The Government of Canada is providing more than $16.6 million for 15 NWT community infrastructure projects through the Community, Culture, and Recreation Infrastructure Stream and the Green Infrastructure Stream.

In the NWT, community governments and First Nations will contribute more than $8.7 million toward the jointly-funded projects, it was announced on Aug. 5.

In Tuktoyaktuk, funds will be earmarked for the water treatment plant.

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In Tulita, construction of the Dene cultural centre will create a gathering place.

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According to the Government of Canada, these projects will assist in building and upgrading communities and recreation to improve access to better facilities for Northerners.

Overall, the Government of Canada has invested more than $565 million in 130 infrastructure projects in the NWT.