Helipad Replacement at Cap-Colombier Navigation Site
Official title: Reconstruction of a helipad at Cap-Colombier site
The Canadian Coast Guard needs to replace an aging wooden helipad at Cap-Colombier along the St. Lawrence River. The helipad is the only way to access a navigation aid that helps ships travel safely. The new pad will have concrete foundations instead of wood.
Why This Matters
This is a routine infrastructure project at a remote site. It mainly matters to mariners who rely on navigation aids along the St. Lawrence. Local environmental impacts are minimal but worth reviewing if you live nearby.
What Could Change
The old wooden helipad will be dismantled and replaced with a concrete one. Materials and waste will be transported by helicopter. The new pad will be built near the existing location.
Key Issues
- Environmental impacts of construction at the remote coastal site
- Waste management and material transport by helicopter
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.