop a plan of action to deal with the hamlet's overall financial position as well as to deal with short-term problems. Staff from Municipal and Community Affairs have contacted the senior administrative officer to develop a work plan in this area.