In terms of the work being done, yes, it was a fait accompli, and the reality was that it was going to be done by Cheam. Ultimately, if Cheam opted not to do it, it was going to be done by Jakes Contracting or Lafarge or somebody. It was going to be done unless DFO said there was too much of a fishery issue. Fundamentally, however, that was unlikely to happen.
On October 19th, 2006. See this statement in context.