Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The average cost of maintaining our highway system throughout the Northwest Territories varies dramatically. The example of the section of highway between Rae and Yellowknife is one of our most expensive and is well over $13,000 per kilometre in terms of cost on an annual basis.
As it compares to much less costly sections in the areas of say the Liard or the Deh Cho, where we can experience costs in the order of $2,000 to $3,000 per kilometre per year. There are many reasons for that in terms of the amount of dedicated time and equipment necessary to maintain that section of road, the cost of gravel on that section of road and the cost of material, such as calcium, to surface that road. It does vary dramatically.
We do have a comprehensive expenditure history of what it costs and how much money is applied to each section of the highway system throughout the Northwest Territories. I believe the Minister has committed to providing that report to the committee. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.