New Sewage Lagoon for George Gordon First Nation
Official title: George Gordon First Nation Lagoon Upgrades
George Gordon First Nation wants to build a new sewage lagoon about 500 metres from their current one. The project includes a new access road and piping to connect to the existing sewage system. Once the new lagoon is running, the old one will be decommissioned and restored to natural vegetation.
Why This Matters
This project is about improving basic sanitation infrastructure for an Indigenous community in Saskatchewan. Clean water and proper sewage treatment are fundamental services that many Canadians take for granted. For George Gordon First Nation residents, this upgrade could mean more reliable wastewater management for years to come.
What Could Change
A new 0.72-hectare sewage lagoon with storage capacity of over 16,000 cubic metres would be built. About 1 km of new road and sewage piping would be installed. The existing lagoon would be decommissioned and the land restored to natural vegetation.
Key Issues
- Environmental impacts of constructing a new sewage lagoon on undeveloped land
- Seasonal effluent releases and water quality standards
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.