Renovate and expand of the Vancott Cottage - Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area

Environment and Climate Change Canada's Canadian Wildlife Service (ECCC-CWS) is proposing to undertake building renovations and expansion to the Vancott Cottage at Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area (PEPNWA). The PEPNWA is located in Milford, Ontario and is federal land managed by ECCC-CWS.

The purpose of the project is to repair deficiencies in the building, address health and safety concerns and to increase the living space to better meet the needs on site. The current building requires extensive repairs to the walls, floors and foundation. The proposed project will utilize the existing footprint (79m2) of the building as well as expand it by 74.6m2

To accommodate the expansion some vegetation, including some trees, will be removed. The building will be stripped to the studs during demolition and new material will be used to replace the walls, floors and roof.  Machinery will be used for the demolition and construction. The existing roads and lawn will be used to transport machinery and materials safely on and off site.

The proposed work will occur from November to March 2025 when disturbance to birds and other wildlife will be minimal. Minor vibration and noise disturbance may occur during this project as a result of moving and transporting building debris and construction materials. Work duration will be minimized to decrease overall disturbance and will be completed by a contractor who can comply with permits, obligations, and requirements of the area.

Exposed soil and excavated material will be re-graded, stabilized and/or re-seeded as needed using suitable native plants, soils, seed mix and seed application to benefit wildlife including species at risk. Appropriate waste disposal containers and methods will be used to reduce risk of spills and contamination. This work will require a Canada Wildlife Act permit, and the Contractor will be required to assess the site for species at risk and stop work if encountered. The Contractor will also be required to do regular inspections and maintenance of vehicles and machinery to ensure they are free of fluid leaks, invasive species, and wildlife.  

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Latest update

December 13, 2024  – The authority 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 Notice of Determination - December 13, 2024
1 Renovate and expand of the Vancott Cottage - Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area - September 6, 2024

Contacts

Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service
John Viengkone, Protected Areas Officer - Ontario
4905 Dufferin St.
Toronto, Ontario M3H 5T4
Telephone: 416-884-5148
Email: john.viengkone@ec.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2024-12-16

  • Proponent

    Canadian Wildlife Service

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    88879

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