Again, the decision to negotiate the construction contract originally with Ruskin was not a decision that I made. I’m responsible for decisions that I’m making and this Cabinet is making in regard to this project. Again, in answering other Members, it’s quite clear, if you look at the options that presented themselves, what this government should do. I’m not sure what Members opposite would consider a prudent thing to do. Just throw our hands up and let the project mire in this long, drawn out claims and fight with the contractor, and be locked in a legal battle for years to come and the bridge not be opened this fall, or we could put our differences aside, come up with a negotiated settlement that would see the completion of the bridge and negotiate the claims that were outstanding, and not be faced with at least a $9 million hit when the bridge wouldn’t open this November. Our intent is to open the bridge in November. That is the way forward and we will continue to pursue that. Thank you.
David Ramsay on Question 107-17(3): Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
In the Legislative Assembly on June 7th, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 107-17(3): Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
Oral Questions
June 6th, 2012
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