New Fibre Installation

The project involves the installation of approximately 150 km of aerial fiber optic cable from the Fort McKay point of presence located at latitude 57.17935 and longitude-111.63689, the fibre will be deployed along the local roads of the Fort McKay First Nation. In addition, the fibre will be deployed along Highway 881 through Gregoire Lake 176A and 176. In Janvier, the fibre will be deployed from point of presence located at latitude 55.92592 and longitude -110.7304 throughout the community's local roads.

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Notice of Determination

 

April  22, 2024 - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has determined that the proposed project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

 

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

  • relevant potential environmental effects;
  • comments received from the public; and
  • technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

 

Mitigation and monitoring measures taken into account for this determination included active and adaptive management measures that would be implemented for the protection of the local environment. Based on the consideration of these measures, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

 

Therefore, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 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.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - April 22, 2024
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - March 22, 2024

Contacts

Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada
Hassan Dahrouj, Technical Officer, Connected Canada Branch
235 Queen Street
1st Floor West Tower, CD Howe Building
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5
Email: Get-connected-brachez-vous@ised-isde.gc.ca


Disclaimer

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

    • Project site 1: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Alberta)
    • Project site 2: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Alberta)
    • Project site 3: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Alberta)
    • Project site 4: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2024-03-22

  • Proponent

    TELUS COMMUNICATIONS INCORPORATED

  • Authorities

    • Innovation, Science and Economic Development

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    87429

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...within 200 kilometres
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