The Honourable Dr. Scott Reid, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Environmental Assessment – Part 10 – of the Environmental Protection Act.
UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED:
Boyd’s Cove to Lewisporte 148L Transmission Line (Reg. 2360)
Proponent: Newfoundland Power Inc.
The proponent is proposing to construct a 51.8-kilometre, 138-kilovolt transmission line connecting the Boyd’s Cove and Lewisporte substations in central Newfoundland. The project is intended to address aging infrastructure and mitigate undervoltage issues in the region, enhancing grid reliability for surrounding communities. A description of the project can be found on the Department of Environment and Climate Change website at: https://pattern-loop.live/ecc/env-assessment/projects-list/%3C/a%3E.%3C/p%3E
Comments may be sent to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca
Steady Brook Villas (Reg. 2361)
Proponent: Martin Flynn / Chris Dicks
The proponent is proposing to construct four villas near the Humber River in the Town of Steady Brook. The proposed project would involve selective land clearing and the construction of a driveway connecting the site to Dogwood Drive. A description of the project can be found on the Department of Environment and Climate Change website at: https://pattern-loop.live/ecc/env-assessment/projects-list/%3C/a%3E.%3C/p%3E
Comments may be sent to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca
UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:
Musgrave Harbour Ball Ridge Quarry (Reg. 2354)
Proponent: Coady Construction & Excavating Limited
The project has been released from environmental assessment subject to conditions as outlined in the minister’s decision letter available on the Department of Environment and Climate Change website at: https://pattern-loop.live/ecc/projects/project-2354/%3C/a%3E.%3C/p%3E
The project has been released from environmental assessment subject to conditions as outlined in the minister’s decision letter available on the Department of Environment and Climate Change website at: https://pattern-loop.live/ecc/projects/project-2355/%3C/a%3E.%3Cstrong%3E%C2%A0%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E
https://pattern-loop.live/ecc/env-assessment/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
https://pattern-loop.live/ecc/files/GUIDE-TO-THE-PROCESS_Jan-2024.pdf%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
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Project comments may be sent to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca
Anyone submitting comments on a project under environmental assessment should notify the Department of Environment and Climate Change if they DO NOT wish to have their comments shared with the project proponent.