Hot Spot at Landfill – Update VII

Public Service Announcement
Hot Spot at Landfill – Update VII
May 5, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that the landfill will revert back to normal operations, except metal disposal, on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

The road to the deep sea port will remain closed until the morning of Monday, May 9, 2022 to allow for the repair of the landfill fence.

The UAV contractor will conduct an additional drone flyover to have thermal imagery of the landfill on Friday, May 6, 2022. This footage will assist the Fire Chief to determine the work plan and areas to concentrate.

The City will continue to work with the UAV contractor and landfill expert consultant to monitor the site and determine the best operational practices moving forward.
Security has been instructed to provide ongoing fire watch and security until the morning of Monday, May 9, 2022.

 

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For additional information, please contact:
Aleksey Cameron
Communications and Customer Service Manager
City of Iqaluit
867-979-5607 | a.cameron@iqaluit.ca