Message/Update to the Community Regarding Mercier Bridge Repairs

11/12/2009

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) would like to inform and update the community on certain issues relating to the Mercier Bridge repair project.

�As there has been a great deal of misinformation and speculating surrounding (the issues) it is important to clarify and, in some cases, correct this misinformation,� said Grand Chief Michael Ahr�hrhon Delisle, Jr. in a letter to the community that will be published tomorrow.

Along with explaining the Mohawk Council�s involvement of the project, the MCK offers some recommendations and suggestions to resolve some of the issues that have arisen.

�This is a huge job, and in a job of this size there are bound to be problems,� said Chief Delisle. �With the safety of the public at stake, it is unacceptable that any issues or concerns go unheard and unresolved. The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke will continue to work diligently to ensure this.�

The letter is available to be viewed at www.kahnawake.com and will be printed in this week�s Eastern Door newspaper. Copies will also be available on request at the Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke�s main building.

Awarded in April of 2008, this is the largest bridge repair contract in Canadian history.