Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Over the last number of years, we have been lobbying for an all-weather road to Willow River gravel source in Aklavik. I would like to thank the department for their contributions over the years. Last year the community received enough funds to purchase a bridge for Willow River, which is now located in Inuvik.
By January, the plans are to haul the bridge to the site at Willow River and, with adequate funding, put the bridge in place for use in the future.
Mr. Speaker, the community would like to shift the focus from an all-weather road to an all-terrain vehicle trail to be used by the community members,
which can be made wide enough for a winter road during the winter months, Mr. Speaker.
I will have questions for the Minister later today. Thank you.