December 12, 2013
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
The Honourable Joan Shea, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:
Brien’s Pond RV Park
(Reg. 1735)
Proponent: IDAM Holdings Ltd.
The proponent proposes the development of an 85-hectare recreational park with approximately 200 RV sites and 50 camping sites to accommodate recreational vehicles and other campers. The proposed site is to be located at Brien’s Pond, approximately eight kilometres from the Town of Avondale. Phase 1 of the planned construction and facilities also includes an artesian well, dumping station, access road, ancillary roads, comfort station and water, sewer and electrical services to each RV lot. Other facilities will include a registration centre, welcome centre, recreation centre and playgrounds. Expansion of the facilities is expected in Phase 2 of the development of the park. Construction is planned to begin in April 2014.
The undertaking was registered on December 12, 2013; the deadline for public comments is January 16, 2014; and the minister’s decision is due by January 23, 2014.
UNDERTAKING RELEASED:
Harbour Breton Breakwater Construction (Reg. 1524)
Proponent: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbours Branch
The undertaking is released subject to the following conditions:
- Due to potential slope instability in the area of the proposed undertaking, appropriate geotechnical investigations and, if necessary, a mitigation plan, are required before the town issues permits pursuant to the town’s Municipal Plan and Development Regulations and the Municipalities Act to ensure slope stability in the area of the proposed undertaking and up slope.
For further information on the environmental assessment process, please
contact the Director of Environmental Assessment at (709) 729-4211 or
toll-free:
1-800-563-6181 or by mail to:
Director, Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Conservation
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John's, NL A1B 4J6
Environmental assessment information is on the department website at: www.gov.nl.ca/env
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Media contact:
Deborah Thomas
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and Conservation
709-729-2575; 728-8092
DeborahThomas@gov.nl.ca
2013 12 12 3:10 p.m.