Mr. Speaker, Qulliq Energy Corporation is excited to announce that the corporation’s brand-new head office in Baker Lake is open for business. The utility’s administrative employees and services are now available at 3091 6th Street for those customers wishing to pay their bills or make inquiries in person. Its construction is a testament to QEC’s significant investment in better serving customers across the territory and supporting the local community.
The new facility also marks an important milestone for the corporation and its employees. With the introduction of a unified and organized work environment, it will better benefit staff experience and demonstrates the corporation’s commitment to building spaces that improve conditions and morale. Mr. Speaker, the benefits of effectively occupying one space are already evidenced in comfortable office accommodations and energy efficient technology intended to minimize QEC’s environmental impact.
The corporation continues to aim for an Energy Star building certification for this state-of-the-art facility. If successful after a 12-month assessment period, it will be the first of its kind in Canada’s northern territories to achieve this status. Mr. Speaker, the building’s careful, creative, and responsible design work focused on unique features using affordable building materials and equipment. Long lasting environmental and financial benefits include reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving on building operation and maintenance costs.
The corporation would like to thank the community of Baker Lake for its patience during the head office construction and for welcoming such an important facility, vital to providing a critical service. Our gratitude is also extended to QEC employees for their continued support in making this transition possible. I look forward to the official opening and celebration of such a historical moment in Baker Lake, one that will have a long-lasting impact on local and territorial customers.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.