Public Notice

Sandy Bay First Nation CFS Prevention Center Temporary Facilities (10 RTMs) – Public Comments Invited

August 29, 2024 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed CFS Prevention Center Temporary Facilities (10 RTMs), located in Sandy Bay First Nation 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. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by September 28, 2024 to:

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Shelly Johnson, Senior Environmental Specialist
200 - 365 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3A3
Telephone: 204-227-3891
Email: shelly.johnson@sac-isc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The purpose of this project is a feasibility study for the construction of a CFS Prevention Center in the community of Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation. This project will include the design and development of temporary and permanent facilities.
Infrastructure: Graded Lots, Drainage, Driveway and Parking Lot Construction, Overhead Power Lines, Water and Sewer Service.
Activities: Clearing and Grubbing, Environmental Site Assessment, Lot Grading and Drainage, Driveway and Parking Lot Construction, Lot Development.
Waste Generation:
Solids - Any solid waste that cannot be reused will be removed to the community landfill or another licensed landfill as appropriate.
Gaseous - During construction, the equipment will emit exhaust gases and particulate matter. Maintaining construction equipment to good working order and running equipment only when necessary will help minimize emissions.
Hazardous Materials - Fuel and/or other substances that may be required on site during construction will be properly labeled and contained to avoid spillage or misuse. Spill kits will be kept on site during construction.
Liquid - Best management practices will be used during construction to prevent erosion and sedimentation in adjacent water bodies.