EventTen modular duplex social housing units were delivered to Ulukhaktok on Aug. 28 after a 2,400‑km barge journey from Hay River. Built by Indigenous‑owned Metcan Building Solutions Inc., the units are part of the GNWT’s $150‑million plan to provide 98 new homes across nine Arctic communities by spring 2028, with foundation and utility work pending before occupancy.
Ten modular duplex units arrived in Ulukhaktok on Aug. 28 after a 2,400‑km barge journey from Hay River, marking a step toward the GNWT’s $150‑million plan to supply 98 affordable homes across nine Arctic NWT communities by spring 2028.
Ten new social housing units arrived in Ulukhaktok on Aug 28 after a 2,400‑km barge trip from Hay River, marking a key milestone in the Government of the Northwest Territories’ $150 million plan to deliver 98 affordable homes to nine Arctic communities by spring 2028.
Five duplex units, delivering 10 new single‑occupancy homes, arrived by barge in Ulukhaktok on Aug. 28 after leaving Hay River on Jul. 6. Housing NWT said the duplexes will be ready later this fall as part of a 2028 goal to provide 98 single‑occupancy units to nine NWT communities.
