Gatineau – March 13, 2024 – The Indigenous Services Canada, Transport Canada and Infrastructure Canada have determined that the proposed Water Treatment Plant is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• Comments received from the public; and
• Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are:

• Erosion and Sediment Controls will be implemented to reduce and control soil erosion and sedimentation runoff to adjacent waterbody;
• Vegetation Clearing will be completed outside of Migratory Bird nesting season (Mid-April to Late August in the region).
• Noise Control Measures including the use of noise muffled devices and restricting construction work to regular working hours, will be implemented to reduce and control temporary construction noise disturbances to receptors near the construction site; and
• Exclusionary fencing will be installed around the work area to prevent species from entering the project site and in advance of reptile nesting season (April 1). Fencing will be designed and installed to follow the Ontario's Reptile and Amphibian Exclusion Fencing to ensure effectiveness and prevent harm to SAR reptiles. 

The authorities are satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the authorities may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.