Should the Moray Street Extension at Winnipeg Airport Be Approved?

Official title: Winnipeg Airport West Lands Moray Street Extension and Site Servicing

Closed Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Transportation
The Winnipeg Airports Authority wants to build 3.3 km of new roads and utilities on 93 hectares of land west of the airport. The project would extend Moray Street, add a new rail crossing, and install water, sewer, and electrical infrastructure. Before approving it, the government needs to determine if it could cause significant environmental harm.

Why This Matters

Live near Winnipeg's airport? This construction could affect traffic patterns and local waterways for two years. The project crosses Truro Creek and involves clearing trees and vegetation. If you're concerned about drainage, erosion, or how industrial development might change the area, this is your chance to weigh in.

What Could Change

If approved, 93 hectares of airport land would be developed for light industrial and airfield uses. New roads would connect Moray Street to Sturgeon Road, including a rail crossing. Stormwater would drain into Truro Creek through three new pipe outfalls.

Key Issues

  • Will the project cause significant adverse environmental effects?
  • How will construction affect Truro Creek and local drainage?
  • Are the erosion control measures adequate?

How to Participate

  1. Review the project description to understand what's being proposed, including the road extension, utility infrastructure, and environmental considerations.
  2. Submit written comments to permits@waa.ca or by mail to Andrew Curwain, Director of Airport Planning and Infrastructure, at 249-2000 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg MB.

Indigenous Consultation

This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.