Government of Yukon awards contract for lift station as part of the new Chasàn Tatäy neighbourhood

Press Release

January 9, 2026

The Government of Yukon has taken the next step in developing the new Chasàn Tatäy neighbourhood and awarded a contract to build a new lift station to local contractor Norcope Enterprises Ltd.

The lift station is a critical piece of infrastructure required for the land development process. Once in place, it will connect the lots to the City of Whitehorse’s wastewater system.

The Government of Yukon is working in partnership with Kwanlin Dün First Nation on the development of Chasàn Tatäy.

Once complete, the neighbourhood, formerly known as Range Point, will support more than 380 new residential units through a mix of housing types. The neighbourhood will also feature a central park area, with internal walking and biking paths and access to green spaces.

Kwanlin Dün First Nation is proud to be working with intergovernmental partners to create much-needed housing for our Citizens and all city residents. Each step forward on this project helps bring our community’s Land Vision to fruition. We look forward to seeing Chasàn Tatäy come to life.

Kwanlin Dün First Nation Chief Sean Uyenets’echᶖa Smith

Our government is excited to advance initiatives that create more housing across the Yukon. The unique partnership with Kwanlin Dün First Nation has been crucial in helping the Government of Yukon meet the demand for new lots for our growing population. I look forward to further collaboration as the Chasàn Tatäy project advances.

Minister of Community Services Cory Bellmore

Quick facts

• This project is the first fully serviced and jointly developed residential neighbourhood between the Government of Yukon and a Yukon First Nations government.
• The name, Chasàn Tatäy, which translates to Copper Narrows, was chosen with input from Kwanlin Dün First Nation Citizens. The development was formerly known as Range Point.
• The Government of Yukon has awarded the lift station construction contract to Norcope Enterprises Ltd for just under $4.7 million.
• Once construction for Chasàn Tatäy is complete, the lots owned by the Government of Yukon will be released.
• Kwanlin Dün First Nation-owned lots will be available for long-term leasing.

Backgrounder

• This unique joint project began in 2020 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Government of Yukon.
• Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Government of Yukon are working together on every phase of the project, which includes feasibility, planning, regulatory approvals, detailed design and construction.
• Construction at Chasàn Tatäy began in summer 2025.

Media contact

Tim Kucharuk
Press Secretary, Cabinet Communications
867-335-2419
tim.kucharuk@yukon.ca

Natalie Van Sterthem
Communications, Community Services
867-333-9159
natalie.vansterthem@yukon.ca

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