There has been some activity in terms of working to acquire lease land near the community of Norman Wells to put in a waste treatment site in anticipation of the need that may come with oil and gas development. It is a very big issue. The idea of having a proper waste treatment facility would be a great asset to the Sahtu and to the Northwest Territories. Most jurisdictions now are not very receptive to having wastewater and other substances imported into their jurisdictions for treatment, so there have been some initial discussions. It’s something I know that industry is interested in as well as is the government, ENR, ITI, Lands. It would all be seen as a next step in terms of being able to better manage the impacts of whatever oil and gas development is going to evolve in the Sahtu.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 425-17(5): Sahtu Water Quality And Management
In the Legislative Assembly on October 22nd, 2014. See this statement in context.
Question 425-17(5): Sahtu Water Quality And Management
Oral Questions
October 21st, 2014
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