Statement made on 01 February 2011 by Senator Catherine Callbeck
Hon. Catherine S. Callbeck:
Honourable senators, my question is for the Leader of the Government in the Senate.
I have been hearing a great deal in my province about the need for a new power cable to the mainland. This project would upgrade the electricity transmission system between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick by adding a new power cable. The cable would be placed inside the Confederation Bridge in a utility corridor specifically designed and built for this purpose. This cable has been a priority for the province for years; however, the province is unable to move forward without the assistance of the federal government.
The two existing underwater cables are now 34 years old. Their life expectancy is 40 to 50 years.
The province has applied for funding under the Green Infrastructure Fund, and I am aware that two other projects have already been given the green light, one worth $130 million in British Columbia and one worth up to $71 million in the Yukon.
I ask the leader, what is the status of Prince Edward Island's funding application?
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