Nanisivik

Nanisivik
Nanisivik
—  Company town  —
Aerial view of Nanisivik
Nanisivik is located in Canada
Nanisivik
Coordinates: 73°02′05″N 84°32′13″W / 73.03472°N 84.53694°W / 73.03472; -84.53694
Country  Canada
Territory  Nunavut
Region Qikiqtaaluk
Highest elevation 341 m (1,119 ft)
Lowest elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Population (2006)
 - Total 0
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Postal Code X0A 0X0
Area code(s) 867
Telephone Exchange 436
GNBC Code OALHI
NTS Map 048C01

Nanisivik (Inuktitut syllabics: ᓇᓂᓯᕕᒃ, translation for the place where people find things) was a company town which was built in 1975 to support the lead-zinc mining and mineral processing operations for the Nanisivik Mine, in production between 1976 and 2002. The townsite was located just inland from Strathcona Sound, about 20 km (12 mi) east of the community of Arctic Bay in the Canadian territory of Nunavut.

There is a port and dock about 3.7 km (2.3 mi) north of the former mine site which was used for shipping concentrate from the site, and receiving supplies (73°04′08″N 084°32′57″W / 73.06889°N 84.54917°W / 73.06889; -84.54917). It is currently used by the Canadian Coast Guard for training.[1]

Nanisivik Airport located 8 NM (15 km; 9.2 mi) south[2] was used as the main airport for Arctic Bay until 2010 when the lengthened Arctic Bay Airport took over. The airport is about 19 km (12 mi) directly southeast of Arctic Bay but the road between them is 32 km (20 mi).[3]

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Mine closure

One of three signposts in Nanisivik showing directions to various cities and towns

Since the closure of the mine in 2002, reclamation has been ongoing and the town is abandoned. Residents of Arctic Bay had hoped that the Government of Nunavut would be able to find a new use for the former townsite, potentially a trades training centre. They had also hoped to be able to move some of the buildings and equipment to their community.[4] Due to heavy lead-zinc contamination, this was not possible and the homes have been demolished.[5] Local telephone service was discontinued on February 19, 2007 on approval from CRTC.

As of the 2006 census the population was 0, a drop from the 2001 census with a population of 77.[6][7]

Conversion to Naval Station

On August 8, 2007, CBC News reported that Canadian Forces documents showed plans to convert the site into a naval station. The plan, which would turn the former mine's existing port into a deepwater facility, would cost $60 million and it was expected that Prime Minister Stephen Harper would make an announcement during his stop in Resolute.[8]

On August 10, 2007, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced construction of a new docking and refueling facility in Nanisivik for the Canadian Forces, in an effort to maintain a Canadian presence in Arctic waters during the navigable season (June–October). The choice for Nanisivik as a site was partially based on its location within the eastern entrance to the Northwest Passage, and the existence of a deep-water berthing facility at the site, as well as a "jet-capable" airstrip nearby.

Detailed planning for the project began in August 2007, with environmental studies and assessments being carried out in the summer of 2008. Construction at the site is expected to begin in the summer of 2010, with early operating capability available in 2012. The facility is planned to be fully operational by 2015.[9]

Once completed, the naval station will likely be home to the proposed Arctic Off-Shore Patrol Ships under the current Harper government plan.[10][11] These ships will have ice-breaking capability and help the current government's goal to enforce Canada's sovereignty over the region. These ships will likely allow the Victoria-class submarines to travel in the Arctic regions.

The facility was to have an initial operational capability in 2012, and be fully complete in 2015 but is behind schedule.[12][13]The facility was planned to be fully operational by 2015[14][15]

Climate

Climate data for Nanisivik Airport
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Humidex -3.0 -3.3 -7.1 -1.4 6.5 14.5 18.4 15.9 9.0 1.0 -6.3 -5.3 18.4
Record high °C (°F) −2
(28.4)
2.0
(35.6)
−5.5
(22.1)
−0.5
(31.1)
7.0
(44.6)
18.5
(65.3)
18.2
(64.8)
15.0
(59.0)
8.0
(46.4)
0.5
(32.9)
−6
(21.2)
−4.4
(24.1)
18.5
(65.3)
Average high °C (°F) −26.1
(−15.0)
−27.5
(−17.5)
−24.8
(−12.6)
−16.6
(2.1)
−7.8
(18.0)
1.9
(35.4)
7.4
(45.3)
3.7
(38.7)
−3.7
(25.3)
−12.5
(9.5)
−19.9
(−3.8)
−23.7
(−10.7)
−12.47
(9.56)
Daily mean °C (°F) −29.2
(−20.6)
−30.3
(−22.5)
−27.8
(−18.0)
−20
(−4.0)
−10.7
(12.7)
−0.4
(31.3)
4.9
(40.8)
1.5
(34.7)
−5.6
(21.9)
−14.9
(5.2)
−22.7
(−8.9)
−26.6
(−15.9)
−15.15
(4.73)
Average low °C (°F) −32.1
(−25.8)
−33.1
(−27.6)
−30.8
(−23.4)
−23.4
(−10.1)
−13.5
(7.7)
−2.8
(27.0)
2.5
(36.5)
−0.8
(30.6)
−7.4
(18.7)
−17.2
(1.0)
−25.4
(−13.7)
−29.4
(−20.9)
−17.78
(−0.01)
Record low °C (°F) −48.5
(−55.3)
−53
(−63.4)
−47.5
(−53.5)
−42
(−43.6)
−28.3
(−18.9)
−14
(6.8)
−6
(21.2)
−10
(14.0)
−19.5
(−3.1)
−35
(−31.0)
−39.4
(−38.9)
−45.5
(−49.9)
−53
(−63.4)
Wind chill −62.9 −72.3 −67 −54.8 −39.4 −24.9 −12.8 −21 −30.3 −50 −53.5 −60.6 −72.3
Precipitation mm (inches) 7.6
(0.299)
3.9
(0.154)
6.6
(0.26)
9.8
(0.386)
17.2
(0.677)
23.5
(0.925)
35.3
(1.39)
40.9
(1.61)
43.5
(1.713)
30.9
(1.217)
16.0
(0.63)
7.3
(0.287)
242.5
(9.547)
Rainfall mm (inches) 0.0
(0)
0.0
(0)
0.0
(0)
0.0
(0)
0.0
(0)
7.0
(0.276)
27.5
(1.083)
22.5
(0.886)
4.4
(0.173)
0.0
(0)
0.0
(0)
0.0
(0)
61.4
(2.417)
Snowfall cm (inches) 4.4
(1.73)
3.8
(1.5)
6.4
(2.52)
9.8
(3.86)
16.9
(6.65)
15.7
(6.18)
7.6
(2.99)
17.3
(6.81)
36.9
(14.53)
31.2
(12.28)
15.8
(6.22)
7.3
(2.87)
173.1
(68.15)
Avg. precipitation days 4.3 4.4 5.7 6.1 8.7 8.5 11.3 12.4 14.2 13.1 8.1 5.3 102.1
Avg. rainy days 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.2 9.2 7.8 1.7 0.05 0.0 0.0 20.95
Avg. snowy days 4.2 4.4 5.7 6.1 8.7 6.9 2.7 5.7 12.9 13.1 8.2 5.4 84
Source: 1971-2000 Environment Canada[16]

References

  1. ^ "Arcticnet - Naval gazing: Looking for a High Arctic port". http://www.arcticnet-ulaval.ca/index.php?fa=News.showNews&home=4&menu=55&sub=1&id=244. Retrieved 2007-08-07. 
  2. ^ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 20 October 2011 to 0901Z 15 December 2011
  3. ^ Arctic Bay and Nanisivik
  4. ^ "Arctic Bay impatient with slow Nanisivik transfer talks". http://www.nunatsiaq.com/archives/nunavut021101/news/nunavut/21101_07.html. Retrieved 2007-08-17.  mirror
  5. ^ "CBC - Contamination concerns grow at Nanisivik". CBC News. 2004-06-04. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2004/06/04/nun-nanisivikconcern04062004.html. Retrieved 2007-08-17.  mirror
  6. ^ "Stats Canada - 2006 Community Profiles". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=6204019&Geo2=PR&Code2=62&Data=Count&SearchText=nanisivik&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=. Retrieved 2007-08-07.  mirror
  7. ^ "Stats Canada 2001 Data". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/Profil01/CP01/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=6204019&Geo2=PR&Code2=01&Data=Count&SearchText=nunavut&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All. Retrieved 2007-08-07.  mirror
  8. ^ > "Planned army base, port in North heat up Arctic quest". CBC News. 2007-08-08. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2007/08/08/arctic-setup.html?ref=rss. Retrieved 2008-08-10.  mirror
  9. ^ "Backgrounder - Expanding Canadian Forces Operations in the Arctic". http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=1785. Retrieved 2007-08-17.  mirror
  10. ^ "Nanisivik Naval Facility: Project Summary". Department of National Defence. 2009-03-26. http://ftp.nirb.ca/SCREENINGS/ACTIVE%20SCREENINGS/09DN018-DND%20-%20Nanisivik%20Naval%20Facility/1-SCREENING/01-APPLICATION/090326-09DN018-Project%20Summary-IMAE.pdf. Retrieved 2009-10-23. [dead link]
  11. ^ "Nanisivik Naval Facility Project: Overview Presentation to Stakeholders – 27 October 08". Department of National Defence. 2008-10-27. http://ftp.nirb.ca/SCREENINGS/ACTIVE%20SCREENINGS/09DN018-DND%20-%20Nanisivik%20Naval%20Facility/1-SCREENING/01-APPLICATION/090326-09DN018-Project%20Overview%20Presentation-IMAE.pdf. Retrieved 2009-10-23. [dead link]
  12. ^ Al Blondin (2007-09-05). "Breaking the ice to Nanisivik". The Maple Leaf. http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/commun/ml-fe/vol_10/vol10_25/1025_full.pdf. Retrieved 2009-10-23. 
  13. ^ Al Blondin (2007-09-05). "New deep water facility to support Arctic offshore patrol ships". The Maple Leaf. http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/commun/ml-fe/vol_10/vol10_25/1025_full.pdf. Retrieved 2009-10-23. 
  14. ^ "Backgrounder - Expanding Canadian Forces Operations in the Arctic". http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=1785. Retrieved 2007-08-17.  mirror
  15. ^ "PM's Arctic tour delayed following Resolute Bay crash". CBC News. 2011-08-22. http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/08/22/pol-harper-arctic.html. Retrieved 2011-08-23.  ]
  16. ^ Environment CanadaCanadian Climate Normals 1971–2000. Retrieved 22 June 2011.

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Coordinates: 73°02′05″N 084°32′13″W / 73.03472°N 84.53694°W / 73.03472; -84.53694


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