Hidden Lake Parking Lot Improvement Project Engagement Plan
Introduction
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment’s (ITI) North Slave Regional (NSR) office has undertaken to make improvements to the Hidden Lake Territorial Park (the Park) parking lot access at the Cameron River Trail entrance. The proposed project will take place entirely within the Park’s existing boundaries, and is intended to accommodate the increased demand for bus parking, and washroom facilities for park users.
The engagement plan below is intended to provide a formal written framework for how ITI will engage with potentially affected parties prior to, during, and after completion of parking lot improvements.
Goals of Engagement
Notify and seek comments from affected parties regarding the design and proposed improvements at the Park; Provide opportunity to affected parties to provide feedback during the planning phase; and Provide feedback to affected parties, address concerns, and consider these issues when designing and implementing the project.
Engagement Plan‐ Methods and Frequency of Engagement
Method Frequency All affected parties provided with a copy December‐February 2017 of the final LUP for review and comment ‐ Initial application is provided; before it is submitted to the MVLWB. ‐ Follow‐up phone call to confirm Offer to meet to present and answer received; questions if requested. ‐ Follow‐up phone call to request comments; and ‐ Meet with parties and work with the parties to address concerns where present.
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GNWT departments provided with a January‐February 2017 copy of the LUP for review and ‐ Initial application is provided. comment: Lands, DoT, ENR, ‐ Follow‐up phone call to confirm ECE/PWNHC and DAAIR. received ‐ Follow‐up phone call to request comments ‐ Meet with departments to address concerns where present.
Public postings and radio ads alerting Before start of construction park users of construction commencing at Hidden Lake parking lot. Public postings and radio+ ads alerting At the end of construction park users of construction has been completed at Hidden Lake parking lot.
Consulted Parties and Contacts
Yellowknives Dene First Nation ‐ Dettah Yellowknives Dene First Nation Chief Edward Sangris PO BOX 3514 YELLOWKNIFE, NT X1A 2P8
Yellowknives Dene First Nation – N’dilo Yellowknives Dene First Nation Chief Ernest Betsina PO BOX 2514 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2P8
Yellowknives Dene First Nation – Lands and Johanne Black Environment Department Director, Lands and Environment Yellowknives Dene First Nation PO BOX 2514 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2P8
Akaitcho Pre‐screening Board Akaitcho Pre‐Screening Board Box 28 Lutsel K’e NT X0E 1A0
North Slave Metis Alliance ‐ President Bill Enge, President P.O. Box 2301
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YELLOWKNIFE, NT X1A 2P7
Lutselk'e Dene First Nation Łutselk’e Dene First Nation Chief Felix Lockhart PO BOX 28 ŁU TSELK’E NT X0E 1A0
Fort Resolution Metis Council Arthur Beck, President PO BOX 1921 FORT RESOLUTION NT X0E 0M0
Hay River Metis Council Hay River Métis Council 10 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE HAY RIVER NT X0E 0R6
TliCho Land Protection Manager Sjoerd Van Der Wielen Land Protection Manager Behchoko NT, X0E 0Y0
Project Contacts
Kris Johnson Fax number: 867‐873‐6109
Regional Superintendent Telephone number: 867‐767‐9212 ext North Slave Region 63235 Email: [email protected] Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment PO Box 1320 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
Pierre Berube Fax number: 867‐873‐6109
Manager, Parks and Tourism Telephone number: 867‐767‐9212 ext North Slave Region 63245 email: [email protected] Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment PO Box 1320 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
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Heidi Kane Fax number: 867‐873‐6109 Regional Parks Development Coordinator Telephone number: 867‐767‐9212 ext North Slave Region 63246 email: [email protected] Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment PO Box 1320 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
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