Notice of intent to make a determination

Buffalo Berry Culvert Work- Public Comments Invited

August 22, 2022 - Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Buffalo Berry Culvert Work, located on Whitecap IR #94, is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination.

Written comments must be submitted by September 20, 2022 to:

Indigenous Services Canada
SK Region, Environment Unit
1827 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4P 2S9
aadnc.isc-skenv.aandc@canada.ca

The Proposed Project

Removal of existing 300 mm diameter culverts and ditches and replacement with surface drainage using concrete swales and curbing to improve safety and reduce flooding within subdivision on Whitecap Dakota First Nation. Work to be completed in SE 1/4 of Section 1 - Twp 34 - Range - 6 - W3M. Backfilling of ditches with granular material and miscellaneous site grading to facilitate runoff and drainage away from houses. New concrete curing and swales, new culverts and relocation of a 75 mm diameter natural gas main. Lifespan to be approximately 50+ years. No waste is anticipated outside of disposal of existing steel culverts.