Modification and Expansion of Waste Disposal Site in Natuashish, NL– Public Comments Invited

October 6, 2025 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Modification and Expansion of Waste Disposal Site in Natuashish, NL, project 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 November 5, 2025 to:

Indigenous Services Canada – Environment

PO BOX 160

Amherst, NS

B4H 3Z3

paeat-erpat@sac-isc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Waste Disposal Site (WDS) in Natuashish, NL is nearing the end of its life and requires modification and expansion to extend its use at the current location. The project will involve repairing and upgrading existing infrastructure at the WDS and developing a Construction and Demolition Waste Disposal Site.  Activities include, fence repairs, grading of existing WDS to extend vertical use, maintenance of fire breaks and stormwater management. The WDS will also include a lateral extension on the northwest side of approximately 100m by 210 m, which will require grubbing and the extension of the fence and fire breaks.

The non-hazardous waste from construction and demolition will be diverted to a former quarry that will be fenced and set up to receive this waste.  This will also extend the life of the main WDS.