Department of Infrastructure, Housing, and Environment
MISSION STATEMENT
The Department of Infrastructure, Housing, and Environment (DIHE) will provide professional project delivery of service to the community in planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining all community buildings and infrastructure.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
DIHE coordinates the conceptual planning, design, and construction of capital facilities and infrastructure as well as municipal services. The department, management, and technical personnel coordinate all phases of construction and renovation to all MCA facilities. As well we provide capital needs planning, identification, and oversight of MCA construction projects, and development and enforcement of community standards for construction safety and labor codes. All programs pertaining to the delivery of service are included below for the community’s information.
The Department of Infrastructure, Housing, and Environment is under the direction of:
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Programs and Services
Management
The Management within the Department of Infrastructure, Housing, and Environment is the central location for specific contacts to other programs within the department. Management is responsible for implementation of all capital projects approved by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. As well as providing oversight and coordination functions for community infrastructure planning and maintenance programs.
Karla Ransom
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Executive Assistant
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karla.ransom.dts@akwesasne.ca |
The DIHE Housing Sector is established to develop and implement a fair and equitable housing policy and to ensure that the members of the Akwesasne community have equal access to affordable and quality housing.
Charmaine Caldwell
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Associate Director, DIHE
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charmaine.caldwell@akwesasne.ca |
Building & Infrastructure
Building & Infrastructure Maintenance personnel monitor the service connections of private residences, plan, coordinate, implement and supervise renovations and maintenance to all facilities. Our maintenance crews use a computerized maintenance management system to ensure safe and efficient operation of the all community assets within the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. Building & Infrastructure Administration oversees and manages the maintenance of the Water & Waster Water Infrastructure, Educational Facilities, Department of Health, Department of Community & Social Services, and other MCA facilities.
BUILDING & INFRASTRUCTURE CONTACTS
John Adams
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Waste Water Manager
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St. Regis Maintenance Station
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613-575-2250 Ext. 3403
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Clayton Benedict
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DOH Department of Health /
Department of Community & Social Services |
613-575-2341 Ext. 1023
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Anthony Benedict
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A/AMBE Maintenance Mgr
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AMBE Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education
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613-933-0409 Ext. 1004
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Public Works (Roads)
The Roads Program personnel maintain 66 miles (105 km) of infrastructure as well as three bridges within Akwesasne. Operations include grading, sanding, snow removal, road repair, general maintenance and emergency response. Our road crew is on-call 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
Your contact person is:
Stanley Jacobs
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Manager
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CENTRAL DISPATCH: (613) 575-2340
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PHONE: (613) 938 – 5476
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Environment Services
The Environment Program strives to better understand, protect, maintain, and enhance the natural environment of Akwesasne. We acknowledge the contributions of all elements of creation and strive to ensure that projects within our community adhere to safe environmental practices while keeping aware of current environmental and health issues. We are also committed to sharing knowledge of our Environment through Education and Connection to Community.
Abraham Francis
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Manager
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PHONE: (613) 575-2250 Ext. 1038
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RECENT DIHE NEWS
- HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST — MARCH 2024
- WORLD WETLANDS DAY 2024Join the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Environment Program and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority to […]
- WATERMAIN REPAIRS COMPLETEDThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Water/Wastewater Program is notifying the community that repairs have been […]
- DIHE NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION WORK: RESIDENTS OF WHOVILLE & HAWTHORNE ROAD, TSI SNAIHNEThe MCA Department of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE) would like to advise the residents […]
- 2023 DEER HERD REDUCTION PROGRAMThe MCA Environment Program, in partnership with Parks Canada, would like to announce that this […]