GNWT to hold public meetings on NWT transportation strategy

Communiqués de presse

YELLOWKNIFE (April 21, 2015) – The Department of Transportation is following up with NWT residents on priorities for an NWT Transportation Strategy at upcoming public information sessions in regional centres.

“The NWT Transportation Strategy 2015-2040 will guide improvements to the NWT transportation system over the next 25 years,” said Minister of Transportation Tom Beaulieu. “Transportation services are very important to our communities and businesses and we want to ensure that residents see their priorities for the future of transportation captured in the strategy.”

Public input has been important in developing an updated 25-year transportation strategy for the NWT. Work to gather input included public meetings, online and written surveys and face-to-face interviews with NWT political leaders, transportation stakeholders and the public. In February 2015, Minister Beaulieu tabled a public and stakeholder engagement report that summarized the input and committed to seeking further input on a draft transportation strategy this spring.

“Over 500 respondents answered our online survey last fall,” said the Minister. “I encourage residents to participate in the upcoming information sessions to share their views on how to further improve our transportation system.”

The public meetings are scheduled as follows:

  • Fort Simpson – Thursday, April 23  (7:00 p.m. at Nahanni Inn meeting room)
  • Fort Smith – Tuesday, April 28  (7:00 p.m. at Pelican Rapids Hotel meeting room)
  • Hay River – Wednesday, April 29  (7:00 p.m. at Ptarmigan Inn Hotel meeting room)
  • Norman Wells – Wednesday, May 6  (7:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall)
  • Inuvik – Thursday, May 7  (7:00 p.m. at the Permafrost Room in the Mackenzie Hotel)
  • Behchokǫ̀ – proposed for May 12 (date, time and location to be confirmed)
  • Yellowknife – proposed for May 13  (date, time and location to be confirmed)

Making strategic investments in transportation infrastructure will help reduce the cost of living for NWT residents and support ongoing responsible economic development in the territory, contributing to the 17th Legislative Assembly’s vision of a strong, prosperous Northwest Territories.

Media inquiries:

Roya Grinsted
Cabinet Communications
Government of the NWT
Tel: 867-669-2308
Email: roya_grinsted@gov.nt.ca