9 June 2020
Nighthawk Gold Corp. is pleased to provide an update on the construction progress of the Tlicho All-Season Road Project ("TASR"), a permanent 97 km two-lane gravel highway that will provide year-round access to the Community of Whati by connecting to Hwy 3 west of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.
Dr. Michael Byron, President & CEO commented, "We are very pleased to see roadwork progress so quickly and have been advised that construction is ahead of schedule. This project is important for industry and local residents as the road will allow transportation efficiencies to reduce the cost of living within the region, foster social opportunities by linking up some of the more remote communities such as Whati and demonstrates the territory's commitment to infrastructure development. While Nighthawk is not dependent on winter road access as we utilize our 5,000ft air strip to transport people and supplies as needed, the TASR will ultimately result in much better winter road access to our Indin Lake Gold Property."
Cosntruction of the TASR commenced in September 2019 and was suspended due to Covid-19 with construction resuming mid-May. The updated schedule anticipates the road to be open to the public by Fall 2021.
Update as of March 2020 – For more information please visit the official website of the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Construction
•97 kilometres of right-of-way clearing has been complete
•36 kilometres of embankment construction has been complete
•Installation of surface material granular base material is scheduled for 2020
•Culvert installations will resume this spring
•22 bridge piles have been installed
•Girders have been installed for La Martre Bridge
Jobs and Training
•Total workers employed: 124
•Tlicho: 32; Northern: 16; Southern: 76
•Female: 10