Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Provisions of the bill provide for the operation of the bridge as if it were part of the public highway. The ownership of the bridge is with the concessionaire but the act provides for that operation to be conducted as if it were part of the public highway system. Obviously, in the interest of the public, if the Minister felt that there was an intervention required, that piece of highway or that bridge would revert under section 4 to the control of the Minister. So those terms are explicit in the legislation. Similarly, within the agreements that are currently being negotiated, provisions are being included for the operation of the bridge throughout its life to ensure that full public passage is maintained and there are no restrictions outside of the normal safety parameters that exist under the Public Highways Act and the maintenance procedures we currently use. So, overall, the protection and the interest of this crossing is maintained through this legislation. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Vician on Bill 13: Deh Cho Bridge Act
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 13: Deh Cho Bridge Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 12th, 2003
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Vician
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