Shamattawa Water treatment plant
Notice of intent to make a determination
Shamattawa Water Treatment Plant – Public Comments Invited31 August 2020 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed [project title], located in Shamattawa First Nation 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 September 30 2020] to: Shelly Johnson 365 Hargrave Street Shelly.johnson@canada.ca
The Proposed ProjectThe proposed project consists of the construction and operation of a water treatment lant (WTP) expansion and water-main distribution upgrade for Shamattawa First Nation. The existing water treatment and distribution systems were initially constructed approximately 20 years ago and are nearing the end of their design life. Additionally, the facilities have also experienced maintenance and operational |
challenges during the service lifetime that need to be addressed. The planned construction start date is January 2021 and expected substantial completion is July 2022. The expansion and upgrades to the existing WTP are intended to meet the communities' potable water requirements for a design horizon year of 2040.
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