David Krutko

Mr. Speaker, infrastructure in the North is a challenge we have to face regardless of the economic and the logistical challenges we face. As a government, back then Class D estimates was a lot of times the way we went. A lot of times we underestimated these projects, but I believe the government has now made a decision to make it mandatory to come forward with a Class C estimate. Again, hopefully that improves our prices. Mr. Speaker, in light of the discussion around the Deh Cho Bridge, I want to make it clear to the public that I do support the Deh Cho Bridge. For $15 million, we should get...

Minister of ferries.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to bring the attention of the House to some of the cost overruns on previous projects in the Northwest Territories. One that comes to mind, Mr. Speaker, is the northern corrections facility which was started off with an estimated $28 million. Mr. Speaker, after major increases to the cost of the project, the final total came in at $49 million, which is double the cost of the original estimate.

Moving on to page 11-22, information item, active positions, highways. Any questions?

That’s it, thanks.

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. At this time I would like to ask the Minister if he will be bringing any witnesses. Mr. Miltenberger.

Minister of Environment.

Minister of Environment.

What was the estimated cost compared to what it is now?

Does this also include the airport infrastructure such as the new garage that’s being built? Is it that type of infrastructure?