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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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).
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6.1.2 Municipal Garages and Buildings
Table 3. Municipal Garages and Buildings
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
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.
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
Additional Parking Garage & Upgrade was identified as priority 6 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations New 3-bay Parking Garage (short-term).
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6.1.3 Municipal Vehicles
Table 4. Municipal Vehicles
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
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
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations Replace Municipal Vehicles that are at end of useful life (short-term).
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6.1.4 Law Enforcement / RCMP
Table 5. Law Enforcement
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
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
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations No specific priorities for infrastructure investment were identified in consultation.
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6.1.5 Fire Services
Table 6. Fire Services
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
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.
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations Replace Ford Fire Truck (medium-term).
6.1.6 Search and Rescue
Table 7. Search and Rescue
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
Issues
None identified
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations No specific priorities for infrastructure investment were identified in consultation.
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6.1.7 Power/Energy System Infrastructure
Table 8. Energy Infrastructure
Asset Acquired (Year)
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
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
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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
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
Issues
Community Freezer Inoperable and cannot be repaired. New required.
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations Replace Community Freezer (short-term).
New Refrigeration Storage Building in Resolute Bay for Food storage (short-term).
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6.2.2 Transportation - Road Maintenance Vehicles and Equipment
Table 10. Road Maintenance Vehicles and Equipment
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
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.
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
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;
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations Replace Dozer (short-term).
Replace Dump Truck (medium-term).
Replace Loader (medium-term).
Replace Track Hoe (medium-term).
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6.2.3 Transportation – Airport Infrastructure
Table 11. Airport
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
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
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
Airport Garage was identified as priority 10 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
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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
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
Issues
None identified
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
Breakwater was identified as priority 7 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations New Breakwater and permanent dock (short-term).
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6.2.5 Communications
Table 13. Communications
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
Issues
Northwestel – Telephone Services Intermittent at times.
Qiniq – Internet Services Reliable
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations No specific priorities for infrastructure investment were identified in consultation.
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6.2.6 Commercial Facilities
Table 14. Commercial Facilities
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
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.
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations New store and hotel (medium-term)
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6.3 Cultural Infrastructure
6.3.1 Culture, Heritage, Language and Arts
Table 15. Culture, Heritage, Language and Arts
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
Issues
None identified
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations Multi-purpose arts, culture and visitor centre (medium-term).
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6.3.2 Recreation Facilities
Table 16. Recreation Facilities
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
Issues
Community Centre (Gym) 1980 2020 10 Old
Library (in School)
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
Arena was identified as priority 5 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
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
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
Issues
None identified
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
Youth / Elders Center was identified as priority 3 of 12 by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process;
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations New Youth Centre (combined with a new community hall complex) (medium-term).
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6.4 Health and Wellness Infrastructure
Table 18. Health and Wellness Facilities
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
Issues
Health Centre 1990 New, but need office space for a mental health worker and social worker.
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations No specific priorities for infrastructure investment were identified in consultation.
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6.5 Education Infrastructure
6.5.1 Elementary / High School
Table 19. Schools
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
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.
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations No specific priorities for infrastructure investment were identified in consultation.
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6.5.2 Day Care
Table 20. Day Care
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
Issues
Saimavik Day Care Old
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations New Preschool/daycare space (medium-term).
6.5.3 Adult Education
Table 21. Adult Education
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
Issues
Community Learning Centre 2010-13 Under construction
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
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).
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6.6 Housing Infrastructure
6.6.1 Public Housing
Table 22. Public Housing
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
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
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
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).
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6.6.2 Staff Housing
Table 23. Staff Housing
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
Issues
None identified
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations No specific priorities for infrastructure investment were identified in consultation.
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6.7 Environmental Infrastructure
6.7.1 Water
Table 24. Water System
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
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.
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations Water Source Study (long-term).
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6.7.2 Waste Water and Sewage Disposal
Table 25. Waste Water and Sewage Disposal
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
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.
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
No priorities were identified by the Hamlet Council in 2010 through the biennial NCIAC planning process.
No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
Recommendations Sewage Lagoon rehabilitation (medium-term).
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6.7.3 Solid Waste Disposal
Table 26. Solid Waste
Asset Acquired (Year)
Projected Useful Life (Year)
Years of Remaining Life
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.
Infrastructure Priorities and Planned Investments
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).
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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
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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
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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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