Ottawa's heavy construction operators are
warning city council members that the short-term savings planned by
postponing road maintenance in 2009 will cost much more in future years. Frank
Merkley, President of the National Capital Heavy Construction
Association (NCHCA), warned that putting off asset renewal work will only plunge
the city into a deeper financial mess in coming years. He's scheduled to make a presentation to the council during budget deliberations on Tuesday. Dale Harley, an NCHCA adviser
and heavy construction expert told the council, "If you want to ensure industry capacity, have
a long-term plan and stick to it."
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