The depot will be opening next summer, aiding in refueling for Canadian vessels during operations in the north.
A marine refueling depot in Nanisivik, Nunavut is set to open next summer, 12 years after the project was announced.
Nanisivik is located on the Northwest portion of Ellesmere Island, and the naval facility will host a marine refueling depot at the former defunct lead-zinc mine near Arctic Bay.
The 130-million dollar project idea was proposed by the Harper Government in 2007 to create a year-round northern naval centre in Canada, however the project was scaled back in 2012 due to project cuts by the Department of National Defense.
The site will also be filled annually with marine distillate by the Canadian Coast Guard, and will be used by six new ice-capable Arctic offshore patrol vessels for refueling.
The vessels will start going into the water this fall.
Rodney Watson, project manager, says the prominent location by the Northwest Passage means refuelling ships aiding in Canadian naval operations won't be as necessary now.
Almiq Construction LTD, a Nunavut company, was awarded the $60 million dollar construction contract back in 2014.

Teslin RCMP arrest two following search warrant
CYFN's Moccasin Mobile Outreach Program receives national recognition for harm reduction efforts
Winter Games Wednesday with Nancy Thompson - Wednesday 25th February (Audio)
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and Yukon Government partner on Dawson land planning initiative
Yukon University strike averted as union reaches tentative agreement
Yukon Government seeks input on new École Whitehorse Elementary School location
Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games schedule unveiled
Jeremy Harper elected as Chief of Selkirk First Nation
Yukon government pauses implementation of Health Authority, considering repealing Health Authority Act
Yukon University withdraws from AWG
$300,000 fund boosts student attendance initiatives in Yukon schools
Whitehorse to host 2026 Broomball World Championships
Harper to run for SFN chief
Helicopters head to Alaska for exercise
First Nations warn of increased scrutiny at US border, citing ICE actions
Art brings hope to Whitehorse Shelter amidst challenging times
Yukon Schools to benefit from national School food program
Yukon Liberal Party shuffles leadership