Mr. Speaker, the situation has changed significantly since the Members looked at the program. Mr. Speaker, at the time, as indicated, the communities only had $17 million at their disposal for capital and only $1 million for the chipseal program. They are now at around $49 million a year for capital. That includes chipseal and we certainly have the opportunity to pay for the capacity that they require. Historically, they didn’t have that. It’s a whole new ballgame, Mr. Speaker. The communities are funded so they can deal with the capital issues and pressures in the communities, but they have to decide what their priorities are. Thank you.
Michael McLeod on Question 88-16(3): Chipsealing And Dust Control In Small Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on February 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Question 88-16(3): Chipsealing And Dust Control In Small Communities
Oral Questions
February 9th, 2009
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