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Prepared for the Government of Nunavut By Aarluk Consulting Inc. Approved by the Hamlet Council of Kimmirut February 22, 2011
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Contents 1 Introduction ...... 7 1.1 Guide to the Report ...... 7 1.2 Project Background ...... 8 2 Conditions Influencing Sustainable Infrastructure Needs and Priorities ...... 10 2.1 Existing vision statements and major community goals that relate to the ICISP 11 2.2 Issues that could impede Sustainability ...... 11 3 Community Sustainability Goals and Priorities ...... 12 4 Community Profile ...... 13 4.1 Location and History ...... 13 4.2 Demographics ...... 13 4.3 Economy ...... 15 4.4 Education ...... 16 4.5 Housing ...... 17 4.6 Summary ...... 18 5 Infrastructure Worksheets ...... 19 5.1 Hamlet Office ...... 19 5.2 Municipal Garages ...... 21 5.3 Municipal Vehicles ...... 24 5.4 Law Enforcement/RCMP Infrastructure ...... 26 5.5 Fire Services Infrastructure ...... 28 5.6 Search and Rescue Infrastructure ...... 30 5.7 Power / Energy System Infrastructure ...... 31 5.8 Infrastructure Supporting the Traditional Economy ...... 33 5.9 Transportation System – Road Maintenance Equipment and Vehicles ...... 35 5.10 Transportation System- Airport Infrastructure ...... 38 5.11 Transportation System- Marine Infrastructure ...... 41 5.12 Communications ...... 43 5.13 Commercial Facilities ...... 45 5.14 Culture, Heritage, Language and Arts...... 47 5.15 Recreation Infrastructure ...... 49 5.16 Elders and Youth Facilities ...... 52
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5.17 Health Infrastructure ...... 54 5.18 Elementary and High School Infrastructure ...... 56 5.19 Daycare Infrastructure ...... 58 5.20 Adult Education Infrastructure ...... 60 5.21 Public Housing ...... 62 5.22 Staff Housing ...... 66 5.23 Water ...... 68 5.24 Wastewater and Sewage Disposal...... 70 5.25 Solid Waste ...... 72 6 Bibliography ...... 74 7 Interviewees, consultation calendar, and list of local meeting participants ...... 76
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List of Tables
Table 1. Acronyms ...... 5 Table 2. Key Definitions and Terms ...... 6 Table 3. Total Census Population ...... 14 Table 4. Age Characteristics ...... 14 Table 5. Total Census Families ...... 15 Table 6. Participation and Unemployment Rates ...... 15 Table 7. Experienced Labour Force by Occupation ...... 16 Table 8. Educational Attainment (Census 2006) ...... 16 Table 9. Number of Private Dwellings ...... 17 Table 10. Dwellings Requiring Major Repair ...... 17 Table 11. Dwellings With More Than One Person Per Room ...... 17
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Table 1. 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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Table 2. Key Definitions and Terms Cultural A community's capacity to develop, retain and protect its culture and identity, and Sustainability transmit that culture to future generations. Economic The capacity of a community to maintain a stable and diversified economy that has Sustainability minimal negative impacts on the environment and uses appropriate technologies and renewable resources where possible. Environmental The capacity of a natural environment to meet human needs while remaining Sustainability balanced and healthy, without damage to air, land, water or wildlife. Social The ability of the community, individuals and families to ensure the basic needs of Sustainability 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 that will preserve and enhance the culture, the society, the economy and the goals 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 A set of linked infrastructure elements that collectively make up a "system". For System 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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1 Introduction
1.1 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 Kimmirut from fall 2009 to spring 2010. Volume One of the report is set up as follows: 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 Kimmirut, 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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1.2 Project Background 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 includes representatives from the Department of Community and Government Services (CGS); Nunavut Association of Municipalities (NAM); Department of Finance; and other GN departments, when needed. This Committee was 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. To achieve this, the Committee began a planning process, working with 24 communities in Nunavut1 to develop community-specific plans identifying infrastructure investments that would meet the basic, current needs of individuals, families and the community as a whole, without imposing a burden on future generations. The planning process focused specifically on infrastructure - primarily network infrastructure like roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems), buildings, and equipment. While many infrastructure projects in the past have focused on immediate needs, this planning process encouraged communities to take a longer term view, looking ahead for five or more years into the future. In the summer of 2009, GN and the NCIAC developed a detailed consultation plan, data collection tools, and research schedule. They also prepared a set of draft sustainability goals to begin discussions at the community level. Preparation for the Kimmirut ICISP began in the fall of 2009. Background information was collected, analyzed, and organized into a detailed community profile (see Volume 2, Section 5). A community consultation meeting was held in Kimmirut on March 17, 2010. Initial findings from the research were presented to a group of community representatives, who used that background information to help determine what sustainability means to the community, what the sustainability goals of Kimmirut are, and what infrastructure investments could help achieve those goals in the next five to twenty years. The results of this meeting were then presented during a one hour long phone in radio show for that also sought community input. Input from the research and community meetings was analyzed into a draft ICISP, which was then submitted to CGS for review.
1 Iqaluit was not included in this process.
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The draft ICISP was finalized, translated, and provided to the Hamlet Council. The ICISP was then revised to reflect their input, and was submitted to CGS as a final report on this community's planning process.
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2 Conditions Influencing Sustainable Infrastructure Needs and Priorities
The geography and climate of Nunavut contribute to the high cost of acquiring materials and services, and building and maintaining community infrastructure. Buildings, facilities, equipment and vehicles depreciate very quickly as a result of the harsh climate, conditions of use (e.g. local road conditions), poor storage conditions and inferior maintenance (e.g. lack of proper staff training and certification). Nunavut’s population is young and growing. This growth will put pressure on already overburdened infrastructure, including in areas such as housing, water, sewage and solid waste, and infrastructure systems in the public safety, education, health care and recreational sectors. According to the 2008 Nunavut Economic Outlook, the key areas of employment in Nunavut are likely to be the public sector, mining, fisheries, oil and gas exploration, transportation and tourism. Sustainable community infrastructure must support existing economic activity and emerging opportunities in these sectors, stimulate economic diversification, and enable greater participation in mainstream and traditional economic activities. The traditional economy is also an important component of life, well-being and sustainability. It contributes in-kind income, provides country food and traditional medicines, and incorporates commercial activity like soapstone carving, arts and crafts. Social conditions are similar in most Nunavut communities. The number and condition of housing units is inadequate, a problem exacerbated by the lack of serviceable lots the poor condition of heavy equipment in the community, and lack of capacity to build access roads to new lots. Overcrowding and poor housing conditions contribute to high rates of infant mortality, respiratory illness and violence. Social conditions and trends suggest both a short-term and ongoing need for investment in community education, housing, health and recreation and related infrastructure systems. While Inuit culture and language remain strong, these are increasingly under threat from southern cultural influences via modern communications technologies, reduced reliance on traditional foods and economic pursuits, the continued loss of Elders and traditional language speakers, and a growing disconnection between Elders and youth. The protection and promotion of Inuit culture, language and heritage can be achieved through investment in infrastructure systems that support the traditional economy, recreational infrastructure and facilities that bring community members together to share and transmit culture, language and heritage.
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2.1 Existing vision statements and major community goals that relate to the ICISP
The 2006 Kimmirut Community Economic Development (CED) Plan included the following long-term (ten-year) vision statements were developed to capture the Kimmirut’s vision of future development of the community: • Kimmirut is a tourism destination offering a Territorial Park that draws visitors from around the world with tourism packaging such as eco-tourism and culture products. • Kimmirut is an arts and craft producing community of high quality, locally made, value-added products. • Kimmirut maintains its strong Inuit culture by relying on harvesting and traditional practices. • With its geographical proximity to mineral resources, the community would like to see mining development take place in an environmentally friendly manner for the benefits of its’ residents. • Kimmirut is an ideal location to host a conference centre for Nunavut based organizations such as the Government of Nunavut, Inuit organizations, and others.
2.2 Issues that could impede Sustainability
Consultations in Kimmirut identified the following concerns that could impact on the community’s ability to achieve long term sustainability if not addressed through planning and infrastructure funding: • Development Land – the community is constrained for future growth by the landscape and the locations of the airport, solid waste site, water source and sewage lagoon. • Funding – the infrastructure development required (such as a new airport location) is expensive and could make addressing other infrastructure priorities harder to fund.
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3 Community Sustainability Goals and Priorities
As part of the Kimmirut planning workshop, community participants reviewed eight general sustainability goals developed to help guide the preparation of ICISPs. These propose that sustainable community infrastructure should: 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. Through the ICISP Consultation, the community accepted these eight sustainability goals for infrastructure as representative of their long term goals, and in addition identified the following goals for a sustainable Kimmirut: • Making the right decisions with the available funds - thinking and planning long term for the community infrastructure needs and locations, and allocating funding based on the long term plan • Planning for the long term is a priority – don’t plan in haste, but make sure a planning process is in place to identify long term infrastructure needs meet community needs, growth, and desires – then put plan and funding together • Plan for a secondary water source for the future and set that area aside today so that it can be protected from contamination and development.
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4 Community Profile
4.1 Location and History
The community of Kimmirut, previously known as Lake Harbour, is located at 62° 51.0' N, 69° 52.8' W on the southern coast of Baffin Island, near the mouth of the Soper River. It is located just south of Nunavut’s capital of Iqaluit.
Map 1 – Community of Kimmirut
4.2 Demographics The 2006 Census reported the total population of Kimmirut to be 415, of which approximately 54.2% were female and 45.8% male. The population of grew by 10.1% between 1996 and 2001, and dropped by 5% between 2001 and 2006. This rate of growth was lower than the territorial average of 10.2% in the same time period. Based on these rates of growth the estimated population of Kimmirut in 2020 is 706.
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Table 3. Total Census Population Year 1996 2001 2006 Total Population 395 435 415 Females 210 240 225 Males 185 195 180
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Kimmirut Table 4 below provides a picture of the age composition of Kimmirut’s population, based on Census data. The average age of residents is 22.1years, slightly lower than the average age of all Nunavut residents at 23 years, and significantly lower than the general Canadian population which averages 39 years of age.
Kimmirut’s population is relatively young, with nearly 32.5% of the population under the age of 15. In Nunavut 34% of the population is under the age of 15 compared with the 18% of the Canadian population in this age cohort.
Table 4. Age Characteristics Age Group Total Population
1996 2001 2006
Total 395 435 415
Age 0 – 4 yrs 55 60 45
Age 5 – 14 yrs 100 100 90
Age 15 – 19 yrs 40 50 45
Age 20 – 24 yrs 30 35 40
Age 25 – 54 yrs 140 175 150
Age 55 – 64 yrs 20 30 25
Age 65 – 74 yrs 5 10 15
Age 75 yrs and over 0 0 0 Average age 22.8 20.3 22.1
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Kimmirut
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Table 5. Total Census Families Census 2001 2006
Total number of census families 100 90
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Kimmirut
4.3 Economy
The economy in Kimmirut can be characterized as mixed, with traditional subsistence activities, including hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering, coinciding with wage based economic activities. The wildlife economy continues to play an important role in Kimmirut and contributes to the foundation of Inuit culture and economy. Potential mineral resources near the community may offer a new economic sector to develop in future years if access to these sites is improved. Kimmirut experiences higher participation rates2 and higher unemployment rates than for the Territory as a whole. In the 2006 Census it was reported Kimmirut had a participation rate of 66.7% and an unemployment rate of 16.7%. This compares to the territorial participation rate of 65.3% and an unemployment rate of 15.6% in 2006.
Table 6. Participation and Unemployment Rates Census 1996 2001 2006
Participation rate 66.7 65.5 66.7
Unemployment rate 9.4 19.4 16.7
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Kimmirut
Table 8 below shows that residents participate in a variety of occupations, but are predominantly employed in: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations; Business, finance and administration occupations; Sales and service occupations; and social science, education, government service and religion occupations.
2 The participation rate is defined as the percentage of the population aged 15 and over that is in the labour force and either employed or unemployed.
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Table 7. Experienced Labour Force by Occupation Census 2001 2006
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 170 170
Management occupations 10 15
Business, finance and administration occupations 15 30
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 0
Health occupations 0 10
Social science; education; government service and religion 30 30
Art; culture; recreation and sport 20 15
Sales and service occupations 50 30
Trades; transport and equipment operators and related occupations 30 40
Occupations unique to primary industry 10 0
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities 0 0
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Kimmirut
4.4 Education
With respect to educational achievement the 2006 Census reported that among the population age 15 and over, 61% had no certificate, diploma or degree (including high school), while 11% reported the highest level of educational achievement to be high school certificate or equivalent. 3.7% of the population reported a trades or apprenticeship-related certification or diploma as their highest level of educational achievement. With respect to other post- secondary education outcomes,14.8% of residents reported a non-university diploma or certificate and 13% reported a university certificate, diploma or degree.
Table 8. Educational Attainment (Census 2006) Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 270 155 120
No certificate; diploma or degree 165 95 70
High school certificate or equivalent 30 20 10
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Total Male Female
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 0
College; CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 40 20 25
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0
University certificate; diploma or degree 25 10 15
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Kimmirut
4.5 Housing Table 9. Number of Private Dwellings Census 2001 2006
Total - Number of private occupied dwellings 105 110
Number of owned dwellings 30 20
Number of rented dwellings 75 90
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Kimmirut
Table 10. Dwellings Requiring Major Repair Census 1996 2006 Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total 15=14.3% 22.7 occupied private dwellings
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Kimmirut
Table 11. Dwellings With More Than One Person Per Room Census 1996 2006 % of occupied dwellings with more than one person per 15.7 18.2 room
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Kimmirut
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4.6 Summary The needs of youth and children will continue to be important for planning the infrastructure needs of the community in the next fifteen years. The demographic under the age of 20 years represents nearly half of the community population, and meeting the needs of this group through infrastructure that addresses their needs as they move through phases of life and personal development will be the critical focus of the community developing a sustainable growth plan. In the short and medium term essential infrastructure systems such as housing, water and waste as well as education, health and recreation infrastructure will be required to provide this demographic with the basic services they require. Economic growth of the mining sector offers the potential for economic diversity in the community. The need for infrastructure systems, including in transportation and communication, that support economic development will become more important as the sector is explored and developed, and as this young demographic reaches employable age over the next fifteen years. Cultural and tourism industry is important to the current economy of Kimmirut and it is likely that this will continue to grow in economic importance. Infrastructure that improves access to the community (airport, marina) and supports arts and crafts will be important to maximize the potential of these economic sectors.
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5 Infrastructure Worksheets
5.1 Hamlet Office
5.1.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Public Services / Community Governance Infrastructure System Hamlet Office
5.1.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Hamlet office 1970 2010 0 Inadequate space
• A new complex that contains the Hamlet office and chambers, community hall, and fire hall has been a priority for many years (see notes on FIRE HALL and RECREATION). • Existing hamlet offices and chambers are too small, and in an old building that needs renovations and upgrades to mechanical systems • Community zoning plan is limited by the topography and the location of the airport. The Hamlet needs to add more serviced residential and commercial lots. Housing lots are a top priority of the hamlet, so new areas need to be identified and developed Kimmirut Integrated Community Infrastructure Sustainability Plan Vol.2 – February 22, 2011 20
for services (road, power, surveyed). Long term community zoning plan impacted by decisions about airport relocation or expansion (see notes on AIRPORT)
5.1.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.1.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
NCIAC Priorities 2006 2008 2010
Administration office building adjoined to a new fire 4 out of 14 2 out of 10 hall Administration Office Building adjoined to a new 2 out of 10 Community Hall - Fire Hall
5.1.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• New Hamlet Office/Community Hall/Fire Hall Complex (short term) • Serviced residential and commercial building lots (short term)
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5.2 Municipal Garages
5.2.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Public Services / Municipal Services Infrastructure System Municipal Parking Garages, Warehouses and Related Buildings
5.2.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
3 Bay parking 1979 2019 9 Overcrowded Poor garage, Pw&S Adequate Shop/Garage (GN) 2 Bay Fire Hall/ 1975 2015 5 Poor Garage 4 Bay 1980 2020 10 Poor Maintenance Garage
• Replacement garages have been a priority of the Hamlet for many years. • Existing garages have a bad floor (heaved and cracked) that cannot be repaired
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• Oil and gas spillage seeps into the ground in the existing facility and can contaminate the local creek which runs into a fishing area • There isn’t a proper ventilation system when equipment is operated inside the garages, so doors need to be opened to protect health and safety of workers • Parking of Hamlet vehicles is overcrowded and results in existing equipment being stored in all available spaces or outside (where cold and vandalism damage vehicles) • Hamlet needs a new mechanics garage (preferably with 4 bays) and a new parking garage (preferably with 3 bays) • There isn’t an appropriate morgue in the community - community feels a morgue should be a priority • Community doesn’t have a warehouse/cold storage building. Currently use old sea cans - would like to replace these with a building • A workshop is required for the Hamlet staff – could be a part of a new warehouse
5.2.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.2.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
NCIAC Priorities 2006 2008 2010
4 bay mechanics garage 6 out of 14 5 out of 10 4 out of 10 3 bay parking garage 5 out of 14 7 out of 10 4 out of 10 Cold storage and workshop building 10 out of 14 10 out of 10 7 out of 10 Morgue 7 out of 14 4 out of 10 5 out of 10
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5.2.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• 3 Bay Parking Garage (short term) • 4 Bay Maintenance Garage (short term) • Demolish or re-purpose existing maintenance and parking garage (short term) • Warehouse cold storage and workshop (middle term) • Morgue (middle term)
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5.3 Municipal Vehicles
5.3.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Public Services / Municipal Services Infrastructure System Municipal Vehicles
5.3.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
1999 Ford F150 1999 2006 (-4) Poor Pickup 2001 Ford F150 2001 2008 (-2) Poor Pickup 2004 GMC 2004 2011 1 Poor Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 2005 GMC 2005 2012 2 Adequate Pickup 2004 GMC 2008 2015 5 Good Sierra 1/2 ton Pickup Truck 2007 Chevrolet 2009 2016 6 Good K2500 Pickup
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• Hamlet self finances vehicles. A scheduled capital plan for vehicle replacement on a seven year cycle is required to manage expenditures.
5.3.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.3.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
5.3.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Replacement of Hamlet Vehicles on 7 year rotating cycle (short term)
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5.4 Law Enforcement/RCMP Infrastructure
5.4.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Public Services / Public Safety Infrastructure System RCMP
5.4.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Detachment 2 officers Staff Housing
• Old RCMP site (across the bay from the town) would be a good place to develop a heritage site. Development of site would include trail upgrades to the site and interpretive panels
5.4.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.4.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
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5.4.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• None identified
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5.5 Fire Services Infrastructure
5.5.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Public Services / Fire Services Infrastructure System Municipal Vehicles
5.5.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Fire Hall, Poor- very old New fire truck 2009 2029 19 Fire truck 1986 2006 (-4)
• New fire hall is a priority of the community – would like it built as part of a community complex (see notes on HAMLET OFFICE and RECREATION) • Fire hall funding was in place in the 2007/2008 GN capital plan, but then it was put on hold to link it with a new community hall • Hamlet has to self finance vehicles. Hamlet doesn’t always have the funds available for vehicle purchases. Council would like the GN to become closer partners in financial management to help Hamlet build up reserve funds so that the Hamlet has the resources available in the long term to plan and implement infrastructure purchases
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5.5.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.5.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
NCIAC Priorities 2006 2008 2010
Administration office building adjoined to a new fire 4 out of 14 2 out of 10 2 out of 10 hall Fire Truck 2 out of 14
5.5.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• New Hamlet Office/Community Hall/Fire Hall Complex (short term)
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5.6 Search and Rescue Infrastructure
5.6.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Public Services / Search and rescue Infrastructure System Municipal Vehicles
5.6.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
• Search and Rescue needs a building to store their equipment and hold training/meetings
5.6.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.6.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
5.6.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Search and Rescue office and storage (medium term)
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5.7 Power / Energy System Infrastructure
5.7.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Public Services Infrastructure System Power / Energy
5.7.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
QEC Generator 1983 2017 7 270 kW QEC Generator 2006 2016 6 300 kW QEC Generator 1992 2016 6 330 kW QEC Generator 2002 350 kW GN Tank Farm- 2 diesel tanks 2,331,286 GN Tank Farm- 4 gasoline tanks 419,779
• The Qulliq Energy Corporation supplies the town with diesel driven electricity • Power supply is adequate • Long term goal would be to have a energy conservation plan that would look at alternative energy, fuel efficiency, and perhaps outside energy supply options such as a hydro line to Kimmirut if a hydro dam is built for Iqaluit
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• Diesel – The average growth in the yearly sales for diesel for the period 1999 – 2010 has been at the rate of 0.6%. Based on this rate, the existing capacity in the community will be adequate for the next five years. • Gasoline – The average growth in the yearly sales for gasoline for the period 1999 – 2010 has been at the rate of 1.6%. Based on this rate, the existing capacity in the community will be adequate for the next five years. • There is no Jet A-1 Tank in Kimmirut
5.7.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.7.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
5.7.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Energy Plan for alternative and integrated technology (long term)
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5.8 Infrastructure Supporting the Traditional Economy
5.8.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Economic Infrastructure Infrastructure System Traditional Economy
5.8.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Community Not Freezer, meat operational processing plant Wildlife Office/garage Soper House Craft Centre Katannilik Park Katannilik Park Visitor Centre
• See TRANSPORTATION for access roads
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• A meat plant was developed in the community but is not operating because of a lack of access to caribou to supply the plant. Need a long term plan to use the meat plant, supply it, and train workers • Soper Lake has cod fish. If it is commercially viable, it would be beneficial to develop a cod fishery and processing plant
5.8.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.8.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010. • The Kimmirut CED Plan states: Kimmirut’s renewable resources will bring economic benefits for the community in conjunction with the HTO. Commercial fishery is part of CED plan long term goals – would require a processing facility, freezer, improved wharf facilities and improved air cargo access to realize economic benefit • Katannilik Park Visitor Centre and Park are tourism attractions that are also important sectors in the CED Plan.
5.8.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Meat and Fish processing plant (long term)
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5.9 Transportation System – Road Maintenance Equipment and Vehicles
5.9.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Economic Infrastructure / Transportation Infrastructure System Transportation System - Equipment and Vehicles
5.9.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
2007 2008 2015 5 Good International 7600 Dump Truck 1991 Caterpillar 1991 2009 (-1) Poor Loader IT28B 1993 Caterpillar 1993 2011 1 Good D6H Dozer 2003 Case 2003 2021 11 Adequate Loader 7210-2- EAF 2006 Caterpillar 2007 2025 15 Good 420D Loader Backhoe w/hydraulic hammer
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Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Hydraulic 2006 2024 14 Good hammer
• At the time of the ICISP consultation, the loader had been down due to mechanical problems for much of the winter/spring. Without a mechanic in town to fix it, the town had to use a backhoe to move snow. • Residents complained about poor snow removal due to loader break down • A new loader to replace the 1991 Caterpillar was identified as a need • Access road to Soper Lake and the dock needs to be upgraded with new overlay materials. (see MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE) • Wharf access road is a priority- it would allow access to the wharf and to hunting (caribou) areas beyond the wharf site. It would also support future mineral resource development in the area (see MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE) • A new quarry site has been selected, but it requires the development of an access road (towards Soper Lake) • When the new quarry is developed a crusher will be required • Currently roads do not have much overlay material left on them, so they are muddy when it is wet and dusty when dry. Overlay of gravel is required to improve road conditions through the town • Erosion is a problem with the existing roads because they are sand and soil • Access road to Katannilik Park (turn the ATV trail into a road) – this would be useful for the community and is also a safety issue for visitor safety – allowing easier search and rescue access to the park
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5.9.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.9.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
NCIAC Priorities 2006 2008 2010
Grader 8 out of 14 Dump Truck 1 out of 14 Access Road to Soper Lake and a Dock 9 out of 14 New access road behind wharf 8 out of 10 Aggregate crusher 6 out of 10 Access road to new quarry site 3 out of 14 3 out of 10 New Access Road behind wharf to improve trail for 5 out of 10 hunters, campers, etc.
• The Kimmirut CED Plan states the improved community roads and access roads are required to achieve economic development in tourism, traditional economy and resource development sectors
5.9.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Grader (short term) • Loader (medium term) • Dump Truck (medium term) • Dozer (medium term)
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5.10 Transportation System- Airport Infrastructure
5.10.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Economic Infrastructure Infrastructure System Airport
5.10.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Taxiway/Apron 2011 1 1,350 m2 Overlay planned in 2011 Runway 2011 1 13,317 m2 Overlay planned in 2011 FEC 1976 2011 1 Upgrades planned for 2011 Runway Edge 1976 2011 1 Upgrades Lighting planned for 2011 ATB 2008 2015 5 Good (renovated) Maintenance 2008 2015 Good
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Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Building (renovated) Truck - Runway 2001 Replacement (pickup/other) required in 2009/2017/2025 Truck - 1992 2010 0 Dump/Plow S/A Motor Grader 2003 2023 13 Packer - 1976 2007 7 Wobbly Wheel Plow - 1992 2020 10 Angle/Dozer
• Relocating the airport has been a priority of the community for a long time. The airport is located right in town • Current location is an issue for safety reasons (landing and take off zones are right over houses, the school and daycare) and because community growth is limited due to topography and location of the runway. If the runway was moved the area could be opened up for development lots • The length of the runway restricts the type of aircraft that can land in Kimmirut. Only one airline has the twin otter to provide scheduled service – this limits number of passengers and type of cargo coming and going from the community. Comments included: − Impacts on medivac − Restricts personal travel and tourism/business travel
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• Community recognizes a new airport plan will take a long time – but they want to see a site selected for the new airport soon so they can build this into the long term planning of other community infrastructure • Existing airport does not have a tank farm for aviation fuel
5.10.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
GN Capital Estimates Dept. Budget Cap. Fund. Years
Rehab Runway Apron EDT 500k GN Main 2010-11
5.10.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
NCIAC Priorities 2006 2008 2010
Community airport runway 1 out of 10 1 out of 10
5.10.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Airport Relocation (short term)
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5.11 Transportation System- Marine Infrastructure
5.11.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Economic Infrastructure / Marine Infrastructure System Marine Infrastructure Systems
5.11.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Community mooring bollards Breakwater
• Wharf access road (see TRANSPORTATION). Road to a new wharf site would be about 4-5 miles long. • Wharf at a new location is a priority, including a breakwater. Current wharf/breakwater is described as “useless” because it is located in the wrong spot in the harbour. A new wharf should be located in the harbour beyond where the pack ice accumulates so that hunters and boaters have access to the water for a longer time • A floating dock is in the community now, but it is located in an area where the tides are limiting people's access to the water. Need a new wharf in a location where the tide is not a limiting factor to access
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5.11.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds. • Yearly Maintenance Funding; • DFO/GN have scheduled an investment in three rock bollards for the Kimmirut harbour
5.11.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
5.11.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Rock Bollards (short term) • New Wharf Site/Breakwater (medium term) • New Sea Lift Staging Area (medium term)
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5.12 Communications
5.12.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Economic Infrastructure / Communications Infrastructure System Communications
5.12.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
• Telephone services in Kimmirut are provided by NorthwesTel. • CBC radio broadcasts on an FM station • Kimik COOP is the cable television provider. • Canada Post office • Internet - SSI Micro an Northern owned and operated company operates the QINIQ network in Nunavut
5.12.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• 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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5.12.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
5.12.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• None identified
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5.13 Commercial Facilities
5.13.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Economic Infrastructure / Commercial Infrastructure System Commercial Facilities
5.13.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Kimik Coop and Hotel
• A second hotel or hotel expansion is required to add additional rooms. The current hotel is sometimes booked, and lack of rooms impacts on community events and services (e.g. meetings) • Meat plant (see TRADITIONAL ECONOMY) • Increased tourism requires additional hotel space, which could include a conference meeting facility
5.13.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• 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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5.13.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010. • The Kimmirut CED Plan identifies the goal develop a Conference Centre in Kimmirut. • The Kimmirut CED plan sets a goal of developing resource based economy by providing facilities and access to mineral resource companies
5.13.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Hotel and conference development (medium term)
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5.14 Culture, Heritage, Language and Arts
5.14.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Cultural Infrastructure Infrastructure System Culture, Heritage, Language and Arts
5.14.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life Katannilik Park Visitor Centre Soper House Gallery
• Consultations for the ICSIP did not identify any additional heritage, language and arts infrastructure requirements
5.14.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.14.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
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• The Kimmirut CED Plan identifies the goal to develop an Arts and Craft Centre in Kimmirut for the production and sale of carvings, jewelry and other traditional products. Centre would also support education programs by involving Elders and Youth in programs related to traditional skills.
5.14.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Arts and Crafts Facility (medium term)
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5.15 Recreation Infrastructure
5.15.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Cultural Infrastructure Infrastructure System Recreation Infrastructure
5.15.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
GYMNASIUM,- 1989 2029 19 Akavak Centre Katannilik Park Territorial campground in the community Tasilik Arena 2001 2041 31 1994 Zamboni 2009 2027 17 440 - rebuilt
• There is no community hall – currently use the school gymnasium. A community hall is a priority of the hamlet in a new complex (Hamlet offices, community hall and fire hall). Renovations and expansion requirements must primarily address building deficiencies (capacity, floor area), but there is an opportunity to make the centre achieve several community goals (provide space for fitness) and wellness (provide space for wellness programs such as drop in centre/youth centre). See HAMLET OFFICE
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• A swimming pool is a high priority of the community for recreation and as a public safety program to ensure youth can swim. Would like it built onto or near the arena complex • The zamboni needs a storage space built at the arena – it is currently stored in a hamlet garage and it’s not being used because the parking wasn’t considered when the arena was built or when the zamboni was purchased. Hamlet had to seek funding for the zamboni storage shed, which is planned for construction in 2010/2011 • Arena is only used a few months of the year now because they floor is gravel and there is no cooling system. A concrete floor with cooling system is a desire of the community • Consultations for the ICSIP identify recreation and youth programs as a priority. Recreation programs currently focus on the children and youth, and the supporting infrastructure is required to meet the growing demographic in of residents under the age of 19 (approx. 57% of the 2010 estimated population). Opportunities exist for programming recreation into multi-use facilities.
5.15.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.15.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
NCIAC Priorities 2006 2008 2010
Administration Office Building adjoined to a new 2 out of 10 Community Hall - Fire Hall Install concrete floor in the arena and Zamboni storage 9 out of 10 Swimming Pool 10 out of 10
• The Kimmirut CED Plan identifies recreation and youth programs as a priority.
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5.15.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• New Hamlet Office/Community Hall/Fire Hall Complex (short term) • Storage building for Zamboni (short term) • Swimming pool (medium term) • Concrete floor and cooling system in Arena (medium term)
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5.16 Elders and Youth Facilities
5.16.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Cultural Infrastructure Infrastructure System Elders and Youth Infrastructure
5.16.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
• An elders centre for socializing is desired • Consultations for the ICSIP identify recreation and youth programs as a priority. Recreation programs currently focus on the children and youth, and the supporting infrastructure is required to meet the growing demographic in of residents under the age of 19 (approx. 57% of the 2010 estimated population). Opportunities exist for programming recreation into multi-use facilities (see RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE)
5.16.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• 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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5.16.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
5.16.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• None identified at this time
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5.17 Health Infrastructure
5.17.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Health Infrastructure Infrastructure System Health Infrastructure
5.17.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Health 1985 2025 15 2 nurses Centre/Residence
• The health centre, built in 1985, offers 24-hour on-call emergency service, and a non-emergency sick clinic open Mondays to Fridays from 9:00-12:00 am. The health centre is staffed with 2 full-time nurses. There are periodic visits from a number of different specialists, including: a pediatrician; a general practitioner; an ear, nose, and throat specialist; a physiotherapist; a speech-language pathologist; an occupational therapist; and an audiologist. A dentist usually visits the community every two or three months. In emergency cases patients are transported to Iqaluit, or medivaced to Ottawa or Montreal. • Community consultation in 2010 for the ICISP project identified no priorities for health infrastructure
5.17.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• 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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5.17.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
5.17.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• None identified
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5.18 Elementary and High School Infrastructure
5.18.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Education Infrastructure Infrastructure System Elementary/High School Infrastructure
5.18.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
School Capacity 203, Portables, 150 students = 74% utilization Qaqqalik School Built 1990, renovated 1999 2005 Ford E350 2005 2012 2 24 passenger bus #06-24004
• School gymnasium is used by the school and for community events (used as community hall because there isn’t a separate facility). The floor needs to be replaced and the safety (mechanical) system needs to be upgraded. The Hamlet made a list of the renovations required for the gym and gave it to the Department of Education (see RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE) • School bus is in the community but there isn’t a trained/licensed driver so it’s not being used. When bus was bought there was no plan for parking the bus. A special garage is needed for the bus.
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5.18.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.18.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
NCIAC Priorities 2006 2008 2010
Gymnasium renovation 8 out of 10
5.18.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• School bus parking garage (short term) • Gymnasium renovation (short term)
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5.19 Daycare Infrastructure
5.19.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Education Infrastructure Infrastructure System Daycares
5.19.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Day Care 1977 2017 7 Poor Building
• Daycare facility is in old building that doesn’t have good mechanical systems. Heating is often broken and means the daycare is shut down often • Daycare is located in the flight path of the airport and the community is concerned about the safety of children • Daycare is considered an essential service, but needs an improved facility with more spaces for children. Daycare capacity is a limitation for economic development, requiring parents to choose between working and finding appropriate day care alternatives to the centre when spaces are not available.
5.19.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• 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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5.19.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
NCIAC Priorities 2006 2008 2010
New daycare building 6 out of 10
5.19.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• New Day Care facility (short term)
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5.20 Adult Education Infrastructure
5.20.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Education Infrastructure Infrastructure System Adult Education
5.20.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Community Learning Centre
• Existing NAC Learning Centre is small. A new learning centre should be built with space for courses and shops. Mechanical shop and jewelry shop identified as needs
5.20.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in NAC Capital Estimates, GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.20.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
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5.20.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• New NAC Learning Centre (medium term)
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5.21 Public Housing
5.21.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Housing Infrastructure Infrastructure System Public Housing
5.21.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
35 Single Family Before 1990 Units 79 3 Single Family 1990 and after Units 76 10 Duplex units Before 1990 74 10 Duplex units 1990 and after 86 19 Multi family 1990 and after 81 units 2 Leased units Workshop Warehouse 2 storey office Storage
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Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Cold storage
• Housing doesn’t have a warehouse large enough to store materials that need to be protected from weather • CMHC was conducting a residents survey at the time of the ICISP consultation (results not available) • Nunavut Housing Corporation has completed an updated condition rating (not available at the time of the ICISP consultation). This will provide additional detail on the needs for capital and O+M investment in the existing housing stock • Elder care and housing unit is a priority • NHC Status Reports: • NHC Housing Construction 2008-09 (NHT): One duplex • NHC Housing Construction 2009-10 (NHT): No data available
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Number of Private Dwellings Census 2001 2006
Total - Number of private occupied dwellings 105 110
Number of owned dwellings 30 20
Number of rented dwellings 75 90
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Kimmirut Dwellings Requiring Major Repair Census 1996 2006 Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private 15=14.3% 22.7 dwellings
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Kimmirut Dwellings With More Than One Person Per Room Census 1996 2006 % of occupied dwellings with more than one person per 15.7 18.2 room
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Kimmirut
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5.21.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
GN Capital Estimates Dept. Budget Cap. Fund. Years
M&I Retrofit – GN Portion NHC 1092k GN Main 657k 2009-14 CMHC 435k
NHC Capital Projection (AHI) SFD Duplex Multi-plex Years
Five units 5 2010/11
5.21.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010. • The Kimmirut CED Plan identifies the goal of providing the appropriate amount of social housing in the community to meet the needs of the population
5.21.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• One, Two and Three Bedroom Public Housing Units (short term) • Seniors Housing four-plex (short term) • One, Two and Three Bedroom Public Housing Units (medium term) • Housing Association Warehouse (medium term) • Four Bedroom Public Housing Units (medium term) • One, Two and Three Bedroom Public Housing Units (long term)
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5.22 Staff Housing
5.22.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Housing Infrastructure Infrastructure System Staff Housing
5.22.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Staff Residence 1975 2015 5 #2 Staff Residence 1980 2020 10 #1 Staff Residence 1980 # 3 (Old RCMP Bungalow)
• Hamlet employees need staff housing. A four plex was suggested • Existing staff housing unit upgrades are O+M
5.22.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• 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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5.22.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
5.22.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Hamlet staff housing units (medium term)
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5.23 Water
5.23.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Environmental Infrastructure Infrastructure System Water
5.23.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
2004 Sterling 2004 2011 1 Acterra Water Truck 2007 Sterling 2007 2014 4 Acterra Q106042S Water Truck Water Pump 1989 2019 9 Station
• The hydro line to the water fill station was installed in 2009 • Indentifying a secondary water source for the community is a priority of the Hamlet. Looking ahead to growth, the existing water source (close to town and on a well travelled hunting route) will need to be replaced with a new source in the future although it is currently sufficient.
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• Community would like the source identified now and protection measures in place to keep it from being contaminated. Water quality and potential contamination at the source was identified as a community through the consultation. Issues with contamination concerns due to lack of fencing to restrict people and machines from crossing over the water source. Community preference is for long term planning for a secondary water source, and appropriate protection for that source • Housing is being developed close to the existing water source, and garbage from the dump blows onto/into the lake. Both issues are a concern for contamination of the water source • The preferred secondary water source would require: access road, new pump house, power lines, piping • Water truck was damaged in an accident in 2009/2010. Requires repairs (O+M)
5.23.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
• No planned investments identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.
5.23.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
NCIAC Priorities 2006 2008 2010
Installation of a Hydro Line to truck fill station 11 out of 14
5.23.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Selection of Secondary Water Source (short term) • Water Truck Replacement (medium term) • Development of Secondary Water Source Pumping Station, Access Road and other required infrastructure (long term)
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5.24 Wastewater and Sewage Disposal
5.24.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Environmental Infrastructure Infrastructure System Wastewater and Sewage Disposal
5.24.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
Solid Waste and 2003 2010 0 Lagoon 2003 2007 2014 4 Freightliner FL70 MED Conventional Sewage Truck 2007 Sterling 1982 2012 2 Q106052S Sewage Truck Sewage Lagoon 2003 2010 0 - old
• Upgrading of the sewage lagoon to include in cell treatment is a desire of the community
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5.24.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
GN Capital Estimates Dept. Budget Cap. Fund. Years
Reclamation of abandoned lagoon and solid 900k GTF 2009-10 waste sites
5.24.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
NCIAC Priorities 2006 2008 2010
Reclamation of abandoned lagoon and solid waste 13 out of 14 sites
5.24.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Sewage Truck Replacement (short term) • Sewage Truck Replacement (medium term)
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5.25 Solid Waste
5.25.1 System ID
Infrastructure Category Environmental Infrastructure Infrastructure System Solid Waste
5.25.2 System Description: Technical
Component Acquired Projected Years of Capacity / Condition Asset (Year) Useful Life Remaining Utilization Rating (Year) Life
1999 Ford F350 1999 2006 (-4) surplus Stake Truck Garbage Truck 2008 Ford F550 2009 2016 6 Good Garbage Truck c/w Packer Solid waste site
• Long term desire is to have an incinerator in the community • Community concern with garbage blowing out of the dump and into the water source. Improved fencing required to prevent blowing garbage (particularly in the winter)
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5.25.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)
GN Capital Estimates Dept. Budget Cap. Fund. Years
Reclamation of abandoned lagoon and solid 900k GTF 2009-10 waste sites
5.25.4 Infrastructure Priorities (No Resources Have Been Committed)
NCIAC Priorities 2006 2008 2010
Garbage Truck 12 out of 14 Reclamation of abandoned lagoon and solid waste 13 out of 14 sites
5.25.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations
• Solid Waste Site Fencing (short term) • Garbage Truck Replacement (medium term) • Incinerator (long term)
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6 Bibliography
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7 Interviewees, consultation calendar, and list of local meeting participants
Consultations on the development of this Integrated Community Infrastructure Sustainability Plan included interviews with key officials responsible for or knowledgeable about existing infrastructure and infrastructure needs in Kimmirut. Consultations on the Integrated Community Infrastructure Sustainability Plan were held in Kimmirut on March 17, 2010 followed by a one hour radio phone in show to provide information and gather input from residents.
Workshop – Stakeholders • Akeeego Ikkidluak, SAO • Jamesie Kootoo, Mayor • Kenoajuaq Pudlat, Deputy Mayor/Housing Board Chair • Matto Moonie Michael, Hamlet Council • Maliektoo James Lyta, Hamlet Council • Mikijuk Nakashoo, Hamlet Council • Akulujuk Judeah, Hamlet Council • Kolola Pitseola, Housing Manager • Margaret Nakashoo, Hamlet Council • Itee Temela, Hamlet Council
Radio Show Callers • Annie Ikkidluak • Kamiga Aqpik • Sylvia Bobinski • Atsaina Akpik • Itee Temela • Karen Nunga • Simata Onalik • Joe Arlooktoo • Terry Itulu • Ooloota Kolola
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