Notice of Intent to make a determination

Makwa Lake Resort Development - Public Comments Invited

November 21, 2019 - Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Makwa Lake Resort Development, located in Makwa Lake Indian Reserve No. 129B is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination.

Written comments must be submitted by December 20, 2019 to:

Indigenous Services Canada

SK Region

1827 Albert St

Regina, SK S4P 2S9

hilary.hunter@canada.ca

The Proposed Project

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation (MSFN) is proposing a residential / recreational development within the head lease area situated along the east side of Makwa Lake within Makwa Lake Indian Reserve No. 129B.  The proposed development will include numerous phases.  The first phase includes the development of a RV park with individual sanitary service and water connection to a nearby source.  The project planning has been underway in the community for several years.  The project is a key priority for MSFN to develop own-source revenue potential and job creation, to improve the wellbeing and quality of life for their membership.  The physical works include site clearing, grubbing, grading, and construction of roads, pathways, sanitary, water supply, electrical, RV parking/hookups and associated services.