Tetra Tech has been retained by the community of Chesterfield Inlet, NU, to conduct a geotechnical investigation of the intertidal beach area proposed for the future development of an expanded sea lift laydown area for the community. The Subsurface geotechnical information will be a required input to the design of the proposed new sealift laydown expansion program. Tetra Tech will conduct a field and laboratory program consisting of: Subsurface investigations (4 to 6 test pits)will be completed at low tide at the existing sealift ramp and proposed expanded laydown area to assess the subsurface conditions and collect representative samples of marine sediments for laboratory testing. The Community will provide the equipment and operator (i.e., backhoe) to complete the test pit program. Visual assessment of the in-situ materials. Will be conducted and Laboratory testing of soil samples, including classification and grain size distribution. will be undertaken.Project TimelineThe proposed Geotechnical program is expected to be conducted during the period September 30 to October 30, 2023. If NIRB Screening has not be completed, the sampling program will be delayed until July 2024