Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as the Member pointed out, the department is aware of the technical, legal, procedural, environmental, and the list goes on for the type of work that needs to be done to be able to dredge the Hay River harbour. It is complex. And I also mentioned that we need to work with the federal government to be able to look at some options that are available.
I do want to note, Mr. Speaker, that based on the information that was provided to Infrastructure, as of 2016, there was approximately a hundred thousand cubic metres of mud and silt at the site. So, I mean, you look at the complexities that's a lot of silt, which exceeded established grade requirements. So at this time, it was estimated that at least half of this amount should be removed to be able to avoid any further impending navigations of the harbour.
I do want to also note that, you know, the importance of continuing to lobby the federal government to be able to stress the importance of this to Hay River. Mr. Speaker, I spoke earlier in my first set of questions from the Member the importance of trying to get some of our supplies up the river so -- I know you're telling me to move on. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.