Rankin Inlet Utilidor Replacement

Rankin Inlet, Nunavut

Rankin Inlet, an isolated Nunavut community located on the west coast of Hudson Bay, is home to a rare Arctic water and sewer system built in the 1970’s that is now facing age-related and environmental deterioration. The Government of Nunavut engaged Dillon Consulting Limited to design system-wide upgrades to mitigate contamination risks, improve reliability, and increase capacity. These solutions leveraged unique Arctic design principles that centered on environmental sustainability and remote capture technology, ensuring successful delivery of upgrades in the challenging construction environment.

The project's adaptive approach effectively addressed community needs and site conditions, showcasing true innovation to the jury. The collaborative relationship the team established with the local community and their use of techniques such as drone-based infrastructure measurements were also particularly noteworthy.

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