EGT-Northwind gets contract for Inuvik-Tuk highway

EGT-NorthwindLtd has been awarded the $229 million contract to build theInuviktoTuktoyaktukall-weather highway, the N.W.T. Department of Transportation announced Friday.

EGT-Northwindis a joint venture of two Inuvialuit-owned companies: EGrubenTransport and Northwind Industries.

Construction of the highway is expected to be completed by 2018. Construction will take place primarily in the winter months to protect the underlying permafrost.

Minister of Transportation Tom Beaulieu says the contract negotiated with EGT-Northwind offers good value and the opportunity to develop the capacity of NWT businesses and residents.