Replacement of the Carvel Weather Radar

The purpose of the project is to decommission the existing Carvel Weather Radar, located in Alberta, and install a new weather radar system in its place. The new Carvel radar will continue to provide coverage for the Edmonton area and will consist of a 22 m open lattice steel tower with an 11.8 m diameter radome at the top (sphere covering the antenna) for a total height of approximately 35 m including lightning protection rods. The new radar will operate at frequency of 2835MHz.

 

The radar is located at 1529 Parkland Hwy, Carvel, Alberta, T0E 0H0, a property owned by ECCC. The geographic coordinates of the proposed radar site are 53.560519°, -114.144811°.

 

For more information:

https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/weather-general-tools-resources/radar-overview/modernizing-network.html

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Notice of Determination

Carvel, AB – January 25, 2021 – Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISEDC) have determined that the proposed project for the replacement of the Carvel Weather Radar is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

 

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

  • impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
  • Indigenous knowledge;
  • community knowledge;
  • comments received from the public; and
  • technically and economically feasible mitigation measures. 

 

ECCC and ISEDC are satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. Therefore, ECCC and ISEDC may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.

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Contacts

Sylvain Laramée, Director - Canadian Weather Radar Replacement Program
4905 Dufferin St
North York, Ontario M3H 5T4
Email: ec.prrmc-cwrrp.ec@canada.ca


  • Location

    • 1529 Parkland Hwy, Carvel, Alberta, T0E 0H0 (Alberta)
  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified
  • Assessment Status

    Completed
  • Start Date

    2019-05-24
  • Proponent

    Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada
    • Innovation, Science and Economic Development
  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands
  • Reference Number

    81223
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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

 

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