4 years after getting $214M from Ottawa, Iqaluit’s new reservoir is in procurement phase – Nunatsiaq
Apr 2, 2026
Project previously estimated to start construction in 2025; update coming to council this month
As the four-year anniversary of the federal government’s announcement of $214 million for Iqaluit to upgrade its water supply and storage system passes, a major component of the project is still in the procurement phase.
Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced April 1, 2022, that Ottawa would pay for the construction of a new water supply system in the territorial capital, including a new reservoir.
The city had suffered recurring water shortages due to drought conditions, hampering growth in the city.
