Public Notice
Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project — Public Comments Invited

March 14, 2018 – The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has commenced a federal environmental assessment for the proposed Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project, located in the Interlake region of Manitoba.

The Agency invites the public and Indigenous groups to comment on which aspects of the environment may be affected by this project and what should be examined during the environmental assessment, as detailed in the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Guidelines.

All comments received will be considered public. Written comments in either official language must be submitted by April 15, 2018 to:

Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Canada Place
9700 Jasper Avenue, Suite 1145
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3
Telephone: 780-495-2037
Email: CEAA.LakeManitoba-LacManitoba.ACEE@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

Map depicting the location of the project, as described in the current document.

To view the draft EIS Guidelines or for more information on the project, visit the Agency's website at canada.ca/ceaa (Registry reference number 80148). Copies of the draft EIS Guidelines are available upon request and are also available for viewing at the following locations:

  • Rural Municipality of Grahamdale
    23 Government Road
    Moosehorn, Manitoba
  • Millenium Library
    251 Donald Street
    Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Evergreen Regional Library - Arborg
    292 Main Street
    Arborg, Manitoba

For more information on the Agency's privacy policies, consult the Privacy Notice on its website at canada.ca/ceaa.

The Proposed Project

Manitoba Infrastructure is proposing the construction and operation of a new permanent flood control management system located in Manitoba. As proposed, the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Marting Outlet Channels Project would consist of two new diversion channels each approximately 23 kilometres long: the first running northwards from Watchorn Bay on Lake Manitoba, to Birch Bay on Lake St. Martin (Lake Manitoba Outlet Channel), and a second running northeast from Lake St. Martin to Lake Winnipeg, south of Willow Point (Lake St. Martin Outlet Channel). The project would also include the construction of two combined bridge and water control structures, a 24-kilovolt distribution line, and the re-alignment and/or construction of provincial highways, municipal roads and three bridge structures.

Document Reference Number: 8

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