Installation of Septic Field

The project generally includes the repair and upgrades to the existing sewer treatment infrastructure at Cape Spear National Historic Site. This includes:

- A new septic field in the same location as the existing field.

- A new dosing system to control flow into the new field.

- A curb and gutter along the north and east of the existing visitor parking lot to convey waterflow away from the septic field.

- French drain to intercept groundwater flow;

- Raising the field to match the grade of the parking lot;

- Extend ditching to the south and west to improved drainage and repair culvert;

- Cap the septic field with a less permeable soil.

- The existing septic tank and holding tank will remain.

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Latest update

July 22 2026 – Parks Canada issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Parks Canada has issued a notice of determination and decided that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects - July 20, 2020
1 New Project Being Assessed by Parks Canada - Public Comments Invited 6 May to 5 June, 2020 - May 6, 2020

Contacts

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
P.O. Box 1268
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 6M1
Telephone: 709-772-2191
Fax: 709-772-5367
Email: lhncapspear-capespearnhs@pc.gc.ca


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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Cape Spear National Historic Site (Newfoundland and Labrador)

  • Nature of activity

    • Building and Property Development
    • Waste Management

  • Assessment status

    Completed

  • Start date

    2020-05-06

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    80654

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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