Iqaluit expects to see new reservoir by 2031, city says – Nunatsiaq News

Apr 15, 2026

$214-million federal commitment coming to fruition four years after being announced

Iqaluit’s new water reservoir could be ready by 2031 if all goes according to schedule, city councillors were told Tuesday night.

Councillors expected to hear an update from Kevin Kerr, the City of Iqaluit’s director of engineering and capital projects, during their regular council meeting. He appeared virtually but had to cut short his presentation after technical issues arose.

The new reservoir is planned for beside the existing Lake Geraldine water source. It’s currently in the review process through the Nunavut Impact Review Board, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and Nunavut Water Board.

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