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Norkhwest Territories Transportation

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November 26, 2007

Mr. Scotty Edgerton Senior Administrative Officer, Hamlet of Enterprise 526 ROBIN ROAD ENTERPRISE, NT XOE OR1

Dear Mr. Edgerton:

Kakisa River Bridge Replacement Project km 169.8 Mackenzie Highway (No. 1f

The Department of Transportation, Government of the Northwest Territories has decided to upgrade the Kakisa River Bridge at km 169.8 on the Mackenzie Highway (No. 1) to improve the safety and capacity of the highway. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information about the proposed Kakisa Bridge Replacement Project, and to solicit any issues or concerns that your community may have with the proposed project.

The existing bridge will be replaced with a new bridge offset 12.3 m south of the existing bridge and the approaches will be upgraded within the existing corridor. Construction of the new bridge is currently scheduled to occur between March 18 th and October 10th , 2008. The old bridge will remain open during construction so that traffic can continue to use the Mackenzie Highway. The old bridge will be removed after the new bridge is commissioned.

Demolition of the existing bridge is proposed to take place between October 13', 2008 and January 30 th, 2009. In-stream activities are limited to the removal of the support columns for the old bridge and minimal impacts to aquatic resources are expected.

During construction and removal, the speed limit will be reduced within the construction zone and access may be reduced to a single lane resulting in temporary delays. After commissioning, the safety and capacity of the highway will be improved and navigation in the river below will be enhanced by the clear-span bridge design and lower superstructure profile.

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Previous consultation has been undertaken in Kakisa. This community indicated that a recreational park on the north side of the bridge should not be disturbed. The proposed project will not disturb the park, and the leadership in Kakisa has expressed support for the project.

Associated Engineering (B.C.) Ltd. has been retained to undertake the design and environmental planning work. Please contact me by December 14, 2007 with any issues or concerns that you may have regarding this project.

Yours truly,

Naheed Ahmad Project Officer— Structure Section, Highways Division Ph: (867) 920 - 6489 Fax: (867) 873 - 0288 Email: Naheed [email protected]

c. Area Habitat Biologist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board Navigable Waters Protection Program, Transport Canada Ms. Ann Lanteigne, Head — Highways Structures Mr. Larry G. Purcka, Manager — Technical Services Mr. Leslie Mihalik, Project Manager, Associated Engineering (B.C.) Ltd. 11/28/2007 13.18 FAX 8678730288 GNWT-Transportation/HYYS 42 004

Northwest Territories Transportation

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November 26, 2007

Ms. Susan Christie Senior Administrative Officer Hamlet of Fort Providence BOX 290 FORT PROVIDENCE, NT XOE DLO

Dear Ms. Christie:

Kakisa River Bridge Replacement Project km 169.8 Mackenzie Highway (No. 11

The existing bridge will be replaced with a new bridge offset 12.3 m south of the existing bridge and the approaches will be upgraded within the existing corridor. Construction of the new bridge is currently scheduled to occur between March 18 1' and October 10, 2008. The old bridge will remain open during construction so that traffic can continue to use the Mackenzie Highway. The old bridge will be removed after the new bridge is commissioned.

Demolition of the existing bridge is proposed to take place between October 13th , 2008 and January 30 th , 2009. In-stream activities are limited to the removal of the support columns for the old bridge and minimal impacts to aquatic resources are expected.

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Yours truly,

Naheed Ahmad Project Officer -- Structure Section, Highways Division Ph: (867) 920 - 6489 Fax: (867) 873 - 0288 Email: [email protected]

c. Area Habitat Biologist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board Navigable Waters Protection Program, Transport Canada Mr. Berna Landry, Deh Gah Gotie Dene Council, Fort Providence Mr. Albert Lafferty, Fort Providence Metis Local 57, Fort Providence Mr, Scotty Edgerton, Hamlet of Enterprise Ms. Ann Lanteigne, Head — Highways Structures Mr. Larry G. Purcka, Manager — Technical Services Mr. Leslie Mihalik, Project Manager, Associated Engineering (B.C.) Ltd. 11/28/2007 13:19 FAX 8678730288 GNVYT--Transportation/HW'YS r^.IWE

Northwest Territories Transportation

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November 26, 2007

Mr. Albert Lafferty President, Fort Providence M6tis Local 57 PO BOX 319 FORT PROVIDENCE, NT XOE OLO

Dear Mr. Lafferty:

Kakisa River Bridge Replacement Project km 169.8 Mackenzie Hi hwa No. 1

The existing bridge will be replaced with a new bridge offset 12.3 m south of the existing bridge and the approaches will be upgraded within the existing corridor. Construction of the new bridge is currently scheduled to occur between March 18th and October 10 th 2008. The old bridge will remain open during construction so that traffic can continue to use the Mackenzie Highway. The old bridge will be removed after the new bridge is commissioned.

Demolition of the existing bridge is proposed to take place between October 13th , 2008 and January 30 th, 2009. In-stream activities are limited to the removal of the support columns for the old bridge and minimal impacts to aquatic resources are expected.

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Yours truly, \ N' Naheed Ahmad Project Officer -- Structure Section, Highways Division Ph: (867) 920 - 6489 Fax: (867) 873 - 0288 Email: Naheed Ahmad a©gov.nt.ca

c. Area Habitat Biologist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board Navigable Waters Protection Program, Transport Canada Ms. Ann Lanteigne, Head -- Highways Structures Mr. Larry G. Purcka, Manager -- Technical Services Mr. Leslie Mihaiik, Project Manager, Associated Engineering (B.C.) Ltd. 11/28/2007 13:20 FAX 8678730288 GNWT-Transportation/IIWYS

Northwest Territories Transportation

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November 26, 2007

Ms. Berea Landry Chief, Deh Gah Gotie Dene Council PO BOX 319 FORT PROVIDENCE, NT XOE DL0

Dear Ms. Landry:

Kakisa River Bridge Replacement Project km 169.8 Mackenzie High' No. 1

The existing bridge will be replaced with a new bridge offset 12.3 m south of the existing bridge and the approaches will be upgraded within the existing corridor. Construction of the new bridge is currently scheduled to occur between March 18th and October 10th, 2008. The old bridge will remain open during construction so that traffic can continue to use the Mackenzie Highway. The old bridge will be removed after the new bridge is commissioned.

Demolitionth of the existing bridge is proposed to take place between October 13 , 2008 and January 30th , 2009. In-stream activities are limited to the removal of the support columns for the old bridge and minimal impacts to aquatic resources are expected.

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Yours truly,

Naheed Ahmad Project Officer — Structure Section, Highways Division Ph: (867) 920 - 6489 Fax: (867) 873 - 0288 Email: Naheed Ahmad@a gov.nt.ca

Highways Division Department of Transportation +tea' Government of the Northwest Territories Northwest 4510 Franklin Ave., 2 Hwys Bldg. Territories Transportation P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife, NT X1 A 2L.9

FACSIMILE

Date: November 27, 2007

To: Anne Umpleby From: Naheed Ahmad Regulatory Officer, Project Officer -- Structures MVLWB Section — Highways Division Tel: (867) 669 0506 Tel: (867) 920 6489 Fax: (867) 873 6610 Fax: (867) 873 0288 Email: naheed_ahmad C@ gov.nt.ca cc: No. of 9 (Including cover) Pages:

Subject: Kakisa River Brid e Re lacement Pro'ect km 169.8 Mackenzie Highway- Mo. 1

With reference to Land Use and Water Permits applications file nos. MV2007E0050 and MV2007L8-0033, please find herewith letters sent to communities of Enterprise and Fort Providence for consultations.

Regards,

naheed

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