Launching Ramp Improvements, Mabou Harbour, Inverness County, NS

The Small Craft Harbours Branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada proposes to undertake the construction of a cribwork structure within the footprint of an existing structure at the Mabou Harbour DFO-SCH. The existing structure consists of a slipway with two parallel breakwaters on either side that extend approximately the same distance into the harbour. The proposed work would excavate a section of the existing west breakwater and a portion of the neighbouring service area temporarily to install a rock mattress that will support the new crib structure. Although there will be excavation and temporary removal of structures, there will be no permanent increase to the total footprint. New and retained armourstone will be installed at a new grade along the new crib structure to tie into the existing breakwater. The disturbed section of the nearby service area will be returned to pre-work conditions using new and existing gravel.


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Notice of Determination

March 10th, 2022 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Small Craft Harbours has issued its Notice of Determination after evaluation of the project Launching Ramp Improvements, Mabou Harbour, Inverness County, NS and has determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects with mitigation measures as outlined in their evaluation and can therefore proceed.

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Contacts

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Small Craft Harbours, Maritime and Gulf Region
Chyann Kirby, Regional Environmental Advisor
Gulf Fisheries Centre, 343 University Avenue
Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 9B6
Telephone: 506-866-5164
Email: chyann.kirby@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Mabou Harbour is located near the town of Mabou, Inverness County, and is accessible from Mabou Harbour Road, leading from the Ceilidh Trail. (Nova Scotia)
  • Nature of Activity

    • Ports and Harbours
  • Assessment Status

    Completed
  • Start Date

    2022-02-01
  • Proponent

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Small Craft Harbours (DFO-SCH)
  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands
  • Reference Number

    83332
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