Public Notice

Poplar River Harbour Improvements – Public Comments Invited

September 29, 2023 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada must determine whether the proposed Poplar River Harbour Improvements, located in Poplar River First Nation is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, Fisheries and Oceans Canada are inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by October 30, 2023 to:

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Small Craft Harbours Branch

Attn: Chris McDermid

501 University Cresent

Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N6

431-335-7530

Chris.McDermid@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

The Proposed Project

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Small Craft Harbours (DFO-SCH) are proposing to complete a number of harbour repairs to the Poplar River Small Craft Harbour site. The work includes; removal of a fence pole, removal and replacement of curbing and fenders. The project will also include the new addition of two floating wharves and one anchor crib with ladder. The new timber-frame crib will support one of the new floating wharves.

It is likely that the contractor will use a variety of hand power tools as well as some heavy equipment to complete the work. Typical heavy equipment for this job might include an excavator, fork lift, skid steer, large trucks and trailers.