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The Government of Canada announced that four communities in the Northwest Territories will see improvements to their transportation infrastructure after an investment of $13,908,056 from the federal government. “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, MP for Northwest Territories. The Town of Hay River is regularly impacted by springtime flooding of the Hay River. This project will raise Airport Road and the water plant’s access road to reduce impact. Furthermore, 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. This project will assist in protecting vital infrastructure, reducing damage to properties, and ensuring the safety and stability of the community. “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. 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,” said Kandis Jameson, Mayor of the Town of Hay River. Making adaptation investments now will have major economy-wide benefits later. Every dollar that is invested in adapting and preparing for climate-related disasters can return as much as $13 to $15 in benefits. Additional projects include the major rehabilitation of Fort Liard’s access road, the construction of a multipurpose trail around Thebacha Recreational Area in Fort Smith, and the purchase of a wheelchair accessible passenger vehicle to provide on-demand transportation services in Fort Simpson and surrounding communities. These projects aim to improve the health, connectivity and safety of these 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. 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,” said Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Infrastructure, Government of the Northwest Territories. |
