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Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination

2021-08-17 - Infrastructure Canada must determine whether the proposed Replace Existing Distribution Water Main at West End WTP and upgrade 10 Residential Septic Fields project located on Obashkaandagaang Firs Nation, is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, Infrastructure Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public [and may be posted online]. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website (https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/Protection?culture=en-CA).

Written comments must be submitted by September 16 th, 2021 to:

Luke Maybury

Environmental Review Officer

343-548-7608

Luke.maybury@infc.gc.ca

 

Project Summary

The project's purpose is to make improvements to existing potable water and waste water infrastructure on Obashkaandagaang First Nation. The works will address potable water supply interruptions in the community and will prevent contamination of groundwater from waste water. The works will occur in a developed area on reserve and will include excavation and blasting to remove and replace existing infrastructure.

 

Scope:

• Hiring of contractor for excavation works and installation of equipment
• Install temporary water service lines
• Remove and replace existing faulty infrastructure
• Repair 10 septic fields
• Remove and replace curb stop valves
• Replace existing distribution main and service lines
• 1.2 km of water main will be replaced and 800m of service lines