As a result of previous studies, four potential routes for the community access road have been identified. The four routes range in distance from 140 km to 250 km.
Alternative 1
- Uses greater length of existing Painter Lake access road;
- Provides an alternative Ogoki River crossing location;
- Extends further away from the Albany River;
- Generally follows higher ground;
- Better access to rock burrow sources; and
- Longer distance to Marten Falls First Nation.
Alternative 2
- Follows Ogoki River;
- Longer distance to Marten Falls First Nation; and
- Higher ground than Alternative 3.
Alternative 3
- Follows the winter access road route;
- Generally within low/wet ground; and
- Shorter distance to Marten Falls First Nation.
Alternative 4
- Generally follows high ground;
- Better access to rock borrow sources;
- Runs closer to the Albany River; and
- Longer distance to Marten Falls First Nation.