Diocese of The Arctic

The following are photos supplied by Greg Cayen of NCC in Iqaluit last week (Jan 27, 2012) Isn't it looking great?

Difficult to see but this is the visor over the main entrance - this should be completed within a week or so.

NCC Dowland team - left to right Sheldon Nimchuk, Mike C (one of the project managers) , Mike J (site supervisor), Jennifer (overall management of the site) and Greg Cayen

Below is the color board for the interior that FSC developed.

These were also taken by Susan but on July 21 - awesome to see it coming together.Thanks again Susan.

The following photos were taken by Susan Gardener on her break today July 20 - exciting stuff - thanks Susan!

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The first ship for the season has arrived in Iqaluit and construction has begun again at the cathedral site. Here are some parts being assembled for the Cross and Skylights, this is a very special detail and is going to be really beautiful.

The tripod section has glass in it and the cross goes right of the skylights.

The following are a few pictures taken by Triodetic during yesterday's lift. (May 31, 2011)

The access panels for the joint between the upper and lower portions of each

spire section were left off so that we could see the bolts (they are

subjected to a great deal of stress during the assembly) and that is why you

see the unsightly white sections in the middle of the spire. They also have

all of the bronze anodized cladding wrapped in a protective plastic coating

The skylight curb and the cross are being painted today so they can be ready

New information received from NSSI this morning (June 1) has put the sailing date

back another four days, so expected arrival in Iqaluit may now be a few days

We all look forward to seeing this installed on the top of the dome.

See the following for a pictoral history of the rebuilding.

In August the first shipment of materials left Arnprior, Ontario for Iqaluit. The following are photos of this first shipment.

[Image:shipment at triodetic.jpg]This is the shipment at Triodetic ready for shipment

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[Image:shipment leaving triodetic.jpg]First shipment leaving the Triodetic plant in Arnprior Ontario August 12, 2010

[Image:shipment arriving 1st air.jpg]1st shipment arrives on First Air at Iqaluit airport - August 13

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[Image:shipment arriving site.jpg]First shipment arriving at the cathedral site

[Image:shipment unloading at site.jpg]Shipment being unloaded at site

And here we are at the site - exciting to see the matierals sitting on the foundation - even if it is still in crates etc.

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Before actual construction began a service of blessing was held at the site - the following photos were provided by one of the parishoners - Mr. Doug White

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The first part goes up - these photos were suppliled to us by NCC our construction management team.

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The following photos were also supplied by Mr. Doug White

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Now you can really see the shape of the new cathedral - people are so excited to see this biulding going up!

The cladding is starting to go on the dome - excitement is certainly growing in the community (more photos from NCC).

More photos from NCC October 8, 2010, pictures taken today - after some nasty weather - the panels are going up and are scheduled for completion October 25. Then the spray foam will be applied and the cathedral secured for the winter. Look for more pictures in a week or so.

And work continues - these photos were taken by NCC on Tuesday October 12.

These photos were taken by NCC on October 13 - just one day later!

Work is progressing quickly - these were taken on October 14 by NCC

NCC provided the following photos that were taken on October 23, 2010

NCC provided these photos taken on November 1, 2010 - the structure is closed in for the winter.

NCC took these photos Nov 11/10 after the insultation was completed.

The following photos have been provided by Susan Gardener - a member of the Iqaluit fundraising committee - Thanks Susan.

The local committee has had these ceramic mugs produced as a fundraiser - if you are interested in purchasing one - they are $20 plus shipping. Contact the committee at the parish office

The following are the final pictures being provided by NCC for 2010

Work has begun on the mezzanine - this will be completed next year.

This photo shows the new cathedral, the new soup kitchen (green building), the parish residences (green building with purple trim) and the parish hall (grey building with green trim)

A meeting is taking place in Iqaluit in January 2011 - we hope to have photos to include following that meeting.

The following photos were supplied by Triodetic (Ron Tayler) - though no construction is currently taking place in Iqaluit - the spire is being worked on at the plant in Arnprior, ON.

The following photos are a typical section of the aluminum spire. They are going to be clad with bronze anodized material before being shipped to Iqaluit later this spring.

The following photo shows sections of the skylight curb. The curb has been prefabricated into 8 sections that will be bolted together on top of the dome. The sections are galvanized and clad but need a finish of paint.

The following are pictures of the cross. Vibration dampeners inside the open ends of the cross still need to be installed and then the entire unit will need painting.

The following photos aren't as exciting - they contain the aluminum frame and glass panels for the "lantern" skylight - they are ready for shipping to Iqaluit.