Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the airport plan is in its final phase of coming towards completion. Be expected to have a completed document for review right shortly. We are planning to still do a number of things: to consult with the city, for example, and also other carriers and stakeholders of intentions. We still will be moving forward. It was our intention to look at relocating the facility to the west side of the airport. That initiative would cost $50 million. It was part of our long-term plan. It is not something that we can realistically expect to do in this case. We looked at it as an option, of course, but it is not realistic. However, we still would like to follow the details of that plan once it is approved and accepted. This airport, this facility, as the Minister has stated, has a 10 to 15-year life forecast. Our traffic is growing at three percent a year. However, that changes and this facility may have a longer lifespan. As to the question that was raised by the Member; yes, we expect to follow the airport plan for the long term in terms of development.
Michael McLeod on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 26th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 25th, 2004
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