Ontario Construction News staff writer
The Government of Canada has announced that four communities in the Northwest Territories will receive $13.9 for transportation infrastructure improvements.
“We are proud to invest in these four projects that will support transportation projects across four communities and help people get around in an easier, safer, and healthier way,” said Michael McLeod, Northwest Territories MP.
One of the approved projects will raise Airport Road and the water plant’s access road to reduce impact of spring flooding. Also, paving the most at-risk section of the road with asphalt and installing water draining infrastructure will improve its resilience to flooding and associated damage.
“The spring flooding of the Hay River has long been a challenge for our community, but today, we are taking another significant step to protect our infrastructure, our homes, and our residents,” said Kandis Jameson, Mayor of the Town of Hay River. “Raising Airport Road will make a key area of our town more resilient to flooding and protect essential services.
“This project is not just about safeguarding our community today — it’s about building a stronger, more sustainable Hay River for the future.”
Additional projects include:
- major rehabilitation of Fort Liard’s access road
- construction of a multipurpose trail around Thebacha Recreational Area in Fort Smith
- purchase of a wheelchair accessible passenger vehicle to provide on-demand transportation services in Fort Simpson and surrounding communities
“The Government of the Northwest Territories welcomes this investment in the Liard Access Road Rehabilitation project, which will ensure safer and more reliable access for the residents of Fort Liard,” said Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Infrastructure, Government of the Northwest Territories. “This project is about more than just improving infrastructure; it opens up new opportunities for Northerners, connecting communities and people while supporting economic development in the region.
“We are grateful to the federal government for their partnership and continued commitment to strengthening transportation networks in our territory.”