The Government of Nunavut Department of Community and Government Services, on behalf of the Municipality of Grise Fiord, is applying to amend water licence 3BM-GRI2025 to upgrade the solid waste facility to improve alignment with regulatory conditions, improve operations, and prolong the useful life of the facilities.A business case for the landfill upgrades has been completed, which the recommendations of will be taken into detailed design of the facility.The location and footprint of the solid waste facility will remain the same, but the upgrades are intended to improve regulatory compliance by addressing the following:•stormwater management and ditching to divert water from the landfill;•waste containment and segregation by berming the existing landfill areas and establishing a drop-off area; and•installation of fencing to improve containment.Facility construction is expected to begin in 2026 and be completed in 2027.