The Honourable Bernard Davis has announced the following event in relation to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of Environmental Protection Act.
Register an Undertaking
Exploits River Geodesic Domes (Reg. 2189)
Proponent: Red Indian Adventures Ltd.
The proposal is to construct four dome accommodation units in geodesic domes to expand its existing tourism business near the Exploits River. It is located approximately 20 km west of Grand Falls. The Trans-Canada Highway provides access to the site. The domes will require the clearing of land, installation of concrete foundations, well drilling, and installation of septic systems. Underground connections are required to connect the domes with the existing power lines. Construction is expected to begin in May 2022, and will take between 3-4 months to complete. A description of the project can be found on the Departments web page at www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/projects-listThe undertaking was registered on February 24, 2022; the deadline for public comment is March 31, 2022; and, the ministers decision is due by April 10, 2022.
Learn more
Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Climate Change
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Public comments may be forwarded to: [email protected]
Information about environmental assessment is available at:
www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/
www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/files/GUIDE-TO-THE-PROCESS_Dec2021
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If you wish to submit comments on a project which is currently under environmental assessment, please let the Department know if you do NOT wish for your comments to be shared with the project proponent.
Media contact
Lynn Robinson
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-5449; 691-9466
[email protected]
2022 02 24
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