Government infrastructure dept. got it right

It is not very often I find myself on the side of the government but spending money now to build or renovate schools is right on.

The province has announced a spending blitz to build new schools across the province and renovate many older schools. It will cost huge amounts of money in the short term but money well spent.

Alberta is on the verge of an economic boom and when that is underway, the cost of construction goes up. Oil companies and other businesses will be expanding. The construction companies will be busy; supply and demand will push the cost of construction up.

It is prudent and fiscally responsible to build and renovate now.