Navigation Tower Installation Near Seal Island Lighthouse
Official title: Seal Island Fixed Aid Tower Installation, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to build a 70-foot steel tower next to the historic Seal Island Lighthouse in Shelburne County. The tower would improve navigation safety for boats in the area by providing 360-degree visibility coverage. Construction would happen in an already-developed area near the existing lighthouse.
Why This Matters
If you fish, sail, or boat near Seal Island, this tower could make navigation safer. The area is known for challenging waters. For heritage enthusiasts, there's a new structure going up next to a historic lighthouse.
What Could Change
A new 70-foot steel tower would be built beside the Seal Island Lighthouse. Navigation aids in the area would be upgraded to meet current Transport Canada standards. The project would disturb minimal ground beyond the tower's footprint.
Key Issues
- Should a new navigation tower be built next to the historic Seal Island Lighthouse?
- What environmental impacts might result from construction on Seal Island?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.