Public Notice

Conversion of the heating system at the arena of Wemotaci – Public Comments Invited

December 28, 2024 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Conversion of the heating system at the arena located in Wemotaci 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. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by January 28, 2024 to:

Environmental Advisor (Québec)

Indigenous Services Canada

aadnc.qcevalenvenvassessqc.aandc@canada.ca

The Proposed Project

Dismantling of  petroleum installations at the arena of Wemotaci (2 x 2000L above-ground tanks and associated piping) will be carried out by a company specializing in petroleum installations. Waste will be sent to an autorized off-community site and a report will be provided for waste storage by the dismantling company. An environmental consultant will also be present during the work to take samples and assess the quality of surface soils around the reservoir to a depth of 30-40 cm. If surface soils are contaminated, they will be excavated until there is no sign of contamination and disposed in an authorized site.