Yes, I understand that a study was done several years ago. The conclusion was that we needed a bigger and better place. I think that it is probably better, and this is true not only of this correctional facility, but virtually all infrastructure, that it is better to build a bit bigger than you might expect than too small, because if it was too small, then we would have to expand, which would be incredibly expensive. Certainly, it is larger. It may be larger than what we need right now, but it does have, as I say, the initial capacity of 23 beds and provision for a possible expansion. I think it was a wise decision to make it large enough to accommodate possible increases in the numbers that we currently have incarcerated in Fort Smith. Thank you.
Louis Sebert on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 2019. See this statement in context.
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 21st, 2019
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