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Grise Fiord Integrated Community Infrastructure Sustainability Plan Vol. 1 – January 5, 2011 2


Infrastructure for a Sustainable Grise Fiord

Volume One: Community Priorities

A report prepared for the Government of Nunavut by Aarluk Consulting Inc.

Submitted to the Hamlet of Grise Fiord January 2011 – Approval Pending

Submitted to the Government of Nunavut, Department of Community and Government Services



Acknowledgements

Through the fall of 2009 and winter of 2010, twenty-three Nunavut communities prepared Integrated Community Infrastructure Sustainability Plans (ICISPs). ICISPs will help communities identify and achieve goals for environmental, cultural, social and economic sustainability.

The result of the process will be an infrastructure plan for each community that is long-term, reflects community goals and priorities, meets the needs and interests of all residents and groups, and is based on sustainability principles and goals. In the short-term, these plans will provide a useful and practical framework for identifying and justifying future infrastructure projects.

More broadly, these plans represent a first step in the broader process of creating a long-term, comprehensive sustainability plan for each Nunavut community.

The development of the ICISPs was coordinated by the Nunavut Community Infrastructure Advisory Committee (NCIAC) and the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Community and Government Services (CGS).

Funding for the development of the ICISPs was provided under the Gas Tax Fund (GTF) of the Government of Canada.

We would particularly like to thank the following for their assistance in this planning.

Janice Anderson, SAO;

Marty Kuluguqtuq, ASAO

Meeka Kiguktak, Mayor;

Members of Grise Fiord Hamlet Council;

All those who came out and participated in the community planning session and open forum. Your commitment to your community’s future is appreciated.



Contents 1 Executive Summary ..................................................................................................... 6

2 Guide to the Report .................................................................................................... 8

3 Overview of the Community ....................................................................................... 9

4 Community Sustainability Goals and Priorities ......................................................... 10

5 Summary of Community Infrastructure Needs ........................................................ 11

5.1 Community Infrastructure Needs, By Time Frame ............................................ 11

6 Community Infrastructure Profile ............................................................................. 16

6.1 Public Services Infrastructure............................................................................. 17

6.1.1 Hamlet Office .............................................................................................. 17

6.1.2 Municipal Garages and Buildings ................................................................ 18

6.1.3 Municipal Vehicles ...................................................................................... 19

6.1.4 Law Enforcement / RCMP ........................................................................... 20

6.1.5 Fire Services ................................................................................................ 21

6.1.6 Search and Rescue ...................................................................................... 21

6.1.7 Power/Energy System Infrastructure ......................................................... 22

6.2 Economic Infrastructure ..................................................................................... 23

6.2.1 Traditional Economy ................................................................................... 23

6.2.2 Transportation - Road Maintenance Vehicles and Equipment .................. 24

6.2.3 Transportation – Airport Infrastructure ..................................................... 25

6.2.4 Transportation – Marine ............................................................................. 26

6.2.5 Communications ......................................................................................... 27

6.2.6 Commercial Facilities .................................................................................. 28

6.3 Cultural Infrastructure ........................................................................................ 29

6.3.1 Culture, Heritage, Language and Arts ......................................................... 29

6.3.2 Recreation Facilities .................................................................................... 30

6.3.3 Elders and Youth Facilities .......................................................................... 30

6.4 Health and Wellness Infrastructure ................................................................... 31

6.5 Education Infrastructure .................................................................................... 32

6.5.1 Elementary / High School............................................................................ 32

6.5.2 Day Care ...................................................................................................... 33

6.5.3 Adult Education ........................................................................................... 33

6.6 Housing Infrastructure ....................................................................................... 34



6.6.1 Public Housing ............................................................................................. 34

6.6.2 Staff Housing ............................................................................................... 35

6.7 Environmental Infrastructure ............................................................................. 36

6.7.1 Water .......................................................................................................... 36

6.7.2 Waste Water and Sewage Disposal ............................................................ 37

6.7.3 Solid Waste Disposal ................................................................................... 38

7 Appendices ................................................................................................................ 39

7.1 List of Tables ....................................................................................................... 39

7.2 Acronyms ............................................................................................................ 40

7.3 Key Definitions and Terms ................................................................................. 41



1 Executive Summary

Between 2005 and 2015 the Government of Nunavut (GN) will receive $97.5 million from the federal Gas Tax Fund to support environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure projects that help ensure cleaner air, cleaner water and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Those funds will be managed by the Nunavut Community Infrastructure Advisory Committee (NCIAC), which is mandated to work with Nunavut communities to define their long-term infrastructure requirements and priorities, and to help link those needs to a framework of integrated community sustainability planning.

In 2009 GN and the NCIAC began to develop community-specific Integrated Community Infrastructure Sustainability Plans (ICISPS). This is an important preliminary step in the development of broader, more comprehensive Integrated Community Plans (ICPs), which would integrate ICISPS with other community plans for economic development, health and wellness, and other areas.

The ICISP initiative focused on identifying priority infrastructure investments, looking primarily at network infrastructure like roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems), buildings, and equipment. The plans were to be developed through a series of community consultations, research of existing plans and priorities, key person interviews, and a framework of initial sustainability goals prepared by NCIAC and expanded by each community.

Preparation for the Grise Fiord ICISP began in the fall of 2009. The community consultation meeting was held on November 29-30, 2010. A draft was provided to

Council for review and approved in January 2011 (approval pending). The ICISP was submitted to CGS as a final report on this community's planning process.

The specific infrastructure investment priorities identified by the people of Grise Fiord are set in table format in this volume, and explored in greater depth in Volume 2 of this report.

Many of Grise Fiord’s sustainable infrastructure issues are shared with other communities across Nunavut. These include challenges arising from geography and climate, and high costs of development. Consultations identified transportation links as a barrier to development, and community concerns with inadequate housing, recreation facilities, and cultural facilities. The community has concerns that due to the age and



condition of the power station, and the low capacity of the diesel farm, there is the potential for a long power outage and extremely cold weather. The most resounding comment throughout all of the discussion on sustainable infrastructure was that “infrastructure allocation should be based on need and not solely on population”. A population of 148 does not qualify under many of the requirements or qualifications for allocation of infrastructure or capital funding.



2 Guide to the Report

This report summarizes the findings and recommendations of a planning process conducted by the Government of Nunavut and the Hamlet of Grise Fiord from fall 2009 to spring 2010.

Section 1, the Executive Summary, describes the background and goals of this planning process, and summarizes the key findings set out in these two volumes.

Section 3 provides a brief overview of community demographics.

Section 4 summarizes the criteria used by this project and by community participants to set sustainability infrastructure priorities.

Section 5 presents community infrastructure priorities of the community in tabular format, organized by priority. The table also identifies infrastructure projects eligible for funding under the Gas Tax Fund.

Section 6 identifies the community’s existing infrastructure systems, and the main elements that make up each system. It describes the current condition and capacity of such systems and any issues identified in relation to them. Finally, this section identifies infrastructure investment that is already planned as well as recommendations for future infrastructure investment that supports community sustainability goals and is based on community priorities identified during consultations.

Volume Two of the report includes;

A list of the documents consulted and people interviewed in the development of this plan;

A list of participants at community meetings;

A fuller profile of Grise Fiord, including a discussion of demographic and socio-economic conditions, and trends that are likely to influence community infrastructure needs and investments in the future, as well as existing community vision statements and major community goals related to infrastructure.

A comprehensive set of community infrastructure sustainability goals based on document review, interviews, and the community consultation meetings.



3 Overview of the Community

Grise Fiord is Canada's most northerly community, located at N76º 25' W 82º 54',. It is situated on the southern coast of Ellesmere Island, overlooking Jones Sound. Its Inuit name, Aujuittuq, means “place that never thaws.” The community rests at the foot of 600 m high mountains, 1,544 km from the North Pole.

The community of Grise Fiord was created in 1953 when the Canadian government relocated 3 families from Port Harrison (now Inukjuak), Quebec. They were accompanied by one family from Pond Inlet who were to ease their adjustment to life in the High Arctic.

The original settlement was located on Lindstrom Peninsula, 8 km west of the present day location of the community. In 1962, the Inuit residents followed the RCMP to their new site at Grise Fiord, where the community remains. Several building structures at the "old camp" still stand. Otto Sverdrup, a Norwegian explorer, mapped the area at the turn of the century. The expedition’s ship spent the winter of 1899 in what Sverdrup named Harbour Fiord, the fiord west of Grise Fiord. After Sverdrup, the next non-Inuit to inhabit southern Ellesmere Island were members of the RCMP. The Canadian government established posts in the 1920’s. Plans were to build a detachment near Fram Fiord, but sea ice conditions during the summer of 1922 forced the government to build further east.

The 2006 Census reported the total population of Grise Fiord to be 141, of which approximately 53.2% were female and 49.6% male. The Municipality keeps records of the births, deaths and in/out migration. Community consultations in 2010 identified the population to be 148.

The population grew 10.1% between 1996 and 2001, and decreased by 13.5% between 2001 and 2006. Based on the average Nunavut rates of growth the estimated population of Grise Fiord in 2020 could be 173, however recent declines in the population make this figure difficult to estimate.

Residents participate in a variety of occupations, but are predominantly employed in Business, finance and administration occupations, occupations related to Social science, education, government service and religion, and Sales and service occupations. Data on the harvesting of country food was unavailable, however consultations in 2010 indicate that traditional harvesting is an important activity to contribute to the food resources of most families in the community.

In the 2006 Census it was reported Grise Fiord had a participation rate of 82.4%. This compares to the territorial participation rate of 65.3%.

With respect to educational achievement the 2006 Census reported that, among the population age 15 and over, 58.8% had no certificate, diploma or degree (including high school), while 11.8% reported the highest level of educational achievement to be high school certificate or equivalent.



4 Community Sustainability Goals and Priorities

As part of the Grise Fiord planning workshop, community participants reviewed eight general sustainability goals developed to help guide the preparation of ICISPs. Following goals were supported as statements of the long term desired objectives of sustainable community infrastructure in Grise Fiord:

1. Meet basic human needs.

2. Achieve a sustainable economy and self-reliance.

3. Ensure equitable access for all residents and financial sustainability.

4. Promote individual and community health and well-being.

5. Use resources efficiently.

6. Reduce waste and hazardous waste.

7. Protect and promote Inuit culture, heritage and language.

8. Protect the environment and eco-systems.

Further discussion of these sustainability goals took place during the 2010 infrastructure workshop. The summary of the discussion is presented in Volume 2, the document that accompanies this report.



5 Summary of Community Infrastructure Needs

5.1 Community Infrastructure Needs, By Time Frame

Table 1 below sets out Grise Fiord’s Integrated Community Infrastructure Sustainability Plan. It identifies infrastructure needs and priorities in the short-term (ST – within the next 5 years), medium term (MT – within 5 to 10 years) and long-term (LT – within 10 to 15 years). These priorities are based on community consultations, the current condition and capacity of existing infrastructure, and community-identified goals, priorities and needs for future infrastructure development.

Each infrastructure investment priority is linked with the sustainability goals that it supports.



Table 1. Integrated Community Infrastructure Sustainability Plan

Infrastructure System and Asset Description

Issues and Action Required

(New/Replace/Renovate or Repair)

Sustainability Goals Supported by Investment

Environment Economic Social Cultural

Other Community

Goals

SHORT-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES

Hamlet Office

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.1.1

Vol. 2, Sec. 5.1

New Hamlet Office / Community Centre Complex.

Municipal Garages and Buildings

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.1.2

Vol. 2, Sec. 5.2

New 3-bay Parking Garage

Municipal Vehicles

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.1.3

Vol. 2, Sec. 5.3

Replace Municipal Vehicles that are at end of useful life

Power / Energy

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.1.7

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.4

Expand diesel tank farm

Traditional Economy

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.2.1

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.5

Replace Community Freezer

New Refrigeration Storage Building in Resolute Bay for storage of food bound for Grise Fiord

Road Maintenance Equipment and Vehicles

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.2.2

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.6

Replace Dozer

Airport New Heated Parking Garage








Other Community

Goals

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.2.3

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.7 New Dump Truck

Replace Taxiway/Apron and Runway

Replace FEC, Runway Edge Lighting and Threshold lighting

Replacement Pick up Truck – Runway

Marine

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.2.4

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.8

New Breakwater and permanent dock

Recreation

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.3.2

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.12

New Arena

Adult Education

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.5.3

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.17

New Adult Learning Center

Public Housing

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.6.1

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.18

Residential Development Lots

Solid Waste

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.7.3

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.22

Solid Waste Site improvements








Other Community

Goals

MEDIUM-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES

Fire Services

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.1.5

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.2

Replace Ford Fire Truck

Power / Energy

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.1.7

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.4

Replace Power Plant

Road Maintenance Equipment and Vehicles

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.2.2

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.6

Replace Dump Truck

Replace Loader

Replace Track Hoe

Commercial Facilities

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.2.6

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.10

New store and hotel

Culture, Heritage, Language and Arts

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.3.1

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.11

Multi-purpose arts, culture and visitor centre

Recreation

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.3.2

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.12

New Playground

Replace Community Hall








Other Community

Goals

Elders and Youth Facilities

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.3.3

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.13

New Youth Centre (combined with a new community hall complex)

Daycare

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.5.2

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.16

New Preschool/daycare space

Public Housing

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.6.1

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.18

Public Housing 3 or 4 bedroom units

Wastewater and Sewage Disposal

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.7.2

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.21

Sewage Lagoon rehabilitation

Solid Waste

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.7.3

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.22

Scrap metal and hazardous waste removal

LONG-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES

Power / Energy

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.1.7

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.4

New Alternative energy sources including wind turbines, geo thermal and other technologies

Water

Vol. 1, Sec. 6.7.1

Vol. 2, Sec. 6.20

Water Source Study



6 Community Infrastructure Profile

This part of the report provides a concise overview of infrastructure systems and elements currently in place in the community. For each system, it describes:

The current condition and capacity of each system

Any issues identified with the system

Investments that are already planned

Recommendations for sustainable infrastructure investment based on community-identified priorities

For the purposes of this part, community infrastructure systems are organized under the following broad categories:

Public Services Infrastructure

Economic Infrastructure

Cultural Infrastructure

Health and Wellness Infrastructure

Education Infrastructure

Housing Infrastructure

Environmental Infrastructure



6.1 Public Services Infrastructure

6.1.1 Hamlet Office

Table 2. Hamlet Office

Asset Acquired (Year)

Projected Useful Life (Year)

Years of Remaining Life

Issues

Hamlet Office 1975, renovated in 1988

2015 5 In poor condition and in need of replacement

Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments

No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.

New Hamlet Office / Community Centre Complex is supposed to be constructed in 2012. Design is over budget so community is not sure they will get it. Once new building is constructed, old building will be used for offices for community activities. Leased space for EDO and MLO (in other building) will no longer be required.

No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.

Recommendations New Hamlet Office / Community Centre Complex (short-term).



6.1.2 Municipal Garages and Buildings

Table 3. Municipal Garages and Buildings




Issues

3-Bay Maintenance Yellow Garage 1985 2025 15 Need new overhead doors and other minor refurbishments.

2-Bay Blue Garage 1970 2010 0 Need new overhead doors and other minor refurbishments.

Cold Storage Unit 1975 2015 5

4 Storage Cargo Steel Container 1975 2015 5

2-Bay Green Garage / Warehouse 1970 2010 0

Old water tanks 1998 0 An opening has been cut into the side of a large water tank to store backup water and sewage trucks.


Additional Parking Garage & Upgrade was identified as priority 6 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.


Recommendations New 3-bay Parking Garage (short-term).



6.1.3 Municipal Vehicles

Table 4. Municipal Vehicles




Issues

GMC Suburban LT1500 1998 2005 (-5) Need for replacement in fall 2010.

2000 Chevrolet GM2400 Pickup Truck 2007 2014 4 Need for replacement in fall 2011.

2007 Ford F-150 2008 2015 5


No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;


Recommendations Replace Municipal Vehicles that are at end of useful life (short-term).



6.1.4 Law Enforcement / RCMP

Table 5. Law Enforcement




Issues

Detachment 2001 In good condition, but there are issues with water and pipes freezing

2 Staff Houses 1990s In good condition, but furnace start-up sounds very loud.

Truck

Snowmobile

Boat Will be sold




Recommendations No specific priorities for infrastructure investment were identified in consultation.



6.1.5 Fire Services

Table 6. Fire Services




Issues

Fire Hall 1992 2032 22 In good condition, but needs new roof.

Ford Fire Truck 1992 2012 2

Freightliner Model FL80 Fire Truck 2006 2026 16 In good condition.




Recommendations Replace Ford Fire Truck (medium-term).

6.1.6 Search and Rescue

Table 7. Search and Rescue




Issues

None identified







6.1.7 Power/Energy System Infrastructure

Table 8. Energy Infrastructure


Projected Useful Life

(Year)

Years of Remaining

Life

Issues

QEC Power Plant 1963 2003 (-7) In poor condition; foundation degradation; flooding, and too small;

Community would like power plant relocated near the airport as it is considered to be too close.

In center of the community. Because of the increased meltwater from behind the community, a lot of water ran into town and flooded the power plant building;

Identified as a priority by QEC

200 kW Generator 2007 2022 12

215 kW Generator 2006 2065 55

155 kW Generator 2006 2025 15

QEC 155 kW Generator 2002 ? ?

Tank Farm – 3 Gas tanks - 274,439

Tank Farm – 1 Diesel tank - 1,289,828

Capacity will be completely utilized by 2011-2012. Starting fiscal year 2012-2013, the community will not have any available capacity to store the necessary diesel fuel.

Tank Farm – 3 Jet A-1 Tanks - 274,275.5






Recommendations Expand diesel tank farm (short-term).

Replace Power Plant (medium-term).

New Alternative energy sources including wind turbines, geo thermal and other technologies (long-term).

6.2 Economic Infrastructure

6.2.1 Traditional Economy

Table 9. Traditional Economy




Issues

Community Freezer Inoperable and cannot be repaired. New required.




Recommendations Replace Community Freezer (short-term).

New Refrigeration Storage Building in Resolute Bay for Food storage (short-term).



6.2.2 Transportation - Road Maintenance Vehicles and Equipment

Table 10. Road Maintenance Vehicles and Equipment




Issues

Caterpillar Wheel Loader 928F 1995 2013 3 None, in good condition.

Caterpillar IT38GII Loader/Tool Carrier

2004 2022 12 None, in good condition.

Caterpillar Track Dozer D5H 1989 2007 (-3) In poor condition, costly to repair and needs to be replaced.

Kuuraaluk River Bridge 1997 For recreation and hunting. Not complete.


Dozer was identified as priority 1 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;

Gravel Dump Truck was identified as priority 4 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;

Track hoe Truck was identified as priority 9 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;

Walking bridge was identified as priority 11 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;

Granular study was identified as priority 12 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;


Recommendations Replace Dozer (short-term).

Replace Dump Truck (medium-term).

Replace Loader (medium-term).

Replace Track Hoe (medium-term).



6.2.3 Transportation – Airport Infrastructure

Table 11. Airport




Issues

Airport Terminal 1999 2024 14 None, in good condition.

Taxiway/Apron (2,700 m2) 1992 2011 1 In poor condition;

Needs overlay using own forces and resident engineer

Runway (13,662 m2) 1992 2011 1 In poor condition;

Needs overlay using own forces and resident engineer

FEC 1983 2010 0 In poor condition;

Requires immediate replacement

Runway Edge Lighting 1983 2010 0 In poor condition;

Requires immediate replacement

Threshold lighting 1970 2010 0 In poor condition;

Requires immediate replacement. To be extended 2010

Truck - Runway (pickup/other) 2001 2009 (-1)

Motor Grader 1997 2017 7


Airport Garage was identified as priority 10 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;




Recommendations Replace Dump Truck (see Transportation System – Road Maintenance Equipment and Vehicles).

New Heated Parking Garage (short-term).

Replace Taxiway/Apron and Runway (short-term).

Replace FEC, Runway Edge Lighting and Threshold lighting (short-term).

Replace Truck – Runway (short-term).

6.2.4 Transportation – Marine

Table 12. Marine Transportation




Issues

None identified


Breakwater was identified as priority 7 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;


Recommendations New Breakwater and permanent dock (short-term).



6.2.5 Communications

Table 13. Communications




Issues

Northwestel – Telephone Services Intermittent at times.

Qiniq – Internet Services Reliable







6.2.6 Commercial Facilities

Table 14. Commercial Facilities




Issues

Co-op Store Small and old.

Access to the building is up a long flight of external stairs

Co-op Hotel Requires extensive renovation

6 rooms, double plus occupancy.




Recommendations New store and hotel (medium-term)



6.3 Cultural Infrastructure

6.3.1 Culture, Heritage, Language and Arts

Table 15. Culture, Heritage, Language and Arts




Issues

None identified




Recommendations Multi-purpose arts, culture and visitor centre (medium-term).



6.3.2 Recreation Facilities

Table 16. Recreation Facilities




Issues

Community Centre (Gym) 1980 2020 10 Old

Library (in School)


Arena was identified as priority 5 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;


Recommendations New Arena (short-term).

New Playground (medium-term).

Replace Community Hall (medium-term).

6.3.3 Elders and Youth Facilities

Table 17. Elders and Youth Facilities




Issues

None identified


Youth / Elders Center was identified as priority 3 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;


Recommendations New Youth Centre (combined with a new community hall complex) (medium-term).



6.4 Health and Wellness Infrastructure

Table 18. Health and Wellness Facilities




Issues

Health Centre 1990 New, but need office space for a mental health worker and social worker.







6.5 Education Infrastructure

6.5.1 Elementary / High School

Table 19. Schools




Issues

Umimmak School 1989, renovated 2001

Undersized and lacking science lab, home economic room, woodworking shop, and office space for a counsellor position.

Shop room is used as computer room and storage room because there are no other places in the school.







6.5.2 Day Care

Table 20. Day Care




Issues

Saimavik Day Care Old




Recommendations New Preschool/daycare space (medium-term).

6.5.3 Adult Education

Table 21. Adult Education




Issues

Community Learning Centre 2010-13 Under construction


Old hamlet into adult education office was identified as priority 8 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;

GN has committed $1,550,000 from 2010-2013 for Community Learning Centre.

Recommendations New Adult Learning Center (short-term).



6.6 Housing Infrastructure

6.6.1 Public Housing

Table 22. Public Housing




Issues

Single Family Housing Units 15 Pre-1990

4 Post-1990

86 (12 units rated)

90 (4 units rated)

Duplex 4 Pre-1990

8 Post-1990

89 (4 units rated)

93 (4 units rated)

3 Multi-Family Units 3 Post-1990 (0 units rated)

1 Access House Being used as Staff House

2 Warehouse (Garage & Workshop)

1 Office (attached to garage)

1 Cold Storage



NHC Capital Projection (AHI) has 3 units planned from 2010-2011: 3 Single Family.

NHC has committed $775,000 (480K GN main, 295K CMHC) from 2009-2014 for M&I retrofit GN portion.

Recommendations Residential Development Lots (short-term).

Public Housing 3 or 4 bedroom units (medium-term).



6.6.2 Staff Housing

Table 23. Staff Housing




Issues

None identified







6.7 Environmental Infrastructure

6.7.1 Water

Table 24. Water System




Issues

Steel Water Tank #3 2002 2032 22 Used for water storage and filled during short window in summer.

Steel Water Tank #1 1987 2017 7 Used for water storage and filled during short window in summer.

Ford F750 Water Truck 2000 2007 (-3) None, in good condition and used as back-up.

Sterling Water Truck 2008 2015 5 None, in good condition.




Recommendations Water Source Study (long-term).



6.7.2 Waste Water and Sewage Disposal

Table 25. Waste Water and Sewage Disposal




Issues

Sterling Sewage Truck 1999 2006 (-4)

Sterling Sewage Truck 2009 2016 6 None, in excellent condition

Sewage Lagoon In poor condition and of inadequate capacity.




Recommendations Sewage Lagoon rehabilitation (medium-term).



6.7.3 Solid Waste Disposal

Table 26. Solid Waste




Issues

Ford Model CHSCB Garbage Truck 1999 2006 (-4)

Ford F550 Garbage Truck 2010 2017 7 None, new

Landfill Site In poor condition and nearing capacity.


Garbage Truck was identified as priority 2 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;

CGS-NCIAC has committed $1,500,000 from 2009-2014 for Solid Waste Improvement.

Recommendations Solid Waste Site improvements (short-term).

Scrap metal and hazardous waste removal (medium-term).



7 Appendices

7.1 List of Tables

Table 1. Integrated Community Infrastructure Sustainability Plan ............................. 12

Table 2. Hamlet Office .................................................................................................. 17

Table 3. Municipal Garages and Buildings ................................................................... 18

Table 4. Municipal Vehicles .......................................................................................... 19

Table 5. Law Enforcement ............................................................................................ 20

Table 6. Fire Services .................................................................................................... 21

Table 7. Search and Rescue .......................................................................................... 21

Table 8. Energy Infrastructure ...................................................................................... 22

Table 9. Traditional Economy ....................................................................................... 23

Table 10. Road Maintenance Vehicles and Equipment .............................................. 24

Table 11. Airport ......................................................................................................... 25

Table 12. Marine Transportation ................................................................................ 26

Table 13. Communications ......................................................................................... 27

Table 14. Commercial Facilities .................................................................................. 28

Table 15. Culture, Heritage, Language and Arts ......................................................... 29

Table 16. Recreation Facilities .................................................................................... 30

Table 17. Elders and Youth Facilities .......................................................................... 30

Table 18. Health and Wellness Facilities .................................................................... 31

Table 19. Schools ........................................................................................................ 32

Table 20. Day Care ...................................................................................................... 33

Table 21. Adult Education ........................................................................................... 33

Table 22. Public Housing ............................................................................................. 34

Table 23. Staff Housing ............................................................................................... 35

Table 24. Water System .............................................................................................. 36

Table 25. Waste Water and Sewage Disposal ............................................................ 37

Table 26. Solid Waste ................................................................................................. 38

Table 27. Acronyms .................................................................................................... 40

Table 28. Key Definitions and Terms .......................................................................... 41



7.2 Acronyms

Table 27. Acronyms

AHI Affordable Housing Initiative

CEDP Community Economic Development Plan

CGS Department of Community and Government Services, GN

GN Government of Nunavut

GTF Gas Tax Fund

ICISP Integrated Community Infrastructure Sustainability Plan

MFU Multi-family unit

MTO Municipal Training Organization

NAM Nunavut Association of Municipalities

NCIAC Nunavut Community Infrastructure Advisory Committee

NHT Nunavut Housing Trust

NPC Nunavut Power Corporation

SAO Senior Administrative Officer

SFU Single family unit



7.3 Key Definitions and Terms

Table 28. Key Definitions and Terms

Cultural Sustainability

A community's capacity to develop, retain and protect its culture and identity, and transmit that culture to future generations.

Economic Sustainability

The capacity of a community to maintain a stable and diversified economy that has minimal negative impacts on the environment and uses appropriate technologies and renewable resources where possible.

Environmental Sustainability

The capacity of a natural environment to meet human needs while remaining balanced and healthy, without damage to air, land, water or wildlife.

Social Sustainability

The ability of the community, individuals and families to ensure the basic needs of all residents with respect to food, shelter and safety are met, that there are opportunities for community and personal development, and that there is social equity in the community.

Goal A broad statement that describes some aspect of the future the community hopes to achieve.

Sustainability goals

Goals that will preserve and enhance the culture, the society, the economy and the environment of a community, at a cost that the community can afford over time.

Infrastructure The facilities, systems and equipment that provide public services and support private sector economic activity, including network infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems), buildings, machinery and equipment.

Infrastructure System

A set of linked infrastructure elements that collectively make up a "system". For example, a reservoir, pipes, a water truck, a purification plant, and a pumping station are all parts of a water infrastructure system.

Planning The process of developing a long-term vision of what a community will be like in the future, and determining what specific steps and resources it will need to achieve that vision.

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