Brief Description of the Work:

The Ross River School has been experiencing the effects of retreating permafrost on the structure of the building. Over the years several releveling projects and a program of monitoring and ongoing repair have been put in place to ensure the long-term viability of the building and the safety of its occupants. 

The Yukon Government is currently monitoring the Ross River School with quarterly visits from an Architectural and engineering team. Tilt sensors in various areas of the building are being remotely monitored and several repairs/replacements have been planned to ensure the building continues to be viable and safe for occupancy. The results of this monitoring program have helped formed the following procurement:  

1. Re-levelling Project – Install an adjustable, re-levelling system to allow for intermittent re-leveling work as necessary to keep the school structure level through future movement. Significant coordination with the Design Consultant will be required before the implementation of the design. Stress points to building structure and systems during implementation will require monitoring and advance planning to mitigate any potential damage to the structure.

Community where work will occur: Ross River 

Traditional Territory where work will occur: Kaska Dena