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March 21, 1997
(Environment and Labour)

Environment and Labour Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. In the case of documents received or approved, copies may be obtained by contacting the regional office of the Department of Environment and Labour or by calling toll-free 1-800-563-6181. Comments on submitted documents are invited from the public, addressed in writing to the minister, and are welcome prior to the deadline date following each item.

  • NEW UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:

    Twillingate Winery
    Proponent: WEIL Winery

The proponent proposes to construct and operate a winery at Twillingate in the existing Islands Training Centre building formerly known as Durrells Academy. During the first year of operation, the winery will brew and bottle 120,000 bottles (20,000 gallons) of wine. Production is anticipated to double in five years. The undertaking will be a year round operation and will consist of a winery with primary and secondary fermentation areas, a tasting room, offices and a bottling area. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin this spring. The proposal was registered on March 19, 1997 and the minister's decision is due on May 2, 1997. Public comments are due by April 18, 1997.

  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED:

    Port Harmon Cogeneration Project
    Proponent: Abitibi - Price Inc.

The proponent has submitted an addendum to the registration document describing a new gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator as an alternative to two package boilers originally proposed. The addendum is available for public review. The minister's decision is due April 11, 1997.

A guide to the Environmental Assessment Process is available from the Department of Environment and Labour. The minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Director of Environmental Assessment at (709) 729-2562 or toll-free: 1-800-563-6181 or by mail to:

  • Director, Environmental Assessment Division
    Department of Environment and Labour
    West Block, Confederation Building
    P.O. Box 8700
    St. John's, NF
    A1B 4J6

Environmental Assessment News Releases are on the Internet //www.gov.nl.ca/envlab/env_news.htm

1997 03 21 10:35 a.m.

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