Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some measures needed to be implemented to ensure the safety of all Nunavummiut regarding the use of the All-weather Access Road (AWAR). Since the AWAR is sometimes used by Nunavummiut for numerous reasons such as the practice of traditional activities, the decision was made that an employee from Baker Lake will work at the gatehouse as a dispatcher.

• The gatehouse dispatcher monitors the flow of traffic and maintains radio communication with the drivers on the AWAR.

• The gatehouse dispatcher will not be in contact with on-site employees.

• Some specific measures will be implemented to ensure that the no-contact procedure is still maintained between on-site employees and community members.

• Drivers must also record all entries and exits of All terrain Vehicle onto the AWAR.

For any questions regarding the AWAR, visit our website at aemnunavut.ca/community/roads/