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National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to replace five aging culverts on roads at the Meaford military training centre in Ontario. The work involves removing old drainage structures, installing new ones with erosion protection, and restoring the...
Why This Matters: This is routine infrastructure maintenance on a military base. Unless you live near Meaford or work at the training centre, this won't affect your daily life. Local residents might notice construction activity.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Nova Scotia Power wants to replace a small steel wharf with a larger timber pile wharf at their Point Tupper Marine Terminal. The new wharf would be about five times bigger than the existing one. Construction involves driving 15 timber piles into...
Why This Matters: Live near Point Tupper? This construction could mean temporary noise from pile driving. The project also adds about 32 square metres of armour stone below the high-water mark, which could affect the local shoreline and marine habitat.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
Heidelberg Materials wants to fix an eroding stretch of shoreline at their Surrey depot on the Fraser River. The work involves removing an old creosote timber wall and eight cottonwood trees, then armouring the bank with rock. Eight cedar root wads...
Why This Matters: Live near the Fraser River in Surrey? This project could affect local fish habitat and shoreline access. The removal of creosote-treated wood is actually a positive—that stuff is toxic. But losing eight mature trees changes the riverbank.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Birch Narrows First Nation wants to build a waste transfer station about 600 metres south of their community in northern Saskatchewan. The facility would include a maintenance building, recycling storage, hazardous waste containment, and a platform...
Why This Matters: This project would improve waste management for Birch Narrows First Nation community members. Proper waste handling protects local water and land. The construction will disturb about 6.5 hectares of land near the community.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
A lumber company wants a multi-year permit to dredge sediment and wood waste from their waterlot on the Fraser River in Surrey, BC. They'd remove about 4,000 cubic metres of material each year and dump it at an approved ocean disposal site. The area...
Why This Matters: Live near the Fraser River in Surrey? This dredging operation could affect local water quality and marine life. The dredged material gets dumped at sea, which some residents may have concerns about. It's routine maintenance, but multi-year permits mean less oversight.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to install a septic field at the North Rustico beach washroom building. Right now, the holding tank needs pumping twice a week during peak season—that's eating up staff time. The new system would disperse wastewater into a grassed...
Why This Matters: Visit North Rustico beach? This project aims to keep the washrooms running smoothly without constant maintenance disruptions. The work involves heavy machinery and an archaeological dig beforehand, so expect some temporary changes to the area.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Closed
National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission needs to replace a leaky cedar shingle roof on a residence in Gatineau Park. The project may require a Species at Risk Act permit, which would trigger a joint environmental assessment. No trees need to be cut and no...
Why This Matters: This is a routine maintenance project on a single building in Gatineau Park. Unless you live nearby or use this specific residence, it won't affect your daily life. The Species at Risk review ensures any protected wildlife in the area is considered.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
Saam Towage Canada wants to replace one old pile with four new steel piles at their tug boat dock in Vancouver. The work supports a larger dock replacement project at 2215 Commissioner Street. The existing dock structure has reached the end of its...
Why This Matters: This is a routine industrial maintenance project at a commercial tug boat facility. Unless you work at or near the Vancouver port, this won't affect your daily life. Nearby workers may notice a few weeks of construction activity.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is cleaning up an old wastewater treatment plant on Bunibonibee Cree Nation land near Oxford Lake, Manitoba. The project involves demolishing the old building, removing underground tanks and pipes, and pulling water intake...
Why This Matters: Live in Bunibonibee Cree Nation? This cleanup happens just 40 metres from a residential triplex. Residents may need to temporarily move during construction. The work also affects Oxford Lake, where water intakes and outfall lines will be removed.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
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...
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.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to build a 7,500 m² training site at CFB Edmonton where soldiers can practice building temporary bridges. The site would include reinforced earth berms with gaps of different widths (15m, 20m, 30m) that...
Why This Matters: Live near CFB Edmonton? Heavy military vehicles will be operating at this new training site. The construction is close to a wetland, so there could be environmental impacts to watch. If you care about how military bases use land in Alberta, this is your chance to weigh in.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
A construction company wants to clear about 4,700 square metres of vegetation and build a gravel access road on an existing berm near the Fraser River in Surrey. The 130-metre road would help trucks reach their barge without clogging up Dock Road...
Why This Matters: Live near Timberland Road or Dock Road in Surrey? This project could reduce truck traffic on your street. But it also means clearing trees and vegetation along the Fraser River. Construction would last about 6 months during regular work hours.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to finish removing an old swing bridge on the Trent-Severn Waterway near Bolsover, Ontario. The bridge deck is already gone, but underwater supports remain. The plan is to remove these remnants and restore the site to a natural...
Why This Matters: Live near Bolsover or use the Trent-Severn Waterway? This affects your local landscape. The old bridge remnants pose safety risks and are degrading the environment. Boaters and nearby residents may notice changes during and after the work.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
A lumber company wants to fix a failing riverbank wall at their Delta facility. The project involves driving steel piles into the riverbed and filling the gap between old and new walls. Work would happen from a barge, with some nighttime welding...
Why This Matters: Live near the Fraser River in Delta? This construction could mean noise from pile driving during the day and welding at night. The work affects the riverbank near Carlisle Road.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
DP World wants to tear down a storage shed at their Surrey port terminal. The 6,700 square metre building would be replaced with outdoor storage space for steel and other bulk goods. The company says this will make the terminal more efficient.
Why This Matters: Live or work near the Fraser Surrey port? Demolition means four months of noise and dust. The new outdoor storage area will change how the terminal looks and operates.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Vancouver Airport Authority (Federal)
Vancouver Airport wants to fix corroding steel supports for runway approach lights. The work involves scraping rust, applying new coatings, and wrapping the piles. Some digging around the base of each pile will happen, but sediments get replaced the...
Why This Matters: This is routine airport maintenance with minimal public impact. If you live near Sea Island or care about the Fraser River estuary, the sediment disturbance might interest you. For most people, this just keeps runway lights working safely.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation