Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In my Member's statement today, I outlined some concerns I have with the ice crossing in Fort Providence. The Minister responsible for Transportation has taken steps to ensure that the highway is not damaged by heavy truck traffic by reducing the speed limit for transport trucks between Yellowknife and Fort Rae. I assume that the study that recommended the speed reduction also recommended extra highway patrol to ensure compliance. My question for the Minister, Mr. Speaker, is has the Department of Transportation undertaken any studies on the anticipated increase in heavy truck traffic as a result of further mining development? Thank you.
Question 60-14(2): Mackenzie River Crossing At Fort Providence
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2000. See this topic in context.
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. McLeod. The honourable Minister responsible for Transportation, Mr. Steen.
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I am not aware of any other studies or steps that the department is considering taking. However, I will pass this question on to the department and get back to the Member. Thank you.
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Minister Steen. Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. McLeod.
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Michael McLeod Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister inform the House whether he would consider a highway patrol office presence in Fort Providence when the ice bridge is in operation?
Supplementary To Question 60-14(2): Mackenzie River Crossing At Fort Providence
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. McLeod. The honourable Minister for Transportation, Mr. Steen.
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, again I will pass the suggestion on to the department, but I am sure the department has been considering steps such as the Member suggested, to prevent heavier trucks than what is actually allowed for weight limits. Those types of things are being considered by the department, but I will pass the question on to the department. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 60-14(2): Mackenzie River Crossing At Fort Providence
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Supplementary To Question 60-14(2): Mackenzie River Crossing At Fort Providence
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Michael McLeod Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I said in my Member's statement, the ice roads to the north are useless without the ice crossing in Fort Providence. Can the Minister assure the House that the engineering study presently being used to construct ice crossings at Fort Providence will be sufficient to meet the demands of an anticipated increase heavy truck traffic will bring?
Supplementary To Question 60-14(2): Mackenzie River Crossing At Fort Providence
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. McLeod. The honourable Minister responsible for Transportation, Mr. Steen.
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Minister Steen. The question has been taken as notice. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for North Slave, Mr. Lafferty.