IQALUIT, May 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Investing in local green infrastructure projects that support energy security and wastewater management helps grow the economy and improve the quality of life for those living and working in the North.
Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development and the Honourable David Akeeagok, Deputy Premier of Nunavut, announced funding for four infrastructure projects in Nunavut.
The first two projects will see the replacement of seven diesel power generators in six communities: Rankin Inlet, Coral Harbour, Chesterfield Inlet, Pond Inlet, Clyde River and Whale Cove. These projects will improve energy efficiency and reliability while increasing the overall energy production capacity.
The third project consists of building a renewable solar energy and storage system that will be connected to the power plant in Kugluktuk. This project, the first hybrid solar/diesel power plant managed by the Qulliq Energy Corporation in Nunavut, will be used to demonstrate the viability and performance of this hybrid technology in an Arctic climate. It will also provide an alternative source of energy for the community, which currently relies on diesel-powered generators.
The fourth project will rehabilitate the sewage lagoon in Kugaaruk in order to increase the existing capacity to treat and manage wastewater. The project includes the construction of a temporary wastewater management system that will be used to remove content from the current lagoon to ensure proper cleaning and preparation for full construction. As a result, residents will have more reliable wastewater treatment services.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $18.6 million in three green energy projects through the Arctic Energy Fund and in one project under the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The Government Nunavut is contributing over $1.6 million for the wastewater project while Qulliq Energy Corporation is contributing more than $7.6 million in the energy projects.
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"Modern public infrastructure is key to supporting the unique needs of northern communities. Investing in green energy and wastewater projects in Nunavut communities provides residents with more reliable services, protects the environment and supports local economic growth. These investments go hand in hand with improving job opportunities, family income and the quality of life for those living and working in the North."
The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development
"Nunavut welcomes this important federal funding to help fill critical gaps in our territory's infrastructure. Investments in the community energy and wastewater treatment projects announced today will help make Nunavut a cleaner and safer place to live and work. The Government of Nunavut looks forward to working with our federal partners to implement these important projects that will certainly contribute to the overall well-being of Nunavummiut."
The Honourable David Akeeagok, Deputy Premier of Nunavut
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Joint federal and territorial funding through the Arctic Energy Fund (AEF), and the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) ? Wastewater of the Investing in Canada plan will support infrastructure projects in various communities across Nunavut.
The Government of Canada is investing over $18.6 million total towards these four projects. The Government of Nunavut is contributing over $1.6 million for a wastewater project. Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is providing more than $7.2 million for three green energy projects.
Project Information ? Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) ? Wastewater:
Location | Project Name | Federal Funding | Territorial Funding |
Kugaaruk | Upgrades to a sewage lagoon | $5,055,000 | $1,685,000 |
Project Information ? Arctic Energy Fund (AEF):
Location | Project Name | Federal Funding | Qulliq Energy Corporation |
Rankin Inlet, | Power Plant Infrastructure Upgrades to improve energy efficiency and reliability | $6,193,500 | $2,464,500 |
Pond Inlet, | Power Plant Infrastructure Upgrades to improve energy efficiency and reliability | $4,425,000 | $1,775,000 |
Kugluktuk | Renewable Solar Energy and Storage System Installation | $2,958,200 | $3,380,800 |
Associated links
Investing in Canada Plan Project Map:
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map
Federal infrastructure investments in Nunavut: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/investments-2002-investissements/nu-eng.html
Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan:
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
Budget 2019: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2019/home-accueil-en.html
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