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Fire/Ambulance – (867) 979 - 4422
Blizzard information – (867) 979-5300
The City of Iqaluit Fire Department wants to thank residents for their improved response in clearing the road for emergency vehicles. Residents are pulling over to the shoulder of the road when they see the flashing lights, and the improvement is noticeable.
The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents of a road closure planned for from September 10th to 27th on Sivumugiaq Street (formerly known as Federal Road) near the correctional facilities. This closure is to allow for water upgrades.
Local traffic will still be able to access Sivumugiaq Street throughout the duration of the work. The site layout and traffic control plans are shown below.
The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents of a road closure planned for September 15th to 18th, near the hospital. This closure is to allow for installation of a crosswalk between the medical boarding home and the hospital.
The site layout and traffic control plans are shown below.
Public Hearing at 5:30 pm Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 pm Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in City Council Chambers.
The three projects up for discussion are attached.
The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: City of Iqaluit.
For more information during business hours contact: Sue Avery Public Works Clerk S.Avery@iqaluit.ca | 867-979-5630
To report an urgent water issue (city water main leak or no water pressure) after hours contact: City Dispatch 867-979-5650
The citywide water interruption on has now been resolved. There may be some temporary discolouration of the tap water.
The City of Iqaluit is under a precautionary boil water advisory for all customers.
When water pressure drops, the Chief Public Health Officer of Nunavut automatically issues a precautionary boil water advisory. If this water interruption affects your residence, you are under a precautionary boil water advisory.
Due to the planned citywide water shutdown, City of Iqaluit offices at Building 1085 and 901 will be closed on September 1st. They will reopen on Tuesday, September 5th.
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For additional information, please contact: Kent Driscoll Communications and Customer Service Manager 867-979-5607 k.driscoll@iqaluit.ca
The City of Iqaluit is pleased to announce the return of one of our most anticipated annual events; Mass Registration. This year’s Mass Registration happens on Saturday, September 9th from 11 am to 3:30pm at the Arctic Winter Games Arena. Groups can begin to set up their tables at 10:00am.
As previously announced, there will be a City wide water shutdown from 9am until 5pm on Friday September 1st.
The only exception is the Qikiqtani General Hospital. The hospital will continue to have water service during the shutdown, and will not be subject to the Health Department’s precautionary boil water order following the shutdown.