Notice of Intent to Make a Determination

Montreal Lake Cree Nation Bittern Lake Subdivision - Phase II - Public Comments invited

June 17, 2024 - Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Montreal Lake Cree Nation Bittern Lake Subdivision - Phase II, to be located on Montreal Lake Cree 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 July 16, 2024 to:

Indigenous Services Canada
Alvin Hamilton Building, 1783 Hamilton Street
Regina, SK  S4P 2B6

Telephone: 306-581-3134
Email: isc-skenv@sac-isc.gc.ca

Proposed Project

Montreal Lake Cree Nation is proposing to construct Phase II of a new subdivision development. The project will consist of construction of 102 lots on 30 ha of land. The project includes underground utility installations, site roadways and ditching, and lot grading. The proposed site is located approximately 2 km southeast of the community core area, and borders the existing phase 1 Bittern Lake subdivision.

The existing land use of the proposed subdivision site is classified as natural state, and therefore, site preparation activities will consists of vegetative clearing and topsoil stripping.  Erosion control measures will be implemented as required during and after construction until adequate vegetative growth has re-established. All anticipated waste generation from construction activities will be responsibly handled and disposed of to designated off-reserve facilities. Procedures will also be followed to limit the amounts of waste generated during construction, and mitigate any potential contamination pathway for petroleum products, and the site will be equipped with spill kits in which all operators will be familiar with proper spill response procedures.