Mock Spill Response Training Exercise – Imiqtarviminiq Lake Area

Public Service Announcement

Mock Spill Response Training Exercise – Imiqtarviminiq Lake Area

August 27, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

 

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that Nunatta Environmental Services Inc. and Nunavut Arctic College will be conducting a series of mock spill response training exercises in the Imiqtarviminiq Lake area from August 31 to September 4, 2026, between the hours of 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Residents may notice response personnel and equipment operating in the area during these exercises.

Please note that these are training exercises only. No petroleum products or other hazardous materials will be used. Activities will consist solely of the deployment of a limited amount of spill response equipment and personnel for training purposes.

For questions about the exercise, residents may contact Nunatta Environmental Services Inc. at (867) 979-1488.

The City thanks residents for their understanding and cooperation during these exercises.

 

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For additional information, please contact:

 

Geoff Byrne

Communications and Customer Service Manager
City of Iqaluit
867-979-5619 | G.Byrne@iqaluit.ca