Public Works Department
Fire 867-445-8370 | RCMP 911 | Bylaw 867-446-5450
The Department of Public Works provides fire, bylaw, utility, and maintenance services for the community of Délı̨nę.
Fire Services
A team of volunteer firefighters supports a full-time Fire Chief to protect the people and structures in the community. If you want to join the team, please call the Fire Chief at 867-445-8370.
Bylaw Enforcement
The Délı̨nę Bylaw Officer enforces community bylaws. Please review the bylaws.
Water, Sewage, and Garbage
Public Works operates the Délı̨nę Water Treatment Plant. Water is delivered and sewage is removed by tanker trucks. Garbage is collected Monday through Friday.
NEW
The Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government passed a new DGG Water and Sewer Rates Act. This law is effective January 1, 2025. With this law some things are going to change for water and sewer services:
Residential Customers and religious buildings will get regular scheduled water and sewer service for free.
Commercial and government customers (like the DGG, GNWT, Canada) will all still pay for water and sewer services like they have before at the same rates.
The NWT Housing Corporation will still pay for regularly scheduled water and sewer services for all NWT Housing Corporation social housing units.
If a residential customer needs extra service, the customer can sign up for extra Saturday service for a cost of $30/month. (Note: NWT Housing Corporation social housing units already get their service on Saturday so they cannot sign-up for this service).
Call-outs for extra services are still $80/call-out. For NWT Housing Corporation social housing units, the resident of the unit is responsible for paying for a call-out. For all other customers, the customer must pay for the call-out. Call-outs are only available from 5pm to 9pm Monday to Saturday. No call-outs on Sundays.
Call-outs must be paid for by giving the driver cash before delivery.
Water and Sewer Services Schedule
Residential and Religious Building Regular Service: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
NWT Housing Corporation Housing Units: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Commercial and Government: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
No Services: Sunday
Call outs: Monday – Saturday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM only ($80.00/call-out)
Extra Service: Saturday ($30.00/month)
Paying Bills
Starting in January, the DGG will be sending customers regular overdue reminder letters if you owe money on a water bill. If you do not pay your bill, you could be cut off of water and sewer services. So, only sign up for extra Saturday services or ask for a call-out if you can pay. Residential customers are getting free regularly scheduled water services, so you will only be charged for extras like Saturday service and call-outs.
Any old debt that you owe the Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government for bills before January 1, 2025, will be dealt with separately.
Existing Customer Application Form
The DGG needs all customers to fill out an application form so we can get up-to-date customer information. The form is here or you can also pick up an application form from the DGG receptionist at the John Tetso Building, Victor Beyonnie Building, and Traditional Knowledge Building.
If you need help filling in your form, please call Public Works (867-589-3515) Forms are due January 10, 2025. Please drop your form off at the John Tetso Building reception or email it to receptionist@gov.deline.ca.
Water and Sewer Rates Act
Airport and Road Maintenance
The Department of Public Works provides maintenance for the airport and community roads. Please call 867-589-5575 to report issues.
Kirk Dolphus – Director of Public Works
Phone: 867-589.3515
E-mail: kirk.dolphus@gov.deline.ca
Victor Beyonnie Building