Time to invest in Montana’s infrastructure – Evan Barrett

A great nation’s strength, like that of a great building, is built upon a solid foundation. The larger the nation or building, the more substantial the required foundation. Besides the human, spiritual, philosophical and intellectual foundation, there must be a strong infrastructural foundation.

A great nation must have good roads, streets and highways, safe and pure water delivery systems as well as wastewater treatment that prevents pollution of water supplies. It needs a modern air transportation system, including airports; good passenger and freight rail service, as well as good ports and shipping infrastructure. A solid electrical power grid and modern pipelines are essential. These and many more infrastructural items support a modern nation. Without them we are weak.

EVAN BARRETT

Evan Barrett http://digitalcommons.mtech.edu/crucible_bios/44/ of Butte will soon be retiring after 47 years at the top level of Montana economic development, government, politics and education. He currently writes columns and commentaries, is an award-winning producer of Montana history films at Montana Tech/Highlands College and occasionally teaches. These are his personal views.

(MATR and I personally would like to extend our congratulations to Evan for his considerable contributions to the Montana economy and its success. He was one of the original economic developers who built so many of our existing organizations and programs. His tireless work has done so much to move Montana forward in so many areas. Well done Evan. All the best)

Full Opinion: http://missoulian.com/news/opinion/columnists/time-to-invest-in-infrastructure/article_79784223-f90b-593c-a4b8-2c3cf4caf3c2.html