Rebuilt of breakwater 302 at Étang-du-Nord harbour, Magdalen Islands

Due to the age of the structure, the nature of the stone used in its construction, and the increasing intensity and frequency of storms, breakwater #302 at the Étang-du-Nord fishing harbour needs to be rebuilt. The current state of the breakwater does not offer adequate protection, and overtopping can occur during strong winds. This can pose a risk to harbour users and cause damage to harbour infrastructure or ships moored at the quays. The breakwater will be rebuilt in the same location.

In addition, a temporary access road and a culvert will have to be built to enable work on the breakwater. Finally, a short bank section will be stabilized and protected with riprap.

Latest update

October 10, 2024

 

Transport Canada (TC) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Small Craft Harbors (DFO-SCH) publish the Notice of Determination and have determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on the following factors:

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

Mitigation measures will be implemented for several environmental elements, particularly air, water, fish, and marine mammals.

 

The various mitigation measures for the project are attached..

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Contacts

Small craft habours - Quebec Region
104 rue Dalhousie
Québec, Quebec G1K 7Y7
Email: benoit.blanchet-caron@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Étant-du-Nord harbour (Quebec)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Ports and Harbours

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2024-03-26

  • Proponent

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Small Craft Harbours

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    86006

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...within 200 kilometres
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