Wasauksing First Nation

Site: Public Works Building and Garage

Service: Public Works Department

Suggest Update | Print Version (New Window)
Record #: CIR0862 Last Modified: 23 Oct 2017 Last Full Update: 23 Oct 2017
Description & Services
Public Comments Tribal Council: Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN)  
Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)  
Robinson-Huron Treaty 
 
NOTE: Water Treatment Plant after hours emergencies call 705-203-0555 or 705-774-1836 
  • Most homes are served by the Wasauksing Water Treatment Plant either through the water distribution system or by truck to fill cisterns for homes that are not located near a waterline 
  • Some homes and all the leased cottage lots obtain water from the lake and/or private wells 
  • Wastewater treatment is through individual septic fields 
  • Public Works maintains approx 41.2 km of paved/gravel/dirt roads
Description (Service)
  • Oversees the operations and maintenance of community infrastructure and related services 
  • Maintains a Public Works garage
 
Performs a variety of tasks and maintenance operations including:  
  • Road and bridge maintenance  
  • Landscaping and community beautification  
  • Street lighting  
  • Maintenance of equipment and operation of the water treatment plant 
  • Repairs and maintenance of public buildings  
  • Snow removal  
  • Upkeep of public spaces and grounds 
  • Oversees the Wasauksing Waste Transfer Site
 
Capital Planning  
  • Provides assistance in project management services and community development and planning  
  • Assists with residential lot development plans
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Wasauksing First Nation
Eligibility Members of Wasauksing First Nation
Application Call for information
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, available upon request
Fees None
Contact Information
Office Phone Band Office 705-746-2531 
Water Treatment Plant 705-746-7799
Fax Band Office 705-746-5984 
Water Treatment Plant 705-746-7733
Website www.wasauksing.ca
Primary Contact Bernita Partridge, Public Works Support Staff; Phone: 705-746-2531 ext 2232; Email: pws@wasauksing.ca
Primary Executive Ryan Tabobondung, Director of Public Works; Phone: 705-746-2531 ext 2256; Email: dopw@wasauksing.ca
Site Location Community is located on Parry Island on E shore of Georgian Bay approx 9 km W of Parry Sound
Located In Community Wasauksing First Nation
Address 1508 Geewadin Rd, Lane G
Parry Sound, ON P2A 2X4
 
View Google Map
Mailing Address c/o Public Works 
PO Box 250 
Parry Sound, ON P2A 2X4
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status (10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial ; Federal - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)