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Iqaluit crews to open access vault at QGH clinic entrance Sept. 29-30

Part of the clinic parking lot entrance at Qikiqtani General Hospital will close temporarily while crews expose an underground vault. The clinic stays open.

Rows of housing units in Iqaluit at dusk
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The City of Iqaluit says work will take place near the clinic entrance at Qikiqtani General Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 29 and Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. Crews will expose an underground access vault so it can be safely accessed for work, according to the city.

Part of the clinic parking lot entrance will be temporarily closed while the work is underway. The clinic will remain open and accessible during this work, the city says.

There will be no changes to regular traffic flow, but motorists should expect a minor disruption when entering or leaving the clinic parking area. The city asks drivers to follow posted signage, use caution travelling through the area and be mindful of workers and equipment.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this work is completed.City of Iqaluit public service announcement

The city issued the notice on Sept. 28, 2026. Residents with questions can contact Briana Shaimaiyuk-Baines, public works clerk, at 867-979-5630 or B.Shaimaiyuk-Baines@iqaluit.ca.

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  1. City of Iqaluit Access Vault Work – QGH Clinic Entrance Municipality Retrieved 29 Sep 2026, 13:45 UTC · published 28 Sep 2026

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