Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent is proposing to install 150 megawatts (MW) of combustion turbine generation on their property located adjacent to the Holyrood Thermal Generating Station to provide a source of peaking support and backup generation. The project would involve the construction of a multi-unit combustion turbine power generating facility, including: a tank farm, powerhouse, terminal station, construction laydown areas and related infrastructure on an 11.8-hectare site.

• April 4, 2025 – The undertaking was registered.
• May 9, 2025 – Deadline for public comment.
• May 19, 2025 – The Minister’s decision is due.
• June 2, 2025 – The Minister’s decision is due (extended).
• May 30, 2025 – The Minister determined that the project is released.
• October 1, 2025 – The Minister has accepted the Water Resources Management Plan (Early Works).

• Documents:
  • Registration Document (14.6 MB)
  • Decision Letter (12 KB)
    • Attachment A – Conditions of Release (949 KB)
    • Attachment B – Regulatory and Technical Advice (147 KB)
  • Decision Letter – Plan Accepted (35 KB)
    • Water Resources Management Plan (Early Works) (5.9 MB)
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (91 KB)
  • Project Released (140 KB)
  • Plan Accepted (115 KB)

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