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The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is investing over $1.1 million for five projects in the Northwest Territories through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) to support infrastructure improvements to existing community and recreational facilities. The following projects are receiving investments from CanNor.
Northern Frontier Visitors Centre Renovations
| CanNor: |
$200,000 (over two years) |
| Northern Frontier Visitors Association: |
$45,000 (over two years) |
| Other: |
$165,000 (over two years) |
| Total: |
$410,000 |
In Yellowknife, the Visitors Centre requires renovations to stabilize the building, repair damages caused by frost heaving, and improve the energy efficiency of the structure. In partnership with territorial and municipal governments and the Northern Frontier Visitors Association, these investments will improve structural systems (pilings, windows, elevator alignment), and will upgrade ventilation, lighting and heating/cooling systems to make the Centre energy efficient.
Fort Simpson Swimming Pool Renovations
| CanNor: |
$488,321 (2012-13) |
| Village of Fort Simpson: |
$685,379 (2012-13) |
| Total: |
$1,173,700 |
In Fort Simpson, funding will support essential structural upgrades and required health and safety renovations. The pool is 25 years old and renovations will ensure that the facility will meet required standards in order for the community to take advantage of recreational activities.
Tuktoyaktuk Community Centre Renovations
| CanNor: |
$281,479 (over two years) |
| Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk: |
$425,000 (over two years) |
| Total: |
$706,479 |
Tuktoyaktuk's Kitti Hall was built in 1983-84 and needs extensive repairs due to age. Funding will enable upgrades to the interior and exterior of the building and the facility will be expanded to allow for higher occupancy. Repairs and upgrades to the electrical, plumbing and heating systems will use improved energy efficient materials and equipment.
Paulatuk Arena Renovations
| CanNor: |
$111,200 (over two years) |
| Hamlet of Paulatuk: |
$111,200 (over two years) |
| Total: |
$222,400 |
In Paulatuk, funding will support renovations to the Father Leonce DeHurtevant Arena. The work includes upgrades to lighting and plumbing systems and repairs to the floor, rink siding and boards. These renovations will revitalize the arena and will employ community members in the preparation work, painting and repairs.
Fort McPherson Chii Tsal Dik Gwizheh Building Renovations
| CanNor: |
$51,000 (2012-13) |
| GNWT |
$50,000 (2012-13) |
| Tetlit Gwich'in Council (proponent): |
$401,000 (over two years) |
| Total: |
$502,000 |
In Baker Lake, funding will assist the Hamlet to purchase and install an eco-ice system for the local arena. The innovative system will use both a traditional cooling system and an ECOnomizer to allow cold outside temperatures to keep inside ice frozen in mid-winter months. The eco-ice system will increase arena use from three to four months per year to eight to nine months per year.
Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund
The Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) is a new two-year national program to rehabilitate and improve existing community infrastructure across Canada. It will help to modernize community infrastructure and provide economic benefits, including support for job creation. Projects to repair and improve existing community infrastructure that is accessible to the public are funded on a cost-shared basis with municipal, regional and First Nation governments, as well as not-for-profit organizations. All projects are required to begin and end construction prior to March 31, 2014. CIIF is part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada's multi-faceted plan to aid in creating jobs, growth and prosperity.
CIIF is delivered by CanNor in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon. CIIF is one of several economic development programs within CanNor. CanNor delivers on its exclusive northern mandate through funding programs, providing project management services, leveraging the federal role in the North, serving as a champion for northern interests, and undertaking policy and research.
