Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it should be clear that for most of the sections in the Sahtu area, the safety factor and the conditions have increased drastically as we now have industry investing in those sections. There is only one section of the road that is of concern that we've been hearing about and that's the section from Tulita to Norman Wells. We have increased and doubled our maintenance on that road, we've provided signs, we're going to incorporate speed limits, we're sending contract crews out, and we're actually doing some specific spotting on that road. We've looked at the bypass in the Norman Wells area. We've done a number of things. We're also planning to spend $34 million in that area. How many more things can we incorporate? I'm not sure, but I want to assure the Member again that we are looking at this section of road; we are looking at our budget to see if we can do anything different for next year. We'll continue to talk with industry; however, we can't force them to spend money in an area that they're not using. I will certainly commit to having those discussions with industry and keep up the pressure to help us pay for some of those roads and improve the conditions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Michael McLeod on Question 384-15(3): State Of Winter Roads In The Sahtu Region
In the Legislative Assembly on February 15th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 384-15(3): State Of Winter Roads In The Sahtu Region
Question 384-15(3): State Of Winter Roads In The Sahtu Region
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 14th, 2005
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