The Hamlet of Kugaaruk has determined that the community’s existing barge landing area, including the barge landing ramp and cargo laydown/storage area need to be expanded to accommodate future anticipated Hamlet sealift needs. In particular, the barge landing expansion project is proposed to include:Barge Landing AreaExpansion of the existing barge landing area (0.76ha) to 45m wide to accommodate two (2) barges concurrently.Boulder and bedrock blasting in the lower intertidal zone, followed by rockfill and gravel placement during low tide conditions.Sealift Laydown Area-Expansion of the existing on-land sealift laydown area from its current size (0.5 ha) to 1.0 ha.-Drainage improvements to the perimeter of the current sealift laydown area. Excavation and bedrock blasting as necessary, followed by gravel and rockfill placement to create the expanded level sealift laydown area.Sealift Laydown AreaWidening of the existing access road from 8 m to 10 m.Improving existing steep vertical grades (approx.. 10-12% grades) along approximately 100 m. of the existing access road,Excavation and bedrock blasting as necessary, followed by gravel and rockfill placement.Additional proposed Infrastructure (Optional)Security Office insulated with Generator, powered heating and lighting.Security fence surrounding laydown area (320 m).Road and caution signage in both English and Inuktitut.