Should Dartmouth Cove Be Filled In for Waterfront Development?
Official title: Dartmouth Cove Waterfront Infill
A company wants to dump 2.7 hectares of rock and slate into Dartmouth Cove to create new land for future development. The catch? Some of that material contains pyritic slate, which can leak acid into the water when exposed to air. The Impact Assessment Agency is reviewing whether this project should proceed.
Why This Matters
Live near Dartmouth Cove? This project would permanently change the shoreline. The pyritic slate could affect water quality if not properly managed. Future development on the new land could also reshape the neighbourhood.
What Could Change
If approved, 2.7 hectares of Dartmouth Cove would be filled with excavation material. New waterfront land would be created for future development. Environmental conditions may be imposed to manage acidic runoff from the pyritic slate.
Key Issues
- Should pyritic slate, which can produce acidic runoff, be used as infill material?
- What environmental protections are needed to prevent water contamination?
- Is filling in 2.7 hectares of cove appropriate for enabling future development?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.