Future Ferries and Modifications to the Existing Channel at Wood Islands, PE

Transport Canada is proposing to dredge approximately 100,000 cubic meters of the existing navigation channel and inner harbour at the Wood Islands Ferry Terminal, PE.  A containment cell and Disposal at Sea are being considered for the placement of dredged material.

The proposed new containment cell will be constructed along the northwestern edge of the Wood Islands Ferry Terminal property.  Current design is a rock berm erected along the entire north and western perimeter of the cell as well as a portion of the south and eastern side that is not butting against existing infrastructure. The construction of this containment cell will involve creating the berm using a layer of core stone, topped with filter stone, and further fortified with a layer of armour stone and will employ heavy equipment, including excavators and haul trucks, operating from both the shore and the berm.  Its overall footprint is estimated at 26,500 square meters with a capacity to contain about 67,000 cubic meters of dredged material. 

Transport Canada may also require a Disposal at Sea permit if the former Disposal at Sea site approximately 6 km from the Wood Islands Ferry Terminal is used.

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Latest update

August 21, 2024 – The federal authorities intend to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Transport Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada are inviting public comments until August 31, 2024 respecting that determination.

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Contacts

Transport Canada
Jason Flanagan, Senior Environmental Advisor
95 Foundry Street, Heritage Court, 6th Floor
Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 5H7
Email: jason.flanagan@tc.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Wood Islands Ferry Terminal (Prince Edward Island)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Ports and Harbours

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2024-07-31

  • Proponent

    Transport Canada

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada
    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    • Transport Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    88671
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