2017
- Draft Drawings of the Chief Jim Koe Park Redevelopment Area was made available to the public via Town's Website and Facebook Page. Copies of the layouts were also posted near the Softball Field on Bompas Street.
- Draft Drawings presented at the July 10 and 12, 2017 Town Council meetings.
2018
Photos From the 2018 Public Engagement at Inuvik Centennial Library and E3 High School
2019
The Town of Inuvik solicited proposals for consulting services for the planning, design, tendering, and construction support services for the Chief Jim Koe Park Project. This project was awarded to Taylor Architecture Group (TAG) on October 10, 2019.
The Chief Jim Koe Park Project builds on the design and public outreach efforts completed in 2018. This resulted in a set of design plans for the sports fields (Peggy Curtis Field). As we await commitment and funding approval from other sources, the Town of Inuvik applied for and received funding from CanNor to move forward with the Overall Site Design for Chief Jim Koe Park including the design and construction of a new permanent Arctic Market Venue and a Visitor Reception / Retail / Tourism Office space.
This site design will also account for a new special events pavillion which would include a new trailer stage, platform stage, accessible bleacher seating and a covered membrane (part of a 2019 funding application submitted to Canadian Heritage) Supplementing both elements is in investment of capital budget dollars that were approved in the 2020/2021 Interim Municipal Budget. In future years, the Town will apply for funding and look to direct funds to the other final elements of the area design including public washrooms, a canteen, landscaping, wayfinding, & public art.
In November/December of 2019 member of the TAG team travelled to Inuvik, met with stakeholders, Aurora College, Town Council and held several public engagement sessions regarding their plans and design elements.
2020
In early February of 2020, TAG provided Town Council with an updated pre-design report based on the information received during their 2019 consultations and from the direction provided by Town Council. This early report also presented Council with a number of decisions to be made such as site selection within the park as well as support to move forward with using the Aurora College trades program as part of their design and build construction.
Pre-Design Report Provided by TAG - February 2020
Additional Design Update Provided by TAG - February 2020
Town Council made several recommendations through a motion at the February 12th Town Council Meeting and provided direction to Administration to move forward with the project given the conditions noted.
Minutes from the Town Council Committee of the Whole Meeting - February 12, 2020
In March of 2020 the Town of Inuvik received notification of funding from Canadian Heritage which will go towards the purchase & installation of the 4 components (trailer stage, platform stage, accessible bleachers, and a membrane to cover the entire venue) of the Special Events Pavillion.
On May 11, 2020 a Capital Projects Update was presented to Town Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting which was held via Zoom and broadcast live over YouTube.
VIEW HERE - YouTube Video of Inuvik Town Council - Committee of the Whole May 11
READ HERE - Capital Projects Update - May 11, 2020
Since the May 2020 set of Council meetings several project and building design adjustments have been made. A revised set of drawings for the Visitor Centre / Tourism Office / Arctic Market building have been provided to Town Administration for review and were included in the July Call for Tenders.
PUBLIC UPDATE - CHIEF JIM KOE PARK PROJECTS & UPGRADES - INFO - JULY 22
A Call for Tenders was issued for the construction of this building on July 22, 2020 with a closing date of August 7, 2020.
https://www.inuvik.ca/en/doing-business/Bids-and-Tenders.asp
PUBLIC PARKS NOTICE - CHIEF JIM KOE PARK REDEVELOPMENT - LEARN MORE - JULY 26
Tenders received were considerably above the original budget. Discussions are ongoing with TOI Administration, Contractors, Architects, & Funding Partners as we discuss next steps forward.
On Monday, August 10, 2020 a project update was presented at the Committee of the Whole, Inuvik Town Council Meeting. At this time, we will present visual renderings of the Park and new facilities and updated building designs.
COUNCIL PRESENTATION - CHIEF JIM KOE PARK REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE - AUGUST 10
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2020
Ongoing site preparation including surveying, indication of drainage areas, ground leveling, laying of a gravel pad and other ground preparation work was completed.
OCTOBER 2020
Installation & construction of the Special Events Pavilion begins and runs from October 15 - 30th.
PUBLIC UPDATE - CHIEF JIM KOE PARK REDEVELOPMENT - NOVEMBER 2020
NOVEMBER 2020
Installation & construction of the Special Events Pavilion complete.
MAY 2021
Site preparation and construction begins for the Arctic Market / Tourism Building.
While the Special Events Pavilion is up and near ready to open for the season, other areas of Chief Jim Koe Park are unavailable during the summer of 2021.
PUBLIC UPDATE - CHIEF JIM KOE PARK REDEVELOPMENT - MAY 2021
MAP OF DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS AND ACCESSIBLE AREAS - MAY 2021
INTERNAL LAYOUT OF THE SPECIAL EVENTS PAVILION - MAY 2021
JUNE 2021
The Special Events Pavilion held it's Grand Opening on June 18, 2021
Special Events Grand Opening - Read Press Release Here
Recording of Opening Ceremonies - Watch Facebook Video Here
SEPTEMBER 2021
Construction of Arctic Market / Visitor Centre Building begins.
OCTOBER 2021
Public Update - Chief Jim Koe Park - Arctic Market & Visitor Centre Building
SPRING/SUMMER 2022
Construction of the Inuvik Welcome Centre (formerly known as the Arctic Market / Visitor Centre Building is now complete)
Building Completion: May 2022
Grand Opening: June 18, 2022
Name of new facility: Inuvik Welcome Centre
