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Qikiqtarjuaq Integrated Community Infrastructure Sustainability Plan Vol. 2 – May 11, 2011 2

Aarluk Consulting Inc.

Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 7

1.1 Guide to the Report .............................................................................................. 7

1.2 Project Background .............................................................................................. 7

2 Conditions Influencing Sustainable Infrastructure Needs and Priorities ................... 9

2.1 Existing vision statements that relate to the ICISP ............................................ 10

2.2 Issues that could impede Sustainability ............................................................. 10

3 Community Sustainability Goals and Priorities ......................................................... 11

4 Community Profile .................................................................................................... 12

4.1 Location and History .......................................................................................... 12

4.2 Demographics ..................................................................................................... 12

4.3 Economy ............................................................................................................. 14

4.4 Education ............................................................................................................ 16

4.5 Housing ............................................................................................................... 16

4.6 Summary ............................................................................................................ 17

5 Infrastructure Worksheets ........................................................................................ 18

5.1 Hamlet Office ..................................................................................................... 18

5.2 Municipal Garages .............................................................................................. 20

5.3 Municipal Vehicles ............................................................................................. 23

5.4 Law Enforcement/RCMP Infrastructure ............................................................. 24

5.5 Fire Services Infrastructure ................................................................................ 27

5.6 Search and Rescue Infrastructure ...................................................................... 29

5.7 Power / Energy System Infrastructure ............................................................... 30

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 Heritage, Language and Arts .......................................................................... 47

5.15 Recreation Infrastructure ............................................................................... 49

5.16 Elders and Youth Facilities .............................................................................. 51

5.17 Health Infrastructure ...................................................................................... 53



5.18 Elementary and High School Infrastructure ................................................... 55

5.19 Daycare Infrastructure .................................................................................... 57

5.20 Adult Education Infrastructure ....................................................................... 58

5.21 Public Housing ................................................................................................ 59

5.22 Staff Housing ................................................................................................... 62

5.23 Water .............................................................................................................. 64

5.24 Wastewater and Sewage Disposal.................................................................. 66

5.25 Solid Waste ..................................................................................................... 68

6 Bibliography .............................................................................................................. 70

7 Interviewees, consultation calendar, and list of local meeting participants ............ 72



List of Tables

Table 1. Acronyms .......................................................................................................... 5Table 2. Key Definitions and Terms ................................................................................ 6Table 3. Total Census Population ................................................................................. 13Table 4. Age Characteristics ......................................................................................... 13Table 5. Total Census Families ..................................................................................... 14Table 6. Table 4 Harvesting of Country Food ............................................................... 14Table 7. Participation and Unemployment Rates ........................................................ 14Table 8. Experienced Labour Force by Occupation ...................................................... 15Table 9. Educational Attainment (Census 2006) .......................................................... 16Table 10. Number of Private Dwellings ...................................................................... 16Table 11. Dwellings Requiring Major Repair .............................................................. 17Table 12. Dwellings With More Than One Person Per Room ..................................... 17



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



Table 2. Key Definitions and Terms

Cultural Sustainability

A community's capacity to develop, retain and protect its culture and identity, and transmit that culture to future generations.

Economic Sustainability

The capacity of a community to maintain a stable and diversified economy that has minimal negative impacts on the environment and uses appropriate technologies and renewable resources where possible.

Environmental Sustainability

The capacity of a natural environment to meet human needs while remaining balanced and healthy, without damage to air, land, water or wildlife.

Social Sustainability

The ability of the community, individuals and families to ensure the basic needs of 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

Goals that will preserve and enhance the culture, the society, the economy and the 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 System

A set of linked infrastructure elements that collectively make up a "system". For 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.



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 Qikiqtarjuaq 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 Qikiqtarjuaq, 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.

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

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.

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.

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 Qikiqtarjuaq 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 Qikiqtarjuaq on February 16, 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 Qikiqtarjuaq 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 at an open community meeting for further input.

Input from the research and community meetings was analyzed into a draft ICISP, which was then submitted to CGS for review.

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.

1 Iqaluit was not included in this process.



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.



2.1 Existing vision statements that relate to the ICISP

The longer-term vision for the future of the community is provided by the community vision statement contained in the 2007 Community Economic Development Plan:

Qikiqtarjuaq is a small beautiful community in the Arctic surrounded by mountains and ocean adjacent to Auyuittuq National Park. A community with long liners, trawlers and fish plant exporting locally processed turbot, seal and clams. A tourist destination with quality hotels, bed and breakfasts, Gathering Center, and outfitters taking visitors to view wildlife and heritage sites and into the National Park to experience a park setting unique in Canada. A community with an Arts and Crafts Center producing both traditional and modern sealskin products, jewelry, carvings and prints exporting to markets throughout the world. Qikiqtarjuaq offers a variety of employment and income opportunities to residents. Many people come to Qikiqtarjuaq because it is a special place unequal to any other in the Arctic.

2.2 Issues that could impede Sustainability

The 2007 Qikiqtarjuaq Community Economic Development Plan identified the key impediment to long-term community sustainability to be a reduction in population due to low economic activity in the community. In the five years leading up to 2006, the population of Qikiqtarjuaq decreased by 9.6%. The CED Plan also found that average household income in Qikiqtarjuaq is lower than many other communities in Qikiqtani. As a non-decentralized community, there is less territorial government activity, and therefore a need for job-producing business development initiatives within the community.

The community has responded very strongly to the challenge in recent years. Economic development initiatives are underway in a number of sectors, with possibly the most important being further development of community-based turbot fisheries. Nattivik HTA has joined with other communities in the region to develop this fishery, and is working towards construction of a port serving community vessels, and which would also serve as an unloading and processing facility for ocean fisheries, similar to the facilities and services provided by Nuuk, Greenland.

In the community planning workshop, the primary impediment to long-term sustainability identified is the need to develop appropriate trades and other skills among community members required to support the short, medium and long-term plans for infrastructure development. It is essential that all organizations in the community be pro-active in developing and implementing appropriate education and training initiatives, with the required support from Inuit, territorial, and federal agencies.



3 Community Sustainability Goals and Priorities

As part of the Qikiqtarjuaq planning workshop, community participants reviewed eight general sustainability goals developed to help guide the preparation of ICISPs. These goals 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.

The planning workshop participants agreed generally with these goals, and confirmed that they express the overall sustainability goals for the community. At the same time participants stressed that a key factor for the successful long-term development of infrastructure for the community is ongoing development of the skills necessary to sustain the infrastructure and the services made possible by each type of infrastructure. In particular, tying education and training to the requirements for development of skilled trades among members of the communities is essential for achieving the goals for long-term infrastructure development and community sustainability.



4 Community Profile

4.1 Location and History Qikiqtarjuaq, formerly known as Broughton Island, is located at N67 33' W64 02' just four kilometres off of the east coast of Baffin Island in Davis Strait. It is 100km north of the Arctic Circle and 483 km north of Iqaluit, the territory's capital. Although the island is referred to as the island, as its Inuktitut name suggests, the island is in fact only 12km wide and 16km long.

Map 1 – Community of Qikiqtarjuaq

4.2 Demographics The 2006 Census reported the total population of Qikiqtarjuaq to be 470, of which approximately 51.1% were female and 50.0% male.

Population grew by 6.6% between 1996 and 2001, but dropped by 9.6% 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 Government of Nunavut estimated that the population of Qikiqtarjuaq in 2020 will be 8112

2 GN ED&T, Nunavut Transportation Strategy

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Table 3. Total Census Population

Year 1996 2001 2006

Total Population 488 520 470

Females 260 280 240

Males 230 245 235

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Community Profiles – Qikiqtarjuaq

Tables 3 and 4 below provide a picture of the gender and age composition of Qikiqtarjuaq’s population, based on Census data. The average age of residents is 26 years, slightly higher 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.

Qikiqtarjuaq’s population is relatively young, with nearly 30.9% 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 485 520 470

Age 0 – 4 yrs 65 55 45

Age 5 – 14 yrs 110 120 100

Age 15 – 19 yrs 60 50 50

Age 20 – 24 yrs 40 45 30

Age 25 – 54 yrs 180 205 190

Age 55 – 64 yrs 20 30 30

Age 65 – 74 yrs 10 10 15

Age 75 yrs and over 5 0 10

Average age 24.6 23.9 26




Table 5. Total Census Families

Census

2001 2006

Total number of census families 125 125


4.3 Economy A high proportion of residents are still active in the traditional economy, as 84% of residents surveyed in the 2006 census reported having hunted over the past 12 months. In addition to this, 72% stated they had gone fishing and 79% stated they had gone berry picking over the same 12 months.

Table 6. Table 4 Harvesting of Country Food

Census 2006

Hunted in the past 12 months (2006) 84

Fished in the past 12 months (2006) 72

Gathered wild plants (berries, etc.) in the past 12 months 79

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Profile of Aboriginal Children Youth and Adults

Qikiqtarjuaq experiences lower participation rates3

and higher unemployment rates than for Nunavut territory as a whole. In the 2006 Census it was reported Qikiqtarjuaq had a participation rate of 63.6% and an unemployment rate of 33.3%. This compares to the territorial participation rate of 65.3% and an unemployment rate of 15.6% in 2006.

Table 7. Participation and Unemployment Rates

Census

1996 2001 2006

Participation rate 50.8 57.4 63.6

Unemployment rate 21.2 25.6 33.3


3 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.



Table 7 below shows that residents participate in a variety of occupations, but are predominantly employed in Sales and Service occupations, Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and related occupations, occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion.

Table 8. Experienced Labour Force by Occupation

Census

2001 2006

Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 180 195

Management occupations 10 10

Business, finance and administration occupations 10 20

Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 10

Health occupations 0 10

Social science; education; government service and religion 30 35

Art; culture; recreation and sport 10 10

Sales and service occupations 65 65

Trades; transport and equipment operators and related occupations

25 45

Occupations unique to primary industry 10 15

Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities 10 0




4.4 Education With respect to educational achievement the 2006 Census reported that, among the population age 15 and over, 69.7% had no certificate, diploma or degree (including high school), while 6.1% reported the highest level of educational achievement to be high school certificate or equivalent.

6.1% 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, 13.6% of residents reported a non-university diploma or certificate and 4.6% reported a university certificate, diploma or degree.

Table 9. Educational Attainment (Census 2006)

Total Male Female

Total population 15 years and over 330 170 165

No certificate; diploma or degree 230 125 110

High school certificate or equivalent 20 10 10

Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 10 10

College; CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 15 25

University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0

University certificate; diploma or degree 15 10 10


4.5 Housing Table 10. Number of Private Dwellings

Census

2001 2006

Total - Number of private occupied dwellings 140 135

Number of owned dwellings 30 25

Number of rented dwellings 110 110




Table 11. Dwellings Requiring Major Repair

Census

1996 2006

Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings

10.7 18.5


Table 12. Dwellings With More Than One Person Per Room

Census

1996 2006

% of occupied dwellings with more than one person per room 23.9 11.1


4.6 Summary Qikiqtarjuaq, like other communities in Nunavut, is forecast to undergo rapid growth in population that will put pressure for the provision of increased infrastructure in a many areas. The Government of Nunavut estimates that the population will increase by 73% between 2006 and 2020, to a community population of 811. This could create major demand for increased housing, community utilities, daycare, and school infrastructure at all levels.

However, as noted above, in the past decade the challenge that emerged for Qikiqtarjuaq was a reduction in population. According to the 2007 CED plan, the decline in population is due to a lack of economic opportunities, evidenced by an unemployment rate in 2006 of 33%. Long-term community sustainability depends on development of key sectors of the economy, including development of the turbot fishery. Sustainable long-term community development also requires a strong focus on education and training: according to the 2006 Census, 70% of community members had no high school diploma, trades or post-secondary certificate or degree.



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 Asset Acquired (Year)

Projected Useful Life (Year)

Years of Remaining Life

Capacity / Utilization

Condition Rating

Community Hall and Hamlet Office 1980 2020 10 Poor, ready for replacement

• Current Hamlet Office and Community Hall are in poor condition and ready for replacement.

5.1.3 Infrastructure Planned Investment (Resources Have Been Committed)

• No planned investments were 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

Municipal Office 3 out of 10 1 out of 10

5.1.5 Infrastructure Priorities Identified in Community Consultations

• Construct new Municipal Office (short term)

• New municipal office is to be constructed: confirmed in GN budget;

• Materials will arrive on sealift in 2011 and construction 2011-2012;

• Offices be on one level and will have an auditorium and 2-3 new office spaces;

• Old Hamlet Office will be demolished, because it was contaminated by an oil spill and has asbestos.

• Sustainability Goals: Economic



5.2 Municipal Garages

5.2.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Public Services / Municipal Services

Infrastructure System Municipal Parking Garages, Warehouses and Related Buildings






Condition Rating

2-Bay Parking Garage 1980 2020 10 Fair

4-Bay Maintenance Garage [see note below] 1980 2020 10 Fair

Maintenance Shop 1970 2010 0 Uses bay of 4-bay garage Could be replaced

Maintenance Storage # 1 (Sea Can) Good

Maintenance Storage # 2 (Sea Can) Good

Warehouse Small Shed Could be replaced

Cargo container 1 (Sea Can) Good



Cargo containers (Sea Cans) 1980 2020 10 Good

Search and rescue cargo container 1980 2020 10 Good

Maintenance Cargo Storage Containers (8) 1985 2025 15 Good

Steel Quonset Hut [see note] 2000 2040 30 Good







Condition Rating

Garage 3 bay 1970 2010 0 Fair

Search and Rescue Storage Building (from community tour)

Fair

• Steel Quonset Hut: shared by Municipality and Arctic Airports

• 4-Bay Garage: used as parking garage rather than as maintenance garage. There is need for a 3-bay parking garage to replace old 4 bay maintenance garage, which will become new maintenance shop.

• 3-Bay Garage: used as parking garage; only fair condition but adequate for parking vehicles

• Sea Cans: Hamlet has at least 15 sea cans, mostly given by Hazco after DEW Line site clean-up


• No planned investments were identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.



3-Bay Parking Garage 8 out of 10 9 out of 10 1 out of 9

Maintenance Garage Not ranked




• Construct new 3-bay parking Garage (medium term)

• New 3-bay parking garage for sewage trucks;

• Use as a maintenance garage and keep old parking garage for parking.

• Make 4-bay garage into parking garage.




5.3 Municipal Vehicles

5.3.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Public Services / Municipal Services

Infrastructure System Municipal Vehicles






Condition Rating

None identified – Hamlet responsibility

• Heavy equipment for road construction/maintenance listed under Transportation


• No planned investments have been identified in GN Capital Plan Estimates, Gas Tax Fund, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, Building Canada Fund, or other funds.


• No priorities were identified by Council for NCIAC in 2006, 2008 and 2010.


• No investment priorities identified.



5.4 Law Enforcement/RCMP Infrastructure

5.4.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Public Services / Public Safety

Infrastructure System RCMP


Component Asset Acquired (Year) Projected Useful Life (Year)



Condition Rating

RCMP Office 1994

Staff Houses (2)

• The Qikiqtarjuaq RCMP is a two-member detachment. There are also two community by-law officers, employed by the Hamlet,

who regularly patrol the community.

• Policing means working with other agencies to deal with underlying causes (housing, mental health, social problems, lack of communication between Elders and Youth) through pro-active approach and education; act less as law enforcement and more as community policing.

• Looking for permanent full-time Inuk who can speak English to bridge the gap between the community and the RCMP;

• RCMP detachment is very well fitted out:

• Interview room, to meet with legal aid, lawyer, interview victims

• Overnight lock-up, and permanent lock-up



• Coffee room – can cook meals for prisoners, but gives guard access to whole office – should be small kitchen installed in cell area

• Men’s and women’s washrooms

• Former gym room, used for storage, weight room in back

• Emergency doors – one in each of four corners of building

• Mechanical room

• Water tanks below the floor

• Backup generators capable of powering entire building

• Forms room, server, video equipment, radio

• Offices (main) and supervisor office

• Cell block – 3 cells, guard’s desk and washroom, room for kitchen (needs to be installed)

• Cells are not suitable for confining individuals with mental health problems (not padded, no video)

• For mental patients, supposed to have eye contact every 10 minutes – requires full time surveillance by RCMP

• Outer bay – to store vehicle

• 2 garages, one heated for ATVs, one unheated

• Houses – 4 bedroom and 3 bedroom

• Detachment office opened May 1994

• Fully alarmed (for oil, etc.)








• Plan and construct building, or upgrade GN Resource Centre to accommodate mental health facility and battered women’s shelter (long term)

• These are greatest infrastructure needs from law enforcement perspective;

• Two key health/social problems in community are mental health and alcohol; both can produce violent behaviour

• Falls to law enforcement to deal with individuals with mental problems – don’t have facilities, and this should be treated as a health problem;

• Need for women’s shelter for refuge for women and children from problems created by alcohol;

• No physical infrastructure and no support systems are in place to deal with these issues.

• Replace inadequate parking garage and storage building (long term, Priority Level: Low)

• Building was 15 years old in 2009; current infrastructure is sound, but does require upgrade and maintenance, and replacement of heated garage and storage garage.

• Sustainability Goals: environment, social



5.5 Fire Services Infrastructure

5.5.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Public Services / Fire Services






Capacity / Utilization Condition Rating

2-bay Fire Hall 1985 2025 15 Fire Hall is too small for needs, and floor is cracked

Good: newly renovated

GMC Fire Truck C8500 2003 2010 0 Adequate Good

• There is a volunteer fire department in the community;

• Fire Hall was renovated after a fire: now in good condition.







Fire Hall Not ranked


• Renovate fire hall (short term)

• Fire hall floor is cracked and gets bigger in the summer

• Short term investment is needed for cement to fix cracks in the floor;

• Replace fire Hall (Long-term)

• Fire hall is too small now

• Investment will contribute to environmental sustainability;

• Acquire pick-up truck to transport firefighters (short term)

• Need a vehicle to transport firefighters as we’re no longer allowed to transport firefighters with our fire truck

• Sustainability Goals: Environmental, Social



5.6 Search and Rescue Infrastructure

5.6.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Public Services / Search and rescue






Condition Rating

None identified









5.7 Power / Energy System Infrastructure

5.7.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Public Services

Infrastructure System Power / Energy


Component Asset

Acquired (Year)

Projected Useful Life

(Year)

Years of Remaining

Life


QEC Power Plant 1963; additions in 1975 and 1986

2003 (-7) Adequate for community Old, poor condition: original plant. Structural, electrical and mechanical need work

330 kW Generator 1997 2028 18 330 kW

450 kW Generator 2004 2028 18 450 kW

540 kW Generator 1988 2014 4 540 kW

Tank Farm [main] Diesel: 2 tanks with 4,007,843 L capacity; Gasoline: 2 tanks with 1,035,011 L capacity; Jet A-1: 4 tanks with 751,433 L capacity (two at airport). It is projected that over the next 5 years there will be sufficient tank capacity in all three fuels to meet community demand.

Good (repaired about 5 yr. ago)

Fuel Storage Shed 1998 2038 28 years Fuel tank for auto/skidoo /ATV



• Qulliq Energy Corporation provides diesel driven electricity to the community. QEC reports building in poor condition for structural, mechanical and electrical.

• Residual Heat Recovery could improve plant efficiency by 100%; it is a cost effective method to displace fossil fuels utilized for space heating

• Hamlet has provided location for new facility: depends on plans by Qulliq

• Qulliq recognizes that Qikiqtarjuaq has an immediate need for a new power plant

• Coop have fuel storage with large fuel enviro-tank to dispense auto/skidoo/ATV gas (bring gas down from main tank farm by truck)

• Leelee Enterprises operates main oil and gas contract at main tank farm






• Replace power plant (short term; Priority Level: High – this is a critical priority)

• Power plant is old and in need of repair. Floors are sinking into the ground (area around the Power Plant is muddy and swampy), fuel system is constantly clogging with rust/dirt; main fuel tank and berm containment are sinking into the ground as well.

• Property lacks security fencing to protect public and company property.



• Space for proper storage of materials (line material, oils, transformers, etc) is needed, along with fire extinguishment system other than conventional extinguishers, and fuel spill containment materials for the fuel line.

• This is one of the highest priorities because it gets harder and harder to run.

• Sustainability Goals: Environmental, Economic

• A new plant would help the environment and air quality; economically it would create jobs in the building of the plant.

• Need to look into alternative energy resources such as solar and wind



5.8 Infrastructure Supporting the Traditional Economy

5.8.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Economic Infrastructure

Infrastructure System Traditional Economy





Condition Rating

Community Freezer Adequate Fair

Wildlife Office Fair

HTO Office Building Fair

• Community Freezer: used quite a bit to store fish and meat; includes a meat cutting shop.

• Wildlife Office operated by GN Dept. of Environment







Trail to Old Broughton Island 5 out of 10 6 out of 10 5 out of 9


• Construct trail to old Broughton Island (medium term)

• Hamlet is resubmitting application for $400,000 to QIA for trail construction

• Construct Visitors Centre in community (medium term)

• Currently no visitors centre in community.

• Hamlet is looking at partnering with Parks Canada, who are developing office/tourism centre in Qikiqtarjuaq for Auyuittuq National Park

• Construct office facilities for HTO (short term)

• HTO currently has no adequate office facilities



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






Condition Rating

Screen King Ultra Gravel Screener 2001 2019 9 Fair

John Deere Wheel Loader 644H 2002 2020 10 Good

Universal Engineering Gravel Rock Crusher 1968 1986 (-24) Poor

Caterpillar Dozer Tractor D6D 1980 1998 (-12) Poor

Dresser Loader 510B 1987 2005 (-5) Fair

Caterpillar Wheel Loader 950B 1982 2000 (-10) Fair

Pettibone Compactor C33P 1981 1999 (-11) Not operating

2005 John Deere 3700LC Excavator 2007 2025 15 Good

Komatsu Long Track Excavator PC220LC-5 1989 2007 (-3) Fair

Hewitt Snowplow 950B [See note] 1986 2004 (-6) Good

TDIS Tractor 1981 1999 (-11)

580D Case Backhoe 1983 2001 (-9) Fair







Condition Rating

2009 Sterling Dump Truck 2008 2026 16 Good

1980 ICH Dump Truck 1980 1987 (-23) Not used

1980 ICH Dump Truck 1980 1987 (-23) Not used

1994 Ford LT8000 Dump Truck 1994 2001 (-9) Good

1982 Ford Stake Truck F350 1982 1989 (-11) Not operating: Written off

• Dresser Loader used as backup loader

• Hewitt Snowplow is just a snowplough blade

• TDIS Tractor: small tractor used only at airport

• 1980 ICH Dump Trucks (2): obtained from Hazco after DEW Line site clean-up, not currently used

• Hamlet has a rock crusher: will address need at community workshop

• Dozer: definitely needed by Hamlet







Rock Crusher 5 out of 10 9 out of 9

Bull Dozer (D6 Cat) 7 out of 10 8 out of 10 6 out of 9

Loader Not ranked


• Acquire new dozer and rock crusher (medium term)

• Current dozer and rock crusher are both in very poor condition

• Loader was already purchased



5.10 Transportation System- Airport Infrastructure

5.10.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Economic Infrastructure

Infrastructure System Airport




(Year)

Years of Remaining

Life


Condition Rating

Airside Pavements 2000 2010 for rehab 0 Runway: 31,770 m2; Taxiway/Apron: 5,137 m2

Good; minor overlay required on runway, taxiway and apron 2010, estimated $150,000. New stockpile and dust suppressant 2011, estimated $1,925,000.

Groundside Pavements Access road and parking lot

Good

Airside Electrical 1997 2022 for rehab 12 Good. Replace FEC and runway edge lighting 2002, estimate $1,800,000.

Terminal Building 1979 2018 for rehab 8 Good. Rehabilitation 2018, estimated $100,000.

Maintenance Building 2004 2011 for rehab 1 Good. Rehabilitation 2011, estimated $100,000.

Truck-Runway 2002 2010/2018 for rehab

0 Estimated cost 2018: $80,000

Truck-Dump/Plow 1996 2014 for rehab 4 Estimated cost 2014: $250,000

Motor Grader 2002 2022 for rehab 12 Estimated cost 2022: $250,000





(Year)

Years of Remaining

Life


Condition Rating

Snowblower-Self-Propelled 2001 2021 11 Estimated cost 2021: $300,000

Packer-Wobbly Wheel 1975 2010 for rehab 0 Estimated cost $30,000

Packer-Vibratory 1997

Plow-0ne Way 1996 2024 14 Estimated cost 2024: $30,000

• Airport terminal is too small and is to be replaced summer of 2010

• Tank farm at airport used to store aviation gas

• Airport heavy equipment operated under contract by the Hamlet





Airport Terminal 2 out of 10 2 out of 10


• Replace Airport terminal



• Airport terminal is too small; scheduled to be replaced Summer 2010.

• Sustainability Goals: Environment, Economic, Social



5.11 Transportation System- Marine Infrastructure

5.11.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Economic Infrastructure / Marine

Infrastructure System Marine Infrastructure Systems






Marine Dock Installed 2010 New

Community crane Installed 2010 New

Gravel dock 1989 2039 29 Seasonal Good

Beach and Breakwater 1994 2044 34 Good

• The current floating dock is nearing its end and doesn’t have crane attached to it; the new dock will be in place 2010 and will

have a crane attached.

• Staging areas are not fenced or secure to any standard and are a major concern to the residents as heavy equipment/material are moved throughout communities and the children are attracted to the site during the resupply operations.

• HTO is lead on planning for deep-sea marine harbour: engineering study was done a year ago, and economic feasibility study being one in 2010.

• Lights might have to be placed on the other side of the breakwater. Breakwater will be renovated this summer.








• Extend the community breakwater and add lighting (long term)

• Being renovated this summer, but too small and investment is needed for extension and lighting.

• Add boulders to breakwater and clear area under water.

• Very important because breakwater is for everybody and has been planned for years.

• Currently can’t use some of the area for the dock because of the rough sea.

• Investment will enhance traditional economy.

• Construct deep-sea harbour (Long-term)

• Feasibility study being led by HTO: engineering has been done through a partnership program, and feasibility study being done 2010

• Establishment of a fish plant in the community is included in the feasibility study for the harbour.

• Sustainability Goals: Environmental, Economic, Cultural



5.12 Communications

5.12.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Economic Infrastructure / Communications

Infrastructure System Communications






Qiniq dish and equipment shack

Telesat dishes (2) and equipment shack

Cable TV dish and equipment shack

• Northwestel serves the Eastern Arctic with community and long-distance phone service.

• CBC radio broadcasts on an FM station, which is used at intervals during the day for local programming.

• Tulugak Coop provides cable TV services in the community.

• Qiniq provides high speed internet service in the community via satellite. Inuksuit School also has Internet connections.

• Satellite phones are used in Hamlet office.








• Upgrade all communications technology in community (medium term)

• Need upgraded Internet system: very slow, and poor service quality

• Need upgraded cable system: digital technology is to arrive from Iqaluit in 5 years.

• Need upgraded telephone system – better lines required.

• Acquire new wide-range CB antenna (medium term)

• For use wildlife harvesters and search and rescue.

• Could be part of new Hamlet office.

• Sustainability Goals: Economic, Social, Cultural



5.13 Commercial Facilities

5.13.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Economic Infrastructure / Commercial

Infrastructure System Commercial Facilities






Tulugak Co-op Store 2000 Medium

Tulugak Co-op Inns North Hotel 1990 Medium






• Build new larger coop store with refrigerated warehouse space (medium term)



• Expand hotel, with rental office and apartment spaces, meeting room, (medium term)

• Provide space for new commercial businesses (medium term)




5.14 Heritage, Language and Arts

5.14.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Cultural Infrastructure

Infrastructure System Heritage, Language and Arts






None identified

• Arts and Crafts Facility: there is need for a facility, and Hamlet is in process of securing funding to renovate old tanning building






• Provide space for community programs (medium term)



• There is not sufficient space available for community organizations



5.15 Recreation Infrastructure

5.15.1 System ID


Infrastructure System Recreation Infrastructure






Condition Rating

Above Gr. Pool and Enclosure 1998 2038 28 Recently renovated

Arena 1987; renovated 1996

2027 17 Good Poor condition inside, needs some renovation

Community Hall To be torn down

Olympia Ice Resurfacer 2000 2018 8 No current Resurfacer

Playground Needs gravel







Zamboni 10 out of 10 10 out of 10 7 out of 9


• Renovate arena (short term)

• Floor needs to be fixed as soon as possible.

• Construct curling facilities (long term)

• Need a curling rink in community.

• Acquire a Zamboni ice resurfacer (medium term)

• Construct a new community hall (short term)

• Renovate access to beach (medium term)

• Sustainability Goals: Economic, Social



5.16 Elders and Youth Facilities

5.16.1 System ID


Infrastructure System Elders and Youth Infrastructure





Condition Rating

None identified.

• There is a need for Youth and Elders facilities







Youth Centre 9 out of 10 2 out of 9

Elder’s Centre 1 out of 10 3 out of 10 3 out of 9


• Provide new Youth Centre (medium term)

• Youth drop-in centre with computers and one on one computer training with youth for resumes, etc.; a place to start programs and projects;

• Hamlet has identified this as a priority and has already purchased computers; need a place to put them;

• There is a lack of buildings in the community; may have to use abandoned building, or may be able to use Nunavut Arctic College building.

• Provide new Elders Centre (medium term)

• Sustainability Goals: Economic, Social, Cultural



5.17 Health Infrastructure

5.17.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Health Infrastructure

Infrastructure System Health Infrastructure





Condition Rating

Health Centre 1972, renovated 1981 and 1992 Good

GN Resource Centre

• The local health center has two nurse practitioners.

• It has an emergency room, 2 clinic rooms, dental room, room for use of other specialists, and Telehealth service.

• There is a critical lack of storage space and inadequate space for pharmacy.

• Health centre built in 1980s, renovated 1992

• Need to replace current Health Centre. It is a priority to replace current Health Centre (short term)







Health Centre 4 out of 10 4 out of 10 4 out of 9


• Renovate existing health centre (short term)

• Fix ramp, change stairs and ramp to metal provide bigger shed for ATV and storage space

• Replace health centre (long term)

• The health centre is inadequate and needs to be replaced in 5-8 years.

• No storage area for supplies, no office space for social services, or mental health worker.

• Lack of space for pharmacy, laboratory, and no space for other services;

• Need bigger shed for homecare equipment;

• Healing Centre should be combined with the Health Centre, as there is no place in the community to have healing workshops and sessions (high priority);

• Long-term investment in a new Health Centre is needed to combine all health service.

• Construct building or upgrade GN Resource Centre to accommodate mental health facility and battered women’s shelter

• There is no infrastructure and support systems to deal with the two key health/social problems in community: mental health and alcohol;

• Both these problems can produce violent behaviour;

• A refuge is required for women and children from problems created by alcohol.



• Sustainability Goals: Economic, Social

5.18 Elementary and High School Infrastructure

5.18.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Education Infrastructure

Infrastructure System Elementary/High School Infrastructure


Component Asset

Acquired (Year)




Inuksuit School 1990 Current capacity 161 students; current enrolment 146 (90% utilization)

Major renovation started this year

• Inuksuit School: major renovation starting this year will almost double size of school. The school extension is in progress – will

include new classrooms, staff room, CTS rooms, carpentry shop, small engine repair and skins prep room, reception office renovations, computer lab, and daycare room, science lab, sewing and cooking rooms, library, drama/culture room; Education Centre (NAC) will include 2 classrooms, computer lab and offices.




GN Capital Estimates 2009-10 Dept. Budget Cap. Fund. Years

Inuksuit school addition EDU 5473k GN main 2011-13




• Acquire new playground equipment (short term)

• Concerned about safety of current equipment and proximity to traffic.

• Need a proper playground that is safe and age appropriate and in an enclosed area; with NAC being attached to the school traffic is a serious concern.

• Sustainability Goals: Social



5.19 Daycare Infrastructure

5.19.1 System ID


Infrastructure System Daycares





Condition Rating

Day Care 2010 Good









5.20 Adult Education Infrastructure

5.20.1 System ID


Infrastructure System Adult Education





Condition Rating

Arctic College 2011-12 Good

• NAC Adult Education will relocate to renovated school.









5.21 Public Housing

5.21.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Housing Infrastructure

Infrastructure System Public Housing





Condition Rating

Public Housing Inventory as of March 2008:

54 NHC Owned Single Family Units 52 units before 1990;

2 units 1990 and after

88 (51 rated)

89 (2 rated)

26 NHC Owned Duplex Units 8 units before 1990;


93 (8 rated)

87 (17 rated)

26 NHC Owned Multi-Family Units 8 units before 1990;

15 units 1990 and After

3 units no date

89 (8 rated)

91 (10 rated)

3 NHC Leased Four-plex Units 52 units before 1990;


1 Office/Warehouse

• NHC Housing Construction completed 2008-09 (NHT): 1 Five-plex and one single family unit



Number of Private Dwellings

Census

2001 2006

Total - Number of private occupied dwellings 140 135

Number of owned dwellings 30 25

Number of rented dwellings 110 110

Dwellings Requiring Major Repair

Census

1996 2006

Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 10.7 18.5

Dwellings With More Than One Person Per Room

Census

1996 2006

% of occupied dwellings with more than one person per room 23.9 11.1





M&I retrofit GN portion NHC 1584k 988k GN main 596k CMHC

2009-14

NHC Capital Projection (AHI) SFD Duplex Multi-plex (5) Years

9 units 4 1 2010-11

• NHC is not building Single Family Dwellings anymore: 4 SFD will be constructed as a four-plex for seniors




• Build new public housing units and replace old units (long term)

• Approximately 50% of the units are in poor condition; need to replace some of the older units that can’t be repaired;

• New housing needed to curb overcrowding and to temporarily relocate tenants for repairs;

• Proper housing is required for health: concerns about older units causing health problems because of mould;

• Lack of housing affects staffing of other agencies – e.g. Parks Canada can’t fill 2 positions in community because of lack of housing;

• There is lack of trades people to maintain housing;

• Need for a long-term plan for housing.

• Sustainability Goals: Environmental, Economic, Social, Cultural



5.22 Staff Housing

5.22.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Housing Infrastructure

Infrastructure System Staff Housing





Condition Rating

Staff House #1 1970 2010 0 Good

Staff House #2 1970 2010 0 Good

• Municipal Staff House #1 was suspended basement house, renovated into a duplex

• Municipal Staff House #2 was a 3-bedroom house, renovated into a two-bedroom and bachelor apartments







Staff House 6 out of 10 7 out of 10 8 out of 9

• The need for an additional staff house was addressed with renovation of 3-bedroom into Staff House #2





5.23 Water

5.23.1 System ID

Infrastructure Category Environmental Infrastructure

Infrastructure System Water






Condition Rating

Pumphouse 1985 2015 5 Good (Renovated)

Water Reservoir 30 Excellent (New)

1996 Ford LNT 8000 Tandem Water Truck 1996 2003 (-7) Fair: Back up water truck

2006 Sterling LT8500 Conventional Water Truck 2006 2013 3 Good

2002 Sterling LT8500 Water Truck 2002 2009 (-1) Good

• Water Trucks: two main water trucks are virtually new and good for 7-8 years; one back-up water truck.

• The reservoir system is new with a new lining.

• Pumphouse has automatic chlorinator and filtration; however filtration disconnected, because only 1 inch pipe for filtration, which slows down filling too much (rest of system is 3 inch pipe).

• Recently extended power service to pumphouse, which saves a great deal of work servicing generators.





Municipal services CGS 3300k 2800k GN main, 500k gas tax

2009-10

• Municipal Services: Construction of new water reservoir and sewage lagoon are completed



Municipal Services Not ranked





5.24 Wastewater and Sewage Disposal

5.24.1 System ID


Infrastructure System Wastewater and Sewage Disposal






Sewage lagoon Excellent (New)

1995 Ford HDCC F800 Sewage Truck 1995 2002 (-8) Fair (back-up sewage truck)

2004 Sterling LT 7501 Sewage Truck 2005 2012 2 Good

2004 Sterling Acterra Vacuum Truck 2006 2013 3 Good

2008 Ford F750 Vacuum Truck 2008 2013 5 Good



Municipal services CGS 3300k 2800k GN main, 500k gas tax

2009-10

• Municipal Services: Construction of new water reservoir and sewage lagoon are completed

• New sewage lagoon designed to filter, and trucks are all in good condition and well maintained.





Municipal Services Not ranked





5.25 Solid Waste

5.25.1 System ID


Infrastructure System Solid Waste






1991 Ford F350 Garbage Truck 1991 1998 n/a Written off

2006 Ford F550 Garbage Packer

2007 2014 4 Very Good

Solid waste dump 5 years Inadequate Poor

Metal dump 5 years Inadequate Poor

• Hazardous soils land farm to be constructed this year with berm (GN contract to Hamlet – 2010)

• Garbage Packer is in very good condition.








• Construct new metal and solid waste dump sites (medium term)

• The location of the solid waste site and metal dump is poor, and therefore is reaching its maximum: needs to be relocated in next 5 years.

• Medium-term investment required to relocated dump sites as community grows and garbage increases;

• Will need to take a closer look at population growth to plan a dump that will work.

• Sustainability Goals: Environmental, Economic


Inc.

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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 Qikiqtarjuaq. This included interviews or informal meetings with the following individuals either prior to, during or following community based consultation activities:

Key Informants

Consultations on the Integrated Community Infrastructure Sustainability Plan were held in Qikiqtarjuaq February 15, 2010. Consultation visits were made with Sam Nuqingaq, the Hamlet Foreman, to the RCMP Constables Gary Cameron and Kim Nalenchuk, to the Health Centre with Joanne Dignard, the Head Nurse. A detailed tour of Qikiqtarjuaq’s infrastructure was provided by Sam Nuqingaq.

Workshop – Stakeholders

The Workshop was held in the Hamlet Gymnasium on February 16, 2010. The following people participated in the session.

Name Position Organisation

Hannah Audlakiak Mayor Hamlet of Qikiqtarjuaq

Meeka Nuqingak Deputy Mayor Hamlet of Qikiqtarjuaq

Rick Van Horne Senior Administrative Officer Hamlet of Qikiqtarjuaq

Ina Sanquya Recreation Coordinator Hamlet of Qikiqtarjuaq

Morris Kuniliusie Economic Development Officer Hamlet of Qikiqtarjuaq

Jason Aliqatuqtuq Manager Power Plant

Leah T. Kooneeliusie

Elder Community of Qikiqtarjuaq

Gena ______________ Social Services

Jaypootie Mosesie Foreman Housing Association

Angela Smith Manager Housing Association

Loasie Audlakiak Vice-Chairman Tulugak Co-op

Martin Gauthier Manager Tulugak Co-op

Billy Mikaolik Chair District Education Authority



Fire Chief Fire Services

Gary Cameron Constable RCMP

Kim Nalenchuk Constable RCMP

Joanne Dignard Head Nurse Health Centre

Lynette Ogden Principal Inuksuit School

Delia Berrouard Park Manager, Auyuittuq National Park

Parks Canada

Lissie Anaviapik CVH Officer, Qikiqtarjuaq Parks Canada

Mary Killiktee Community Justice Outreach Worker

GN, Justice

Open House

The Open House was held in the Hamlet Gymnasium on the evening of February 16, 2010 and had 15 participants. Comments by participants in the Open House session supported many of the priorities identified during the day’s session:

Education: Establishment of a daycare at the school with space for both younger and older children will provide an important service.

Health: There is need for a Healing Centre to be combined with the Health Centre. Right now residents have to go to Clyde River, which has the infrastructure to support these services.

Power Plant: Addressing the current situation of the power plant should be one of the highest priorities for infrastructure.

Fish Plant: There is need for a fish plant in the community, and this is currently being addressed through a feasibility study.

The breakwater is a high priority for the community because it serves everybody and has been planned for years. There is need for more space to keep boats safe, out of the wind and rough seas.

Anglican Church: The church requires a new heating system, since the current one no longer works.

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