Public Notice

Launch Ramp Replacement, Matheson Island, Manitoba – Public Comments Invited

April  24, 2026 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada must determine whether the proposed Launch Ramp Replacement, located in Matheson Island, Manitoba is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, Fisheries and Oceans Canada are 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 May 24, 2026 to:

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Small Craft Harbours Branch

Attn: Chris McDermid

501 University Cresent

Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N6

431-335-7530

Chris.McDermid@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

The Proposed Project

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Small Craft Harbours are responsible for maintaining a safe and accessible harbours. Repairs to the launch ramp at the Matheson Island Harbour are required in order to maintain a safe and functioning harbour.

Fisheries and Ocean Canada - Small Craft Harbours are proposing to remove and replace the existing concrete launch ramp with a new concrete launch ramp at the Matheson Island Harbour site. The existing structure is deteriorating and damaged. The new ramp will include a base rock apron, and new concrete pads which will extend slightly further into the water and upland from the existing footprint. The project will involve upland and in-water work.

The contractor will use a combination of heavy equipment (likely an excavator, dump trucks and skid steer) to complete the proposed work.